Morocco to host 58th UNECA, Conference of African Finance Ministers in March 2026

Morocco will host the 58th United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development in March 2026.

The announcement was made at the expert session of the 57th UNECA and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, currently held in Addis Ababa March 12 – 18.

The choice of the Kingdom to host this Conference was adopted unanimously with no objection, thus testifying to the renewed trust in Morocco’s expertise and commitment in hosting events of continental scope.

This decision reflects Morocco’s ongoing and unwavering commitment to strengthening African cooperation and the continent’s economic and social development.

The 58th session of the Conference, scheduled for March 2026 in Morocco, will be held under the theme: “Growth through innovation: harnessing data and cutting-edge technologies for Africa’s economic transformation”.

By hosting this conference, Morocco reiterates its willingness to contribute actively to joint efforts seeking to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in Africa, and to put its experience and organizational capacities to good use in favor of the continent’s development.

At the start of the conference in Addis Ababa Wednesday, March 12, Morocco was unanimously elected to chair the 57th UNECA and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.