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.
Harnessing data and frontier technologies for Africa’s economic transformation: forthcoming economic report calls for innovation-driven growth to accelerate structural transformation
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 09, 2026(Story )While Africa has achieved steady economic growth in recent years, much of this progress has been driven by factor accumulation, capital and labour, rather than sustained productivity gains
Powering women's economic futures: energy and opportunity in Africa's inclusive industrialization transformation
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 09, 2026(Blog )industrialization transformation 9 March, 2026 [Blog] Powering women's economic futures: energy and opportunity in Africa's inclusive industrialization transformation Share this: By Towela Ngulube and Sosson Tadadjeu In Africa, women play a crucial role
GiveToGain: Promoting women's economic empowerment in Southern Africa
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 09, 2026(Blog )As part of International Women's Day 2026, ECA SRO-SA joins UN Women in supporting the GiveToGain campaign which aligns with this year's global theme: Rights, Justice, Action, For ALL women and girls.
Strengthening parliamentary capacity for AfCFTA implementation in Nigeria
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 05, 2026(Story )“The Role of Lawmakers in the National Implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement and its Associated Protocols in Nigeria.”
Making country branding work for trade: ITC Executive Director on meeting with Prime Minister of Madagascar
Stories & Blogs ITCMar 04, 2026(Speech )"Tourism makes up 10% of the global economy, and it’s a key driver of sustainable economic growth for many developing countries, especially small island developing states."Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, ITC
From data to decisions: strengthening health security in Africa
Stories & Blogs WHO-AfricaMar 03, 2026(News )Across the African region, health threats are increasingly being detected early, bolstering measures to protect communities. To further reinforce health emergency preparedness, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa today launched
Africa Business Forum 2026 calls for bold investments to finance Africa’s future through jobs and innovation
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 19, 2026(Story )The Africa Business Forum 2026 concluded in Addis Ababa, Tuesday with a strong call for long-term, risk-tolerant investment to unlock Africa’s innovation potential and power inclusive, job-rich growth across the continent.
Liberia steps up trade standards: President Boakai commissions new LiSA headquarters and laboratories
Stories & Blogs UNIDOFeb 19, 2026(News )In a significant step towards strengthening Liberia’s enabling business environment and safeguarding public health, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., officially commissioned the newly renovated headquarters and laboratories of the Liberia Standards Auth