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Aperçu de l’évolution récente de la situation économique et sociale en Afrique
No full textL’aperçu des développements économiques et sociaux récents en Afrique met l’accent sur le resserrement monétaire important et les incertitudes politiques persistantes causées par de multiples perturbations découlant du changement climatique, des conflits et d’autres sources, l’économie mondiale a maintenu sa résilience en 2023. Les décideurs sont confrontés à des défis cruciaux pour trouver un équilibre entre, d’une part, le soutien à la croissance et l’intensification des investissements publics stratégiques, et, d’autre part, le maintien de la viabilité des finances publiques et la reconstruction des finances publiques
Review of cooperation between the Economic Commission for Africa's subregional development centers, subregional intergovernmental organizations and Entities of the United Nations Systems with subregional presence
No full textAt its twelfth session in 1957 the General Assembly (GA) of the United Nations (UN) by resolution. 1155 (XII) requested the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to give prompt and favorable consideration to the establishment of an economic commission for Africa for the purpose of giving aid to the countries and territories of Africa. On April 29, 1958 the ECOSOC by resolution 671A(XXV) established the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). ECA was the fourth Regional Commission to be set up, after those for Europe (ECE), Latin America (ECLA/ECEAC) and Asia and the Far East (ECAFE/ESCAP
Digital Economy Report 2024: Shaping an environmentally sustainable and inclusive digital future
No full textThe Digital Economy Report 2024: Shaping an Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Future highlights the urgent need for sustainable strategies throughout the life cycle of digitalization. From raw material extraction and usage of digital technologies to waste generation, the report explores the nature and scale of the sector’s environmental footprint, which remains largely unassessed. What is apparent is that developing countries are suffering disproportionately from digitalization’s negative environmental effects, as well as missing out on economic developmental opportunities due to digital divides. UNCTAD calls for global policies involving all stakeholders to enable a more circular digital economy and reduced environmental footprints from digitalization, while ensuring inclusive development outcomes. Previous editions of the Digital Economy Report have largely focused on the implications of digitalization for inclusive development, the importance of bridging digital and data-related divides, enabling value creation and capture in developing countries and fostering better governance of data and digital platforms. The Digital Economy Report 2024 turns attention to the environmental footprint of digitalization. The topic is timely, not to say overdue. Digital transformation is taking place in parallel with growing concerns related to the depletion of raw materials, water stress, climate change, pollution, and waste generation, which are all linked to planetary boundaries. The rapid pace and expanding scope of digitalization make it increasingly important to understand the relationship between digitalization and environmental sustainability. How the world’s ongoing digital transformation is managed will greatly influence the future of humanity and the health of the planet
IGAD African continental free trade area: regional implementation strategy
No full textThe IGAD member states have ratified the AfCFTA agreement, and the region is set to start implementing the Agreement – to trade and benefit from the continental market created by the AfCFTA. This strategy is intended as a framework for implementation of the Agreement by the IGAD member states. It is a roadmap intended to guide this process. It builds a few priorities thematic areas where action is needed to implement the Agreement efficiently and effectively. The choice of these priority areas is informed by the provisions of the Agreement as indicated in its main parts and chapters. It is also informed by the situation analysis which shows the dynamics on the ground that will need to be taken into consideration during the implementation. The main objective of this regional implementation strategy is to provide a roadmap for the implementation of the Agreement. It is underpinned by principles such as the correct interpretation of the existing challenges, building on what has been done at the regional level, upholding, and protecting the IGAD regional integration agenda, among others
Study on Fintech in Eastern Africa
No full textThe present report includes the Fintech sector which is largely made of mobile payment. It has increased access to financial services for a large part of the population that did not have access to traditional financial services and has enhanced resource mobilization. This report presents the results as well as the recommendations of the study. After the introduction, the first part will focus on some definitions and generalities of Fintech. The second part will review and analyse the current state of Fintech in Eastern Africa whereas the third part of the report will analyse the link between Fintech and SME development in the sub-region. The fourth part of the report will discuss, in addition to the sector regulatory requirements, the skills, competencies, gaps, and other constraints in the sector in the context of Eastern African economies. The last part will conclude the report by providing policy recommendations. Fintech covers various aspects of financial services. The more recent and modern forms of Fintech are linked to the use of machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data to manage investment and to provide personalized financial services to a client which are a function of his behavior and his need or digital marketplaces that link lenders to borrowers
