Economic Commission for Africa

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Noun1.Economic Commission for Africa - the commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations that is concerned with economic development of African nations
Economic and Social Council commission, ECOSOC commission - a commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations
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ACCRA, Ghana -- The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and, in partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union Commission (AUC), are organising a High-Level Conference on AfCFTA from 19-21 August 2019, at the Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana focsuing on Harnessing the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for a Ghana beyond Aid.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa estimates that the agreement will boost intra-African trade by 52 percent by 2022.
'The 2015 Report of the African Union /United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (AU/UNECA) High-Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows referred to as the 'Mbeki Report' suggests that, at a conservative estimate, Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) from the continent of Africa amount to between Thirty to Sixty Billion United States Dollars (US$ 30 and 60 billion) per year.
The second ordinary session was organised in cooperation with the AU Commission, the AU Development Agency (NEPAD), the African Development Bank, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
The award is given by the AU in conjunction with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
Executive Secretary Vera Songwe with Moustafa Madbouly- Press photo by ECA Twitter account CAIRO: 1 February 2019: Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Vera Songwe has praised the current coordination between the UN commission and Egypt's Ministry of Planning in the field of the development plans, topped by the sustainable development plan 2030 and Africa's Agenda 2063.
The report is a joint annual publication of the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank, and the United Nations Development Program - Regional Bureau for Africa (UNDP-RBA)
NIGERIA'S Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment are set to host Africa Trade Forum on 2nd and 3rd of November in Lagos, co-organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), The Rockefeller Foundation, and the African Union Commission (AUC).
20-26 March 52nd Session of the Economic Commission for Africa, Morocco
He is currently serving as chief of staff at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is collaborating with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) and Ant Financial (Ant) to promote financial inclusion in Africa.
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