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WEBRegional integration and trade. Focuses on the central role of achieving effective regional cooperation and economic integration among member States by supporting efforts to deepen regional markets, boost intra-African trade and global trade, accelerate industrialization and tackle the challenges of structural transformation. Read more.
Economic Report on Africa 2021 - United Nations Economic …
WEBMay 12, 2022 · Addressing poverty and vulnerability in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic” is the theme of the 2021 Economic Report on Africa. The report provides a perspective of the causes and consequences of increased poverty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as from other shocks such as an oil price collapse, within a vulnerability–poverty–resilience framework, providing national
Economic Report on Africa 2024
WEB24 April, 2024. Download Full Publication. Amid the fragmented and conflict-prone world, Africa faces many economic, social, and environmental challenges. They are unprecedented in scale, complexity, and interconnectedness, and they impede Africa’s attaining the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development …
Overview - United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
WEBFrom ideas to actions for a better Africa. Who we are: Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN's five regional commissions, ECA's mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development.
Call for the 2024-2025 Fellowship for Young African Professionals
WEBAddis Ababa, 26 July 2024 (ECA) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has announced the opening for applications for the "ECA Fellowships for Young African Professionals."The program aims to engage young Africans in skill and capacity development for Africa's social dimensions.
2024 publications catalogue - United Nations Economic …
WEBThe 2024 edition of the ECA Publications Catalogue features reports and studies that will be made available over the course of the year. The publications featured in the Catalogue are organized into the following five color-coded categories. These are ECA flagship publication, special thematic publications, thematic headline publications, geographic headline publications,
Executive Secretary - United Nations Economic Commission for …
WEBAug 17, 2024 · Mr. Claver Gatete. Prior to his appointment as Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the ECA, Mr. Gatete was the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Rwanda to the United Nations in New York. A seasoned economist, he brings to the position extensive strategic …
Economic Report on Africa 2020 - United Nations Economic …
WEBDec 15, 2020 · The cost to achieve the SDGs by 2030 in Africa is estimated at about $1.3 trillion a year, according to the United Nations. It will increase dramatically due to population growth projected at 45 per cent over 2020–2030—a dynamic that could seriously undermine the efforts to end extreme poverty and inequality, tackle climate change and build resilient infrastructure in Africa.
Stories - United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
WEB6 days ago · Addis Ababa. Statement. Opening Remarks delivered by Stephen Karingi on behalf of Mr. Claver Gatete, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the ECA at the African Urban Summit 2024. 4 September, 2024. Addis Ababa. ECA Press release. The Future of African Cities: Stakeholders Seek Sustainable Urban Development Pathways.
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) - United Nations …
WEBNationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) In the run-up to the COP21, parties to the UNFCCC conceived Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) as a means for countries to communicate the steps they will take to address climate change. INDCs reflected the level of ambition by each country in reducing emissions, taking into account its national circumstances and capabilities.
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