Addis Ababa, 24 March 2025 (ECA) - Instant payment systems and building digital inclusivity in Africa has cost and efficiency benefits but many issues still need to be tackled to build trust among ...

Seven years after the signing of the AfCFTA and as countries grapple with creating jobs for Africa’s youth bulge, ECA asked thought leaders to offer their perspectives on jobs and value chains. Pamela ...

Africa stands at a critical juncture in its development, with immense potential driven by a youthful population, rich natural resources, and expanding consumer markets. However, while economic growth ...

Addis-Abeba, le 19 mars 2025 (CEA) - La mise en œuvre de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf) n’est pas un évènement ponctuel, mais un processus global et continu qui exige une ...

The objective of this section is to strengthen the capacity of member States to design, implement and monitor policies to promote sustainable urbanization that drives inclusive economic growth and ...

In her brief to the Group, Deputy Exec Secretary @HananMorsy14 highlighted the pressing challenges faced by Africa: ODA cuts, negative net financial flows, high debt ...

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the 57th Session of our Conference of Ministers under the critical theme of “Advancing the implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African ...

Addis Ababa, 18 March 2025 (ECA) - The African Continental Free Trade Area is “Africa’s master plan for economic renewal,” ECA Executive Secretary Claver Gatete said at the 2025 Conference of African ...

OIBC4 focuses on fostering climate action and resilience including loss and damage adaptation, food systems & food security. The Co-convenors of this coalition (UNEP ...

Addis Ababa, 17 March 2025 (ECA) - Africa stands at a critical juncture in its development, with immense potential driven by a youthful population, rich natural resources, and expanding consumer ...

Addis Ababa, 18 March 2025 (ECA) - The 57th session of the Economic Commission for Africa’s Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development ended with a rousing call from ...

Addis Ababa, 17 March 2025 (ECA) - The projected market size of 1.3 billion for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) should be protected from becoming a marketplace for other business ...