🚨 Registration for the 2024 African Economic Conference (AEC 2024) is now open! 🚨 📅 Join us in Gaborone, Botswana, from 23-25 November 2024 for the African Economic Conference (AEC), jointly organized by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the UN Development Programme (UNDP). 🔑 Theme: Securing Africa’s Economic Future Amidst Rising Uncertainty This year’s theme highlights opportunities for Africa amidst a shifting global landscape, focusing on four key pillars: 1️⃣ Impacts of global, regional, and national uncertainty on Africa’s development 2️⃣ African strategies to build resilience to emerging shocks 3️⃣ Innovative financing for development in uncertain times 4️⃣ The role of technology in promoting predictability and resilience 📍 Why Attend? The AEC 2024 will review Africa’s experience with recent shocks—such as the COVID-19 pandemic and political instability—and identify strategies to build resilient development pathways. The conference also provides a platform for academics and young researchers to present solutions on how to strengthen Africa’s resilience and meet the SDGs and AU’s Agenda 2063. Register now to be part of these critical discussions! In-person participation 👉 https://lnkd.in/efPWRGbE Online participation 👉 https://lnkd.in/ez_23VNK Media Registration 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNX_QSFz #AEC2024 #AfricaDevelopment #EconomicResilience #Agenda2063 #SDGs
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We deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.
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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. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges. ECA’s strength derives from its role as the only UN agency mandated to operate at the regional and subregional levels to harness resources and bring them to bear on Africa's priorities. To enhance its impact, ECA places a special focus on collecting up to date and original regional statistics in order to ground its policy research and advocacy on clear objective evidence; promoting policy consensus; providing meaningful capacity development; and providing advisory services in key thematic fields. ECA also provides technical advisory services to African governments, intergovernmental organizations and institutions. In addition, it formulates and promotes development assistance programmes and acts as the executing agency for relevant operational projects. ECA is headed by an Executive Secretary, who is assisted by two Deputy Executive Secretaries. Its work programme is supported by two pillars: knowledge generation and knowledge delivery. There are five substantive divisions responsible for policy research: Macroeconomic Policy, Regional Integration & Trade, Social Policy Development, Special Initiatives, and the African Centre for Statistics. The Capacity Development Division, IDEP (ECA’s training arm), the Division of Administration and ECA’s Subregional Offices in Rabat, Niamey, Yaounde, Kigali and Lusaka comprise the knowledge delivery pillar.
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The Inauguration of Africa Hall celebrates the festive reopening of this historic building. Following extensive renovations, Africa Hall now stands as a modernized yet historically preserved site, reflecting its continued significance in pan-African and global diplomacy, in light of its history as the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) birthplace. 📅 21 October 2024 #Watchlive 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebiBDHRy #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia #Africa #AfricaHall #africaunites #haileselassie
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🌍 Did you know? 🌍 Africa Hall has been the permanent headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) since 1961! 🏛️ Inaugurated in 1961, this historic building became the birthplace of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which later evolved into today's African Union (AU). ✨ Built and donated by Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, and designed by Italian architect Arturo Mezzedimi, Africa Hall holds the distinction of being the first United Nations venue in Africa. The building has recently undergone extensive renovations, preserving its legacy while meeting modern international standards. The reopening on 21 October 2024 will be a momentous celebration of Africa Hall's rejuvenation! 🎉 antonio baio #AfricaHall #HaileSelassie #UNECA #AfricanUnion #HistoricLandmark #Africa #Ethiopia #UnitedNations #Renovation #History #architecture #architect
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🌍 Inauguration of Africa Hall: A Historic Venue for Africa's Unity and Diplomacy 🌍 The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will soon be hosting the grand reopening of Africa Hall, a symbol of the continent's remarkable journey towards unity and peace. This iconic venue, which witnessed the signing of the Charter of the Organization of African Unity in 1963, has undergone extensive renovations mandated by the UN General Assembly to preserve its heritage while bringing it into the modern era. The newly renovated Africa Hall is not only a state-of-the-art conference center but also a key tourism destination, showcasing Africa's rich history, Pan-Africanism, and cultural diversity through curated artworks. 📅 Event Dates: 21–24 October 2024 📍 Location: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Africa Hall, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia This event marks a monumental moment in Africa's diplomatic and cultural landscape. #AfricaHall #PanAfricanism #Diplomacy #Unity #CulturalHeritage #EconomicCommissionforAfrica #UN #Africa #HaileSelassie #AfricanUnity #culturalheritage
