Greed is driving oceans toward collapse.
Stories & Blogs UNJun 10, 2025(Story )The ocean is under siege – and greed is to blame. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged world leaders and grassroots groups to confront the powerful interests driving marine destruction, from illegal fishing and plastic pollution to the a
Sudan emergency: We need more help to prevent famine, says WFP.
Stories & Blogs UNJun 10, 2025(Story )The very real risk of famine continues to stalk Sudan’s communities impacted by war, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said.
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).
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the Strategic Roundtable: Data and Sustainable Financing: Twin Foundations to Accelerate UHC.
Stories & Blogs WHOMay 21, 2025(Speech )Data and health financing are both fundamental components of that work, as two of the classic “building blocks” of health systems.
How to manage the economic trade-offs of public procurement policies in developing economies.
Stories & Blogs World BankMay 20, 2025(Story )Procurement policies can help targeted firms and potentially address market failures, but their effectiveness depends on the specific context.
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.
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.
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