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ECA

@ECA_OFFICIAL

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is headquartered in Addis Ababa with offices in Dakar, Kigali, Lusaka, Niamey, Rabat & Yaounde. IDEAS to ACTION.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Joined July 2011

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The Africa Gender and Child Statistics Forum opens today in Yaoundé, Cameroon. From 6–10 July 2026, ECA and its partners are bringing together Africa's statistical community to strengthen data for advancing rights, gender equality, justice, and opportunities for all. #AGCSF2026
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@ECA_OFFICIAL @MFAEgOfficial are holding on 7-9 July a joint capacity building workshop on the #AfCFTA in support to #Egypt ‘s private sector. Register here to attend ↓ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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“The Middle East crisis affects significantly Africa's eco, w/ oil prices soaring over 52% & fertilizer prices skyrocketing by 80%. Many nations face increased costs and food insecurity” - ES @claverGatete, Extraordinary Ministerial Conf of the African Political Alliance (APA).
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“As African leaders meet in Lome (Togo) at the Extra Min Conf to discuss crucial measures to cushion the eco impact of the ongoing crisis, including temporary tax relief/targeted subsidies, collaboration w/ int'l partners (IMF, WB) is crucial for remedial support” – @claverGatete
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Jul 3
“For a sustainable future, Africa must focus on building resilient infrastructures, strengthening regional integration & diversifying energy sources. It is TIME we shift from merely absorbing shocks to reducing our exposure to them” - ES @claverGatete, Extra Min Conf of the APA.
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Jul 3
🌍 The Africa Regional Consultation on #WSIS20 Outcomes Implementation concluded with a call to finalize the Africa 2035 Digital Implementation Roadmap and accelerate action through harmonized reporting, interoperability, AI governance, inclusion, and financing. #GDC
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Jul 2
Amb. of Ghana McArios Akanbeanab Akanbong presented his credentials to ES @claverGatete & exchanged ideas constructively on how @ECA_OFFICIAL can better support Ghana in debt restructuring, infrastructure, mining & governance to build a more resilient nat. amid global challenges.
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Jul 2
Auj., l'Amb. de Madagascar, Auguste R. PARAINA, a présenté ses lettres de créance à @claverGatete ; ils ont eu une discussº constructive sur le renforcemt de la collaboratº ds +ieurs domaines clés : la #ZLECAf, #ÉconomieBleue, la Commissº de l'océan Indien & la sécurité maritime.
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Jul 2
Today, Ambassador of Madagascar Auguste Richard PARAINA presented his credentials to ES @claverGatete and engaged in a constructive discussion on enhancing collaboration in several key areas such as the #AfCFTA, #BlueEconomy, Indian Ocean Commission and Maritime Security.
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Jul 1
The Africa Regional Consultation on WSIS+20 Outcomes Implementation has officially kicked off! Over two days, stakeholders across Africa will advance the Africa 2035 Digital Implementation Roadmap and shape the continent’s digital future. More: tinyurl.com/5eryxxnn #WSIS20
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Jul 1
ES @claverGatete at the Africa Regional Consultation on #FfD4: Africa has the world's youngest population, vast critical minerals, renewable energy potential & a 1.5B-person market through AfCFTA. The challenge is not opportunity. It is financing at scale, cost and accessibility.
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Jul 1
Financing dev should not become more expensive simply because it is taking place in Africa." 3 priorities must anchor our push: DRM, private capital at scale & a reformed international financial architecture. A fragmented Africa cannot shape global outcomes. A united Africa can.
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Jul 1
The opening session of the Sevilla commitments consultation set a clear direction: turning commitments into concrete action for Africa. Under the moderation of DES @mamakeita_mama , speakers emphasized implementation, coordination and impact in people’s lives.
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Jul 1
The Africa Regional Consultation on the Sevilla Commitments opens today in Addis Ababa. Governments, MDBs, the private sector and civil society — together, translating commitments into policies that create jobs, build resilience and improve lives across the continent. #ECA #FfD4
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Jul 1
@ECA_OFFICIAL Deputy Exec Secretary @HananMorsy14 spoke at @Group_of_24 webinar on Industrial Policy, and called for stronger regional intregration and regional value chains, bolder domestic reforms, upskilling the youth, and leveraging technologies for Africa's transformation.
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Jul 1
On the part of MDBs, DFIs, and partners, there is need to scale up de-risk investment, focus on key sectors such as infrastructure, develop capacity on policy harmonization and thru peer-learning, and shift the narratives with better data availability, says DES @HananMorsy14
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Jun 30
Amb. Khwauli Msiska presented his credentials to ES @claverGatete & had a productive discussion on deepening collaboration opportunities. Key areas include industrial policy, trade, foreign affairs, digital public infrastructure, MSME devp't, macroeco strategies & mining sector.
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