For AfCFTA to be transformative, Central Africa adopts a framework to optimize inclusive regional value chains
Stories & Blogs ECAJul 19, 2024(Story )“The achievement of sustainable development goals, in particular the fifth on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, depends on the ability of women to seize the opportunity offered by AfCFTA…” stated Prof Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, C
As Africa’s Population Crosses 1.5 Billion, The Demographic Window Is Opening; Getting The Dividend Requires More Time And Stronger Effort
Stories & Blogs ECAJul 12, 2024(Story )On the World Population Day 2024, the United Nations’ Population Division released the 28th edition of official World Population Prospects (WPP) and forecast.
Media Briefing on Ghana’s efforts to improve credit ratings and access to funding.
Stories & Blogs ECAJul 09, 2024(Story )Credit ratings provide an essential measure of relative credit risk, facilitating the efficient issuance and purchase of bonds and other debt instrument.
The Government of Guinea, Alteo Group, and UNIDO join forces to accelerate skills development in the bauxite and alumina industry.
Stories & Blogs UNIDOJul 08, 2024(News )The Guinean government, the French group ALTEO Alumina and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have signed a public-private development partnership (PPDP).
Experts Converge in Douala to review the 11th draft edition of the flagship report on Assessing Regional Integration in Africa
Stories & Blogs ECAJun 20, 2024(Story )The report examines the conditions necessary for the establishment of a continental customs union and common market as envisaged in the Abuja Treaty and the AfCFTA Agreement.
Zambia reviews and validates the draft Report of the implementation of Zambia’s National Industrial Policy
Stories & Blogs ECAJun 20, 2024(Story )The support to Zambia is part of technical assistance towards accelerating industrialization in Southern Africa under the United Nations Development Account 12th Tranche-funded project.
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Hosts Expert Group Meeting to Review Progress on Boosting Intra-African Trade
Stories & Blogs ECAJun 19, 2024(Story )The meeting aims to evaluate and enhance the implementation of the Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT) Action Plan, ensuring that it aligns with the transformative goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Despite challenges, Southern Africa has improved financial inclusion with adoption of digital financial services
Stories & Blogs ECAJun 18, 2024(Story )Countries in Southern Africa performed well on their financial inclusion, between 2011 and 2021, thanks to their rapid adoption of digital financial services including mobile money. This is according to financial experts at a webinar on the African Financ
Empowering Ghana’s Economic Potential through Cluster Development
Stories & Blogs UNIDOJun 18, 2024(News )The 3rd International Ghana Cluster Conference was held as part of the WACOMP Ghana project led by UNIDO in collaboration with the Ghanaian Ministry of Trade and Industry and funded by the European Union.
UNIDO publishes the Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2024
Stories & Blogs UNIDOJun 18, 2024(News )UNIDO’s new flagship publication shows the transformative potential of modern industrial policies to offer novel solutions to current global challenges