Tag:United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

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Achieving Vienna, Doha Programme of Action through structural transformation in Africa

Practical and innovative ways to accelerate inclusive economic transformation in Africa took centre stage in a session to review progress and set a new...

Michael Simire - March 19, 2023

Human Welfare

Growing poverty may hinder SDGs achievement in Africa, says ECA boss

Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) may be hanging if poverty on the continent continues to increase, says acting Executive Secretary of Economic Commission...

Michael Simire - March 15, 2023

Sustainable Devpt

Forum urges African countries to integrate protection of natural resources

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Regional Forum on Sustainable Development has called on African nations to redefine and develop their...

Michael Simire - March 5, 2023

Renewable Energy

UNECA urges Africa to explore renewable energy sources for sustainable industrialisation

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said African countries needed to shift to renewable energy sources to promote sustainable industrialisation. Acting Executive Secretary,...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2023

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UNECA projects Africa’s economy to reach $1,977.6bn by 2030 through renewable energy

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has projected Africa’s economy to reach $1,977.6 billion by 2030 through the continent’s use of renewable...

Michael Simire - February 26, 2023

Climate Change

UNECA urges climate-resilient infrastructure to promote sustainability

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) says there is the need for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) to invest in long-term climate-resilient infrastructure,...

Michael Simire - November 11, 2022

Climate Change

UNECA chief seeks increased, urgent funding to mitigate climate change in Africa

Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Vera Songwe, has called for urgent and increased funding to mitigate the impact...

Michael Simire - August 3, 2022

Sustainable Devpt

Africa’s youth renew commitment to the SDGs

Young people in Africa have pledged to work harder and ensure that the continent achieves its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. In a virtual...

Michael Simire - December 21, 2021

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