Africa Business Forum 2025 concludes with renewed commitment to driving prosperity through regional value chains.
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 17, 2025(Story )The Africa Business Forum, held at the Economic Commission for Africa’s Africa Hall, concluded with an invigorating discussion on the critical need to activate regional value chains to unlock Africa’s economic potential.
ECA and AfCFTA Secretariat Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance AfCFTA Implementation.
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 17, 2025(Story )The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the AfCFTA Secretariat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in supporting the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Should the failure of the low-income country debt sustainability framework be blamed for the ongoing sovereign debt crisis?
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 13, 2025(Blog )The Low-Income Country Debt Sustainability Framework (LIC-DSF) was introduced in 2005 to assess debt sustainability, set non-concessional borrowing limits and guide aid allocation.
Africa’s vulnerability to global shocks highlights need for stronger regional trade.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADFeb 10, 2025(News )Dependence on commodities, high debt, and weak infrastructure make African economies more vulnerable. Stronger and more diversified trade networks can enhance their resilience and drive growth.
Africa’s $3.4 trillion opportunity: Turning vulnerabilities into resilience.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADFeb 10, 2025(News )Stronger intra-regional trade, strategic investments and bolder economic reforms are crucial to unlocking the vast potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
ECA Examines Impact of Climate Change on Employment in North Africa
Stories & Blogs ECANov 22, 2024(Story )The office for North Africa of the UN Economic Commission for Africa will hold on Monday 25 November 2024, a webinar on “The Challenges and Impact of Climate Change on Employment in North Africa.”
ECA & OECD collaborate for 23rd Plenary on Global Value Chains and Development
Stories & Blogs ECANov 18, 2024(Story )This event will bring together participants from OECD members and partners, policy makers, industry leaders and experts to strategize on emerging policy issues, and drivers of economic transformation
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.
Vulnerability of supply chains exposed as global maritime chokepoints come under pressure
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 22, 2024(News )The latest Review of Maritime transport urges action to strengthen infrastructure and operations, promote low-carbon shipping and combat growing concerns over fraudulent ship registrations.
Africa: Stronger maritime industry drives resilient, sustainable trade
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 22, 2024(News )Africa bears the brunt of the Red Sea shipping crisis, but makes strides in port and vessel performance, trade facilitation and the clean energy transition.