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FRADD12/Ageing in Africa: From data gaps to intergenerational action

1 983 VuesAt the 12th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-12), a side event co-hosted by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and HelpAge International highlighted a defining shift: Africa is both the world’s youngest continent and one of the fastest ageing. Population projections consistently point in one direction—rapid growth. The number of people aged 60 and above is expected ... Lire la suite »

World Water Day 2026: Water for Equality

1 652 VuesOn World Water Day, celebrated on March 22, 2026, the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Water Resources Management Centre (WRMC), calls for strengthened mobilization towards more equitable and inclusive water management across the region. Established by the United Nations in 1993, World Water Day highlights the fundamental importance of water for life, health, ... Lire la suite »

The UN and AU collaborate for sustainable development in Africa

4 846 VuesKampala, 7 April 2025 (ECA) – The United Nations and the African Union (AU) are creating synergy in implementing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals for Agenda 2030, described as « Two agendas, One framework. » To cement this initiative, a meeting of major development partners in Africa was held on Monday, April 7, as pre-event of  the ... Lire la suite »

West African women join the 1000 at AfWID to drive solutions

6 441 VuesThe African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) forum  started on a strong note and has gained positive momentum over the past four days, with several prominent women showing their support for the 1,000 women from 55 African countries who have gathered in Johannesburg for this significant event. Ms Phiyega Phiyega, CEO of the Women’s Development Business Trust said she was ... Lire la suite »

TAEF concerned about impunity against journalists in Ghana

4 669 VuesThe African Editors Forum (TAEF) strongly supports the Ghana Journalists Association’s (GJA) ultimatum to Ghanaian authorities to provide a definitive update on the murder investigation of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale by the end of March 2025. TAEF also urges swift action on the brutal assault of journalist Latif Iddrisu, warning that continued inaction undermines press freedom and public trust ... Lire la suite »

ECA Support to African Group of Climate Change Negotiators Crucial to COP29 Outcomes

4 054 VuesBaku Azerbaijan, 11 November 2024 (ECA) – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is once again, accompanying the African Group of Negotiators at the 29th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change – COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024. « Finance will be the focus of COP29. Developing countries urgently need support to accelerate ... Lire la suite »

Africa Holds Second Review Conference of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in Ethiopia

3 384 VuesAddis Ababa, 4 October 2024 – The second Regional Review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 8-10 October 2024. The event will gather government representatives and stakeholders from across Africa to assess the progress made in implementing the Compact since its adoption in 2018. They will ... Lire la suite »

ECA : Africa’s Private Sector Review of the Global Digital Compact

3 266 VuesAddis Ababa, 29 July 2024 (ECA) – A consultation session on the Global Digital Compact (GDC) was hosted virtually by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the Africa Information and Communication Technologies Alliance (AfICTA) for Africa’s Private Sector, aimed at soliciting input and feedback on the GDC Rev.1., published on May 15, 2024. Ms. Sorene Assefa, Digital ... Lire la suite »

ECA: Enhancing transparency in credit rating methodologies

2 644 VuesAccra, Ghana 15 July 2024 (ECA) – In the dynamic landscape of global finance, credit rating has a significant influence on the economic prospects of nations. For African countries, the transparency of credit rating methods is not just a technical issue, but a critical factor for better engagement and communication with rating agencies. Despite the continent’s vast potential and ... Lire la suite »

ECA/Boosting Intra-African Trade & Assessing Regional Integration in Africa: Experts met to take stock & chart the way forward for informed policies

4 536 Vues The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) successfully organised two Expert Group Meetings (EGMs) to assess progress in the implementation of the Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT) framework and its Action Plan and to review the 11th edition of the flagship report on Assessment of Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA-11). The twin events were held in a hybrid ... Lire la suite »

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