Implementation technicalities of international carbon trade largely unresolved at the 2024 Bonn Climate Change Conference
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )As interest in carbon markets in Africa continue to rise, the sixtieth session of the subsidiary bodies (SB60) of the UNFCCC failed to reach agreement on all technicalities related to the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, demonstrating t
Despite challenges, Southern Africa has improved financial inclusion with adoption of digital financial services
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Countries in Southern Africa performed well on their financial inclusion, between 2011 and 2021, thanks to their rapid adoption of digital financial services including mobile money. This is according to financial experts at a webinar on the African Financ
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Hosts Expert Group Meeting to Review Progress on Boosting Intra-African Trade
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The meeting aims to evaluate and enhance the implementation of the Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT) Action Plan, ensuring that it aligns with the transformative goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Zambia reviews and validates the draft Report of the implementation of Zambia’s National Industrial Policy
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The support to Zambia is part of technical assistance towards accelerating industrialization in Southern Africa under the United Nations Development Account 12th Tranche-funded project.
Experts Converge in Douala to review the 11th draft edition of the flagship report on Assessing Regional Integration in Africa
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The report examines the conditions necessary for the establishment of a continental customs union and common market as envisaged in the Abuja Treaty and the AfCFTA Agreement.
AFCFTA: Towards the establishment of a framework for sharing best practices for the implementation of the AfCFTA in West and North Africa
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )A mutual capitalization workshop on regional experiences in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in West and North Africa.
Strong calls for innovative financing and reform of the international financial system to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )urgent action is needed to increase capital flows into developing countries, particularly in Africa to make the SDGs stimulus a reality. Said Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General
Development planning is a key transformative tool to strengthen resilience and sustainable development in Africa
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )African countries should effectively deploy development planning as a transformative tool to strengthen resilience and sustainable development in an era of unrelenting crises,
Carbon tax on fossils fuels, marine and aviation transport could generate additional development financing for Africa
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )A carbon taxation regime covering carbon tax on fossil fuel, maritime transport, and aviation could generate additional funds to support the Africa energy transition, says Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of ECA
ECA urges African countries to adopt technological solutions to monitor their development strategies
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )To bolster national planning activities, policymakers have been urged to embrace digital tools to foster greater transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness.