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Tag: ECA
African countries to dominate ranking of world’s rapidly growing economies- UN agency
African countries are expected to post the highest growth rates this year globally, said the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), a UN agency. Niger, Senegal, ... Read More
Africa-COVID-19: Worrying decline in remittances from the Diaspora
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is concerned about the alarming decline in remittances from African Diaspora. With the global economic crisis, these Diasporas ... Read More
COVID-19: Containment costs Africa $65.7 billion a month
The containment imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 costs Africa 2.5% of its GDP, equivalent to $65.7 billion per month, the Economic Commission for ... Read More
Over 300,000 Africans Could Die of COVID-19 (ECA Report)
More than 300,000 Africans could lose their life to Covid-19 if the continent does not receive the adequate protection, warns the UN Economic Commission for ... Read More
African Finance Ministers Call for Coordinated COVID-19 Response
African Finance Ministers have called for a coordinated COVID-19 response to mitigate the adverse impact of the pandemic on economies and society, noting that Africa ... Read More
World Press Freedom Day, an occasion to shed light on media freedom in Africa
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has joined the continent’s journalists to celebrate World Press Freedom Day, emphasizing the important role of the media in ... Read More
Morocco Takes over Chairmanship of Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
Delegates of African countries have voted for Morocco to lead the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) during the 5th meeting of this regional ... Read More
African Finance Ministers see need for more public investments
African ministers of finance, planning and economic development underscored in Marrakech the need for diversifying public revenue with a view to promoting public investments in ... Read More
Morocco believes in potential to increase intra-African trade
Morocco believes in the potential for increased trade on the African continent and co-development in various sectors, said Monday evening in Marrakech, Moroccan Minister of ... Read More
Electricity, key for Africa’s development – ECA top official
In Africa, nearly 600 million people, or 48% of the continent’s population, still lack access to electricity, with the majority living in rural areas. ... Read More