Addis Ababa, 24 March 2025 (ECA) - Instant payment systems and building digital inclusivity in Africa has cost and efficiency benefits but many issues still need to be tackled to build trust among ...

Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development ...

Addis Ababa, 23 March 2025 (ECA) - With an estimated livestock population of over 129 million, did you know that Chad boasts one of the largest livestock in Africa and the world? As Central Africa’s ...

Africa stands at a critical juncture in its development, with immense potential driven by a youthful population, rich natural resources, and expanding consumer markets. However, while economic growth ...

Addis Ababa, 17 March 2025 (ECA) - The ECA’s Economic Report on Africa (ERA) notes that Africa’s growth is expected to gradually recover to 3.8% in 2025 and 4.1% in 2026 on the back of increased ...

In her brief to the Group, Deputy Exec Secretary @HananMorsy14 highlighted the pressing challenges faced by Africa: ODA cuts, negative net financial flows, high debt service, and low level & ...

Addis Ababa, 17 March 2025 (ECA) - The successful implementation of the AfCFTA calls for urgent action to drive reforms at all levels of government, according to the ECA’s Economic Report on Africa ...

Addis Ababa, 17 March 2025 (ECA) - The AfCFTA is poised to accelerate industrial growth in Africa, given that manufactured goods represent the largest share of exports in intra-African trade. The ...

Addis Ababa, 18 March 2025 (ECA) - The African Continental Free Trade Area is “Africa’s master plan for economic renewal,” ECA Executive Secretary Claver Gatete said at the 2025 Conference of African ...

Addis Ababa, 17 March 2025 (ECA) - Africa stands at a critical juncture in its development, with immense potential driven by a youthful population, rich natural resources, and expanding consumer ...

Addis Ababa, 18 March 2025 (ECA) - The 57th session of the Economic Commission for Africa’s Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development ended with a rousing call from ...

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the 57th Session of our Conference of Ministers under the critical theme of “Advancing the implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African ...