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African countries, including #Ghana and #Kenya, are turning #migration commitments into action. Here is how ⤵ Catalina Devandas
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"Honored to lead the ECA delegation to attend the consultative meeting organized by DIRCO South Africa and African Union - Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, Minerals (ETTIM) on G20. I highly commend H.E. Zane Dangor and H.E. Ambassador Albert Muchanga for putting forward a platform to engage partners." - Hanan Morsy, Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. As South Africa prepares to take the G20 presidency, ECA is ready to support South Africa and the African Union, for the priority areas, in particular IFA reform, just energy transition, critical minerals, and climate actions. #G20 #IFA
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Deputy Executive Secretary, Hanan Morsy, had a great meeting with United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa, Nelson Muffuh, in Pretoria to discuss on UN's support to South Africa as the country prepares to chair #G20 next year. Eunice G. Kamwendo #SouthAfrica
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Africa Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) and the Sub Regional Office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce, Trade &Industry (MCTI), of Zambia kicked off a validation workshop from 8-9th October 2024 in Lusaka to present &discuss the draft Green Supplement to the Strategy for the Implementation of the AfCFTA in Zambia. Speaking at the launch of the validation workshop, Mr. Simmy Chapula, Director of Coordination and Delivery, in his remarks made on behalf of Ms Lilian S. Bwalya, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), noted that the objective of the workshop was to validate the green supplement which is designed to develop value chains in key sectors in a sustainable and climate-resilient manner. He indicated that the sectors were vital to Zambia’s export strategy under the AfCFTA and greening them was crucial for their competitiveness and long-term growth. Mr. Chapula further said that Zambia would explore innovative solutions from sustainable farming practices to eco-friendly manufacturing and the use of renewable energy that can help reduce the carbon footprint & build resilience against climate change.He lauded the cooperating partners, including the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, for their continued support in advancing initiatives aimed at enhancing value chains and open new markets within Africa. On his part, Mr. Mzwanele Mfunwa, Economic Affairs Officer, in remarks made on behalf of Ms. Eunice G. Kamwendo, Director of the ECA Sub Regional Office for Southern Africa, stated that the building of green value chains in the context of the ACFTA would be an important part of a forward looking and sustainable trade and industrial strategy for Zambia to deepen its gains from regional and international trade. He noted that the AfCFTA offers Zambia an unprecedented opportunity to diversify its trade, build resilient industries, and boost economic growth. He further noted that to fully realize these benefits, it was critical that trade was inclusive and environmentally sustainable. As such, the workshop provided a platform for stakeholders to share their insights and validate the Draft Green Supplement to Zambia’s National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy. In addition, he observed that Zambia’s agriculture and forestry sectors, particularly the cotton and wood value chains, can play a crucial role in driving economic growth & reducing poverty. This workshop is part of a project that UNECA, in collaboration with the UNCTAD,has been implementing, funded by DANIDA to identify green value chain opportunities &climate adaptation needs across 19 African countries and 5 regions, including Zambia. The findings would be incorporated into the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategies as Green Supplements, aligning with Zambia’s national priorities & the UN’s efforts to promote sustainable development. Bineswaree Bolaky
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Cover Story by Claver Gatete -We need to accelerate development at breakneck speed – Guest Editor - https://lnkd.in/eWBacKka
New African - September/October 2024
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New African – UNGA Special Issue Guest edited by Claver Gatete – Executive Secretary of ECA https://lnkd.in/e3cYbJuc
🌍 UN General Assembly 2024: Is Africa on Track? In our Special Edition of New African magazine, guest-edited by Claver Gatete, we explore Africa’s progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Inside: Key achievements Challenges ahead Insights for accelerating development Don’t miss this vital discussion! Click to read more! 👉 Read here: https://ow.ly/USvY50TveFh #UNGA2024 #Africa2030 #NewAfrican
New African - September/October 2024
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