Statement by Mr. Claver Gatete at the 58th Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Stories & Blogs ECAApr 02, 2026(Story )"Without decisive action, we risk digital marginalization, widening productivity gaps and continued externalization of value from Africa’s economies: Gatete said.
COM 2026: Ministerial dialogue calls for urgent action to boost women’s financial inclusion for Africa’s growth
Stories & Blogs ECAApr 01, 2026(Story )“Inclusion will never be complete without women being part of decision-making. We will not transform our economies by including women in numbers and excluding them from power,”Ms. Nadia Alaoui, Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, said.
MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issues
Stories & Blogs WTOMar 30, 2026(Story )The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded early 30 March with ministers adopting a number of decisions as well as making a commitment to continue work in Geneva on key outstanding issues.
Ahead of COM 2026 ministerial, experts spotlight innovation as driver of Africa’s structural transformation
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 28, 2026(Story )Africa must move faster to harness data and frontier technologies if it is to turn economic growth into structural transformation, the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa for Programme Support, Mama Keita, said
COM 2026: Stakeholders and partners join ECA at high level side events on innovation, inclusion and fiscal transformation ahead of ministerial conference
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 28, 2026(Story )Showcasing concrete pathways to harness data, technology and innovation for Africa’s structural transformation.
14th WTO Ministerial Conference
Stories & Blogs WTOMar 28, 2026(News )Members adopt a pathway to bring E‑Commerce Agreement into force via interim arrangements
Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die before age five
Stories & Blogs WHOMar 18, 2026(News )New UN report on child mortality fully assesses leading causes of under five deaths for first time
Reforming global trade rules key to supporting developing economies
Stories & Blogs UNCTADMar 17, 2026(News )The rules governing global trade are under increasing strain, raising questions about whether the international trading system can continue to support development in an era of geopolitical rivalry and policy uncertainty.
High-level policy dialogue explores how innovation, data, and frontier technologies can accelerate West Africa’s economic transformation
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 13, 2026(Story )The dialogue took place at a critical time when African economies are seeking to accelerate structural transformation and build more resilient and diversified growth models.
SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga Concludes Visit to Tanzania
Stories & Blogs UNOAUMar 12, 2026(News )The discussions focused on recent political developments in the country, including the period following the general elections of 29 October 2025.