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Impact of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine crisis on micro small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Angola
No full textThe study was undertaken to assess the impact of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine crisis on MSMEs in Angola, the role regional integration plays in post pandemic recovery, and how technology and innovation are being used by MSMEs to address the impacts of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The basis of the study is a survey of 147 MSMEs across the provinces of Luanda, Huila and Huambo, but strongly concentrated in Luanda, capital city of Angola. Besides the overrepresentation of businesses in the capital, the sample reveals an under-representation of agricultural units, these are biases that were considered when the results of the study were analyzed. The study recommends supporting the transition from informal to formal status of economic units operating only on a domestic scale to activities integrated into regional value chains. More so, there is a need to strengthen institutional capacities of business associations as support structures for the activity of MSMEs and promote advocacy on the advantages for MSMEs to participate in SADC and AfCFTA. Additionally, it is critical to provide information on opportunities in regional and international markets. It is also important to note that these initiatives will only be sustainable if the country successfully faces the structural and cyclical economic challenges that persist
Analyse du cadre politique et réglementaire du secteur de l'électricité Cameroun: attirer les investissements du secteur privé
No full textCe rapport fournit une analyse des politiques, des lois et des réglementations du secteur de l’électricité du Cameroun, en relation avec l’incitation à la participation du secteur privé dans le développement de l’infrastructure électrique nationale. Le rapport fait partie du programme conjoint de la Commission économique pour l’Afrique des Nations unies et de la Fondation RES4Africa Analyse du cadre politique et réglementaire du secteur de l’électricité : attirer les investissements du secteur privé. Le Cameroun est la première économie de la Communauté économique et monétaire de l’Afrique centrale, représentant 40 pour cent du PIB de la région. Le Cameroun bénéficie notamment d’une excellente réglementation économique grâce à une méthodologie de tarification publique prenant en compte la rentabilité des producteurs et la situation socio-économique du pays
Projet de résolution sur la transformation numérique pour un avenir commun sûr, inclusif et durable
No full textCe projet de résolution ajoute la transformation numérique pour un avenir commun sûr, inclusif et durable. La conférence des ministres notant que, dans son rapport intitulé « Notre programme commun », le Secrétaire général a proposé qu’à l’occasion du Sommet de l’avenir prévu en septembre 2024, il soit convenu d’un pacte numérique mondial qui définirait « les principes communs d’un avenir numérique ouvert, libre et sûr pour tout le monde » la Commission économique pour l’Afrique de continuer à soutenir la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie de transformation numérique pour l’Afrique 2020-2030 de l’Union africaine, en vue de favoriser une société et une économie numériques intégrées et inclusives qui améliorent la qualité de vie des citoyens africains
Framework for a national nature strategy:facilitating the development of national nature strategies that are aligned with the Convention on Biological Diversity
No full textThe economies of African countries, like those of countries in other global regions, are heavily reliant on natural resources. Nature loss and degradation pose significant risks for economic development and well-being. Investments to protect and restore natural environments can help safeguard African and other global regions from risks associated with environmental degradation and unlock new economic opportunities. A national nature strategy can facilitate countries’ efforts to navigate an increasingly complicated normative landscape characterized by numerous compliance obligations and commitments. In this report, the authors present a framework that can facilitate efforts by African and other countries to draw up and implement national nature strategies. The framework provides start-to-finish guidance and covers the implementation of nature assessments, the establishment of a national vision and related targets, the development of a strategy to deliver on those targets, strategy implementation, the exploitation of nature-related opportunities, the management of nature-related risks, and compliance with international obligations, such as those stemming from the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and from national biodiversity strategies and action plans. The strategy was developed in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, nature experts and representatives of non-governmental and multilateral organizations. The framework comprises four components, namely: Baseline and ambition: reasons for a national nature strategy and outcomes to aim for; Initiatives: actions to take to achieve the outcomes; Instruments: incentivizing action to achieve desired outcomes; and Governance and implementation: planning and implementing the strategy and assigning responsibilities. The aim of the framework is to accelerate the development of national nature strategies. It has been drafted in line with the provisions of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and a few national biodiversity strategies and action plans and provides systematic guidance that countries may find helpful when formulating their national nature strategies
Strengthening capacities for integrated development planning, financing and reporting: lessons and challenges
No full textThe integrated planning and reporting toolkit is a web-based software application that equips planners with the capacity to digitize their planning frameworks to support integrated planning functions such as alignment with global and continental agendas, integration with financing frameworks, diagnostics of results frameworks and seamless tracking and reporting on plan performance. The present paper analyses critical issues, challenges and opportunities in development planning that emerged during the roll-out of the integrated planning and reporting toolkit in 28 planning entities in Africa. Drawing on these experiences, the paper offers recommendations and suggests
policy perspectives to enhance planning outcomes in Africa. The analysis is informed by desk research, survey data, observations and informal discussions with development planning experts encountered during the roll-out process
Information and guidelines for the plenary round table panel on voluntary subnational reviews and peer learning to bolster local action
No full textThe Economic Commission for Africa, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Cities and Local Governments of Africa and other key partners have therefore teamed up to support voluntary local reviews in Africa. This includes through the development and roll-out of Africa-specific guidelines for
voluntary local reviews and a corresponding template. To date, more than 20 localities in Africa have carried out or are carrying out a voluntary local review. The reviews have proven benefits: they raise awareness, localize and strengthen the engagement of various stakeholders and boost local action to implement the two agendas. They also represent grass-roots approaches to
adopting the tenets of the two agendas and can be adapted to the needs and priorities of the localities undertaking the reviews
Statement by Mr. Antonio Pedro at the nineteenth ordinary session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN)
No full textThis speech made by Antonio Pedro Acting Executive Secretary United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) focuses on the top priority for Africa is to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic transformation that delivers tangible impacts on job creation and poverty eradication while addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution
Digital trade regulatory integration: country profile the Zambia
No full textThis country profile presents the key findings for Zambia. Zambia’s legal and regulatory framework for digital services trade is evolving. Lawmakers are trying to balance the desire for innovation and acceleration of digital services against the need for national security and consumer protection. In addition, lawmakers are trying to keep up with the growing number of digital innovations that need to be regulated and taxed. Due to fiscal pressures, the government is considering taxing undertaxed or nontaxed services, such as mobile money, which could impede digital trade. A new government elected in August 2021 has committed to increasing access to and use of digital services, and a minister of technology and science has been appointed to oversee this charge
African Ministers call for “an IMF that is fit for the 21st Century”
No full textCoordinated by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the High-level Working Group comprises African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the African Union, the African Development Bank, Afrexim bank, and the World Bank, and includes the participation of IMF staff and Executive Directors. The Group serves as a forum to develop reform proposals for the global financial architecture and strengthen the African voice on the global stage
Opening remarks by Mr. Antonio Pedro at the Africa Regional Collaborative Platform Annual Meeting
No full textOpening Remarks by Antonio Pedro, today we will discuss how to strengthen the RCP to achieve impactful results for Africa. We hope to have candid conversations on how we can improve our performance in supporting Africa become more prosperous, in line with the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063