Experts call for inclusive growth and decent work under AfCFTA
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 15, 2025(Story )On the margins of the 57th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), policymakers, business leaders, and development partners gathered to discuss how African businesses can successfully trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFT
Sub-regional development banks urged to scale up financing to accelerate Africa’s development
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 15, 2025(Story )The role of sub-regional multilateral development banks (MDBs) in advancing Africa’s development objectives took center stage during a high-level panel discussion held on the sidelines of the Fifty-Seventh Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (EC
Global trade in 2025: Resilience under pressure
Stories & Blogs UNCTADMar 14, 2025(News )As trade uncertainty grows, global cooperation and balanced policies will be key to preventing economic fragmentation and safeguarding long-term growth.
In Addis Ababa, experts review the state of economic and social development in Africa and progress towards regional integration.
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 12, 2025(Story )The theme of this year’s Conference of Ministers is “Advancing the implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area: proposing transformative strategic actions”.
Opening remarks by Mr. Antonio Pedro at the committee of experts of the 2025 conference of African ministers of finance, planning and economic development.
Stories & Blogs ECAMar 12, 2025(Story )“A prosperous Africa is a market for businesses all over the world. We must strengthen the fundamentals to make this happen.”
Breaking Barriers: Powering Financial Inclusion in Africa with AI
Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 28, 2025(Story )“What excites me about working in a fintech startup is the opportunity to challenge the status quo. At Periculum, I get to build solutions that empower businesses and create real economic opportunities—and that’s what keeps me going every day," Oluwaseun
BEV: ECA and its partners raise awareness among DRC experts and decision-makers for the development of a green and inclusive mining value chain
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 18, 2025(Story )an extension of ECA’s support to the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the development of a regional value chain for batteries and electric vehicles.
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)
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.