United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

West Africa to host 28th ICSOE session focused on digital technology and domestic resource mobilization

The session provides a platform for senior government officials to engage in actionable solutions for enhancing domestic resource mobilisation in West Africa. By sharing lessons learned and exploring ...
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

ECA, diplomats champion protection of indigenous languages on International Translation Day

Addis Ababa, 30 September 2025 (ECA) – The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) joined the diplomatic community, multilingualism partners, and the UN family to celebrate International Translation Day ...
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

African Cities Pioneer Innovative Financing to Unlock Urban Potential

The initiative, driven by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with UN-Habitat and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), is helping municipalities expand their ...
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Lesotho Hosts National Workshop to Strengthen the Migration-Development Nexus in Africa

The Government of Lesotho, in partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Subregional Offices for North Africa (SRO-NA) and Southern Africa (SRO-SA), today launched a ...
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

ECA at UNGA80: Africa at the heart of a new era for multilateralism

New York, 29 September 2025 (ECA) – As the United Nations marks its 80th General Assembly, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) joined world leaders in reaffirming the UN’s founding vision: a ...
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Eastern Africa defies global trade headwinds with resilient export growth

Eastern African exports are demonstrating remarkable resilience amid global trade turbulence, defying expectations of decline following sweeping US tariffs and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

AU-STC: Bridging Africa’s health financing gap in a changing geo-economic context

First, sharp cuts in Official Development Assistance have had a tremendous impact, particularly on the health sector. Between 2021 and 2025, ODA for Africa’s health declined by almost 70% [1].
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

UNGA 80: Second G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

That means investing in sustainable infrastructure, green energy and regional value chains that generate jobs and prosperity for Africa’s youth. Excellencies, the G20 represents 85% of global GDP.
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Leveraging climate finance for decent jobs in Africa challenges and opportunities (Webinar)

Rabat, 29 September 2025 (ECA) - The ECA Office for North Africa will hold on Wednesday 1st October a webinar under the theme: Leveraging climate finance for decent jobs in Africa challenges and ...
Commission économique pour l'Afrique des Nations Unies

La 28e session du CIHFE, dédiée au numérique et à la mobilisation des ressources internes, se tiendra sous l’égide de l’Afrique de l’Ouest

Niamey, Niger, le 3 octobre 2025 (CEA) – Le Bureau Sous-régional pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest de la Commission Économique des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique (CEA) organisera, les 5 et 6 novembre 2025, la v ...
Commission économique pour l'Afrique des Nations Unies

CIE 2025 : Les Ambassadeurs d’Afrique centrale appellent à un renforcement de la collaboration avec la CEA

Yaoundé, 26 septembre 2025 (CEA) – Le Bureau sous-régional pour l’Afrique centrale de la Commission économique des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique (CEA) a tenu à Yaoundé un briefing stratégique de haut n ...