Coalition commits to Action Plan to increase private investment mobilization for developing countries by end of 2027.
Stories & Blogs ECAJul 01, 2025(Story )A coalition of governments, international development partners and private sector groups are announcing the development of an Action Plan to increase the mobilization of private sector capital at scale in developing countries.
Progress underway towards a future of energy resilience in Africa.
Stories & Blogs ECAJul 01, 2025(Story )Africa’s quest for accessible, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy is moving from vision to reality.
Tackling Illicit Financial Flows: Africa's Path to Reparatory Justice.
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 31, 2025(Story )“Africa is experiencing significant losses, estimated at around $40 billion annually, due to illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the extractive sector” Antonio Pedro, (ECA).
Experts highlight need to enhance transparency in sovereign credit rating methodologies.
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 20, 2025(Story )African policymakers are stepping up calls for greater transparency and fairness in how global credit rating agencies assess sovereign risk.
WSIS+20 Africa Review in Cotonou backs continued push for inclusive digital development
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 20, 2025(Story )The WSIS+20 Africa Regional Review Meeting, held in Cotonou from 14 to 16 May 2025, concluded by adopting the Cotonou Declaration.
Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania nominated as next director of WHO African Region.
Stories & Blogs WHO – AfricaMay 18, 2025(News )The Special Session by Member States of the WHO African Region to elect the next Regional Director was agreed upon and organized following the sudden and untimely death of Regional Director-elect, Dr Faustine Ndugulile in November 2024.
Experts convene in Washington to advance dialogue on an African-led credit rating ecosystem
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 01, 2025(Story )African institutions and global credit rating agencies reaffirmed their commitment to developing a fair, transparent, and inclusive credit rating ecosystem for Africa.
Mali pioneers novel hybrid vaccine delivery approach to combat malaria.
Stories & Blogs WHO – AfricaApr 25, 2025(News )On World Malaria Day, Mali’s Ministry of Health, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO), launched a first-of-its-kind malaria vaccine delivery approach, aiming to reach children aged 5 to 36 months.
ERA 2025: With effective implementation, the AfCFTA can open alternative markets to sectors affected by the global tariff wars.
Stories & Blogs ECAApr 25, 2025(Story )The AfCFTA is widely recognized as a game changer for Africa’s long-term growth and prosperity.
Uganda’s innovations and value chains take centre stage at ARFSD11 knowledge fair
Stories & Blogs ECAApr 11, 2025(Story )The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) was marked by a vibrant Knowledge Fair and Exhibition jointly organized by the United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes and coordinated by the Knowledge Managemen