Tag:United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

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Africa loses $40bn annually to illicit financial flows in extractive sector – ECA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says Africa is losing an estimated 40 billion dollars annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs) in...

Michael Simire - June 6, 2025

Climate Change

Climate change threatens 83% of Africa’s jobs – ECA

Experts say African governments must act urgently to protect jobs and livelihoods as climate change threatens 83 per cent of Africa’s jobs and the...

Michael Simire - April 11, 2025

Sustainable Devpt

Africa’s economic growth will reach 3.8% in 2025 – ECA report

The Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Economic Report on Africa (ERA) says the continent’s economic growth will recover gradually, reaching 3.8 per cent in...

Michael Simire - March 26, 2025

Agric & Biotech

ECA advocates coordinated regional strategy for Africa’s food security

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says a unified regional approach will guarantee food security in Eastern Africa and overcome persistent trade...

Michael Simire - March 17, 2025

Sustainable Devpt

BEV: ECA, partners raise awareness among DRC experts, decision-makers to develop inclusive mining value chain

As an extension of its support to the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the development of a regional battery and...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2025

Business

ECA, partners hold conclave for harmonious development of Special Economic Zones

"The development of regional value chains requires an alignment of industrialisation frameworks of which the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are the main tool," said...

Michael Simire - January 17, 2025

Business

UN report warns of global economic decline

The global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected to slow from 2.7 per cent in 2023 to 2.4 per cent in the year,...

Michael Simire - January 26, 2024

Business

ECA urges Africa leaders on industrialisation, energy transition

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has urged African leaders to fully exploit the abundant critical mineral resources on the continent to accelerate sustainable industrialisation...

Michael Simire - September 24, 2023

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