COP29 climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge, Guterres calls deal a ‘base to build on’
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 23, 2024(News )Rich nations pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to the global fight against climate change as UN climate talks came to a contentious end early Sunday morning in Baku.
ECA must continue to support our countries in facing AfCFTA implementation challenges (outgoing ICSOE chair)
Stories & Blogs ECANov 20, 2024(Story )The offices for North and West Africa of the UN Economic Commission for Africa launched Tuesday the 39th and 27th sessions of the Intergovernmental Committees of Senior Officials and Experts for North Africa and West Africa (ICSOE).
Africa’s agenda at COP29 November 20, 2024
Stories & Blogs ECANov 20, 2024(Story )The African Group of Negotiators and leaders came to COP29 with a bold call for equitable climate finance, stronger global partnerships, and urgent action to address the climate crisis.
Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative.
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 05, 2024(Story )In a historic health milestone, Sudan has launched its first malaria vaccination campaign amid 18 months of civil conflict, aiming to protect thousands of children from the deadly disease.
COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted.
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 03, 2024(Story )The world’s largest biodiversity summit, known as COP16, concluded this weekend in Colombia, with several landmark decisions, including first ever agreements on nature’s genetic data and on recognizing people of Africa descent and Indigenous Peoples as ke
Robust statistical systems are key to economic development and social progress, says Outgoing Statistician Oliver Chinganya
Stories & Blogs ECANov 02, 2024(Story )Reliable data and statistics are necessary for informed decision-making if Africa is to achieve sustainable development, said Oliver Chinganya.
ECA's Gatete Urges African Leaders to Strengthen Regional Value Chains for Economic Integration
Stories & Blogs ECAOct 31, 2024(Story )African leaders have been called to strengthen regional value chains as part of a concerted effort to drive economic integration and reshape the continent's economic prospects.
Inaugurating Renovated Hall, Secretary-General Calls to ‘Renew Pledge to Work for People of Africa’
Stories & Blogs ECAOct 22, 2024(News )UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the inauguration of the renovated Africa Hall, in Addis Ababa on Monday 21 October 2024. It is an enormous pleasure to join all of you for this moment of history — in this house of history. I thank all o
ECA Releases Report to Propel Africa’s Progress Towards Agenda 2030 and 2063 Goals
Stories & Blogs ECAOct 22, 2024(Report )A report, "Towards Africa's Prosperity: Creating Conditions for Socially Inclusive, Environmentally Sustainable and Well-Governed Continent”, to assist African countries to accelerate and ensure the successful implementation of Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063
New Africa Sustainable Development Report Shows Critical Importance of Scaled-Up Development Financing
Stories & Blogs ECAJul 16, 2024(Story )UNDP, ECA, and AfDB presented the 2024 Africa Sustainable Development Report (ASDR)