Rapport d’activités Novembre 2022-octobre 2023
No full textLe rapport annuel du Bureau sous-régional en Afrique de l’Ouest (BSR-AO) de la Commission économique pour l’Afrique (CEA) fait le point des principaux résultats atteints depuis la vingt-cinquième réunion du Comité intergouvernemental de hauts fonctionnaires et d’experts (CIHFE/ICSOE). La mise en œuvre du programme de travail du Bureau s’est déroulée dans un contexte difficile caractérisé par des défis multiples, en l’occurrence les répercussions socioéconomiques de la pandémie de COVID-19, la guerre en Ukraine et la crise climatique. Ces crises annihilent les efforts des pays pour répondre à l’impératif d’accélérer la mise en valeur du dividende démographique et constituent une menace à la réalisation des objectifs de développement durable (ODD) d’ici 2030, un développement inclusif, porteur de transformation et tenant compte des changements climatiques. C’est dans ce contexte de crises multiformes, mais également d’opportunités que le Bureau sous-régional en Afrique de l’Ouest de la CEA a mis en œuvre son programme de travail, conformément à son mandat, et obtenu plusieurs résultats au profit de ses États membres. Le présent rapport d’activités met en exergue ces résultats. Il souligne aussi les défis rencontrés et les mesures prises pour y répondre, mais également les perspectives offertes. Bonne lecture
Proposed programme plan for 2025 and programme performance for 2023: summary, and proposed programme budget for 2025
No full textThe present document is a summary of the proposed programme plan for 2025, the programme performance for 2023 and the proposed programme budget for 2025 of the Economic Commission for Africa, the full texts of which are under review by the Programme Planning and Budget Division. The proposed programme plan for 2025 is intended to help members of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), regional economic communities and other stakeholders to make progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the realization of the second 10-year implementation plan of Agenda 2063
Aperçu du commerce en Afrique
No full textLa Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf) à analysé et mis en évidence les résultats de la mise en œuvre adoptée de la ZLECAf à travers des stratégies nationales, y compris les voies stratégiques et les actions prioritaires identifiées par les pays. Tout au long de la synthèse, l’objectif à été d’illustrer comment les actions et les objectifs stratégiques identifiés par les États parties, ainsi que leurs implications, peuvent favoriser un écosystème favorable pour maximiser les avantages de l’accord de libre-échange continental. La mise en œuvre effective de la (ZLECAf) est un processus qui nécessite l’implication de toutes les parties prenantes concernées aux niveaux national, régional et continental
Table ronde 2 : La technologie au service du développement de l’Afrique – Tracer la voie d’un progrès technologique inclusif Note conceptuelle
No full textLa technologie au service du développement en Afrique ouvre la voie à un progrès technologique inclusif. Les efforts déployés par les pays africains pour atteindre les objectifs de développement durable et atteindre les aspirations, les buts et les cibles de l’Agenda 2063 : l’Afrique que nous voulons, de l’Union africaine peuvent être soutenus par le transfert, l’adoption et la mise à niveau des technologies productives. Pour atteindre cet objectif, les pays africains doivent promouvoir la science, l’éducation et l’innovation
ERA 2024
No full textThe Economic Report on Africa (ERA) 2024 presents the case for investing in a just and sustainable transition (JST) while achieving energy access for all. Using country case studies, macro, sectoral and firm evidence, and the findings and recommendations of previous ERA editions, the 2024 report assesses the necessary conditions for a JST in Africa and how to catalyze the needed investment. The 2024 ERA proposes defining the JST from an African perspective and highlights the opportunities and policy imperatives for African countries to achieve it. The report aims to: Contextualize and conceptualize the imperative for JSTs for Africa to achieve its economic, social, and environmental priorities; Highlight opportunities and assessing the state of JSTs in Africa in terms of the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic; Evaluate the opportunities for financing the JSTs in Africa based on country case studies; Recommend policies and frameworks for Africa to successfully undertake the JSTs. The report underlines the leapfrogging opportunities stemming from Africa’s early stage of development and generous endowment in natural resources. The latter is key for sustainability transition. The report underscores Africa’s other strengths such as arable land and youthful populations. Making the most of them will require not only a fundamental shift in countries’ policy and planning processes, but also much greater and more effective involvement of the private sector and development partners. This report also highlights the policy and institutional mindset shifts required to catalyze JSTs in Africa