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.”
WTO Secretariat hosts first conference on interplay between AI and global trade
Stories & Blogs WTONov 21, 2024(News )The WTO Secretariat hosted a conference titled “How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade” on 21 November to explore the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence (AI) presents for global trade.
Trade in intermediate goods on the rise in Africa
Stories & Blogs WTONov 20, 2024(Blog )Trade in intermediate goods (IGs) is playing an increasing role in Africa's economic development. In recent years, IG exports have risen much faster than imports, leading to a significant reduction in the continent's IG trade deficit.
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.
US gives USD 600,000 to strengthen trade expertise in developing economies and LDCs
Stories & Blogs WTOOct 09, 2024(News )The United States is contributing to finance training programmes aimed at enhancing the skills of government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs).
Trade Policy Review: Malawi
Stories & Blogs WTOOct 09, 2024(News )The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Malawi takes place on 9 and 11 October 2024. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Malawi.
Tariffs on critical minerals and their role in the electric vehicle value chain
Stories & Blogs WTOAug 01, 2024(Blog )The shift towards clean energy technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum as the world seeks to combat climate change.
Industrialization will drive national and regional economic growth and development
Stories & Blogs ECAJul 31, 2024(Story )Industrialization anchors economic growth, industrial development, and facilitates trade creation and special economic zones (SEZs) are a key policy tool in this endeavour.
Finance and foreign ministers call for remaking the international financial system in the interest of developing countries
Stories & Blogs ECAJul 26, 2024(Story )First Preparatory Committee meeting of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development concludes in Addis Ababa with renewed focus on bridging gaps in SDG financing and delivering international financial architecture reform