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Experts mull changes to shape Africa’s sovereign credit rating agenda
No full textThis press release is about APRM, the UNECA and the AFD hosted a three-day knowledge-sharing workshop to drive Africa’s sovereign credit rating agenda
African leaders to advance the blue economy and climate action in Moroni
No full textThe conference aims also to promote sustainable development and resilience in the African maritime sector and was organised by the Government of Comoros in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Union
Commission (AUC), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Ahead of SDG Summit in September, countries commit to scaling up action to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals
No full textThe High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development—the forerunner to the SDG Summit in September—ended today, under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), with a renewed call for urgent and collective action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. This year’s Forum sets the stage for the SDG Summit on 18 to 19 September, where world leaders are called on to renew their commitments and raise their ambition for the SDGs. Strong political will, accompanied by bold investments in the SDGs, is essential to reversing setbacks. The UN Secretary-General’s SDG Stimulus outlines the need for the international community to come together to mobilize investments for the SDGs, calling on wealthier countries to scale up affordable long-term financing to help countries in need to the tune of $500 billion annually
Tracking progress in the implementation of selected SDGs and agenda 2063 in Southern Africa
No full textTracking progress in the implementation of the SDGs and Agenda 2063 in southern Africa. This report was prepared under the overall direction and guidance of the Sub regional Office for Southern Africa (ECA-SRO-SA). The report looks at Member States progresses in the implementation of SDGs and Agenda 2063, as well as tracking the performance of SDGs and Agenda 2063. the Report examines regional efforts to foster implementation of Agenda 2063/SDGs and the role of Regional Economic Communities like COMESA and SADC in assisting Member States of Southern Africa to develop initiatives to implement SDGs and Agenda 2063
Les pays africains peuvent-ils échapper au piège des Pays à revenu intermédiaire ?
No full textLe présent document traite des défis auxquels les pays africains à revenu intermédiaire sont confrontés pour échapper au "piège des pays à revenu intermédiaire". Il met en avant l'importance de renforcer le capital humain, de prévenir la fuite des cerveaux, et de surmonter les contraintes financières pour soutenir une croissance inclusive et durable. Le document souligne également la nécessité de saisir les opportunités offertes par la quatrième révolution industrielle et de mettre en œuvre des réformes et des partenariats régionaux pour atteindre les Objectifs de développement durable (ODD)
La CEA a co-organisé le premier atelier sur l’industrie du cuir éthiopienne et la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine
No full textLa CEA a co-organisé un atelier sur l’industrie du cuir éthiopienne et la ZLECAf, visant à exploiter les opportunités du marché continental de 1,4 milliard de personnes. Les discussions ont porté sur les avantages comparatifs de l’Éthiopie, les défis (accès aux devises, marketing) et la nécessité de réformes structurelles pour renforcer ce secteur clé, créateur d’emplois et moteur de croissance
17 out of the 20 countries most threatened by climate change are in Africa, but there are still solutions to this crisis
No full textThe document discusses the significant threat climate change poses to Africa, highlighting that 17 out of the 20 most threatened countries are in Africa. It emphasizes the need for North and West African countries to transition to renewable energy and improve food security. The document also outlines the impact of climate change on economic and social development, energy security, and the importance of intra-African trade in facilitating this transition
African experts call for speedy implementation of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development
No full textThe document discusses the call by African experts for the swift implementation of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development (AADPD) to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's Agenda 2063. The 10th Africa Regional Review meeting highlighted the importance of addressing population dynamics, climate change, urbanization, and youth engagement. The review aimed to assess progress, identify challenges, and recommend actions to accelerate the implementation of the AADPD
ECA and IGAD join forces to promote sustainable tourism in Eastern Africa
No full textOn November 8, 2023, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) convened a three day meeting in Mombasa, Kenya, from October 24 to 27, 2023, to formulate a Sustainable Tourism Master Plan for the IGAD region. The meeting aimed to establish a regional framework for sustainable tourism that promotes socio economic development, poverty alleviation, and regional integration among IGAD member states, which include Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda. Ms. Mama Keita, Director of ECA in Eastern Africa, highlighted the tourism sector's significant contribution to the region's GDP, averaging 8.7%, and its potential for job creation and income generation
Une budgétisation durable pour faire face aux crises du climat, de la dette et du développement
No full textCet événement à la COP28 explore l'Approche budgétaire durable (SBA) pour aligner finances publiques et privées sur les objectifs climatiques et de développement en Afrique. Organisé par la CEA, le PNUE et l'Université d'Oxford, il vise à réduire la dette, stimuler la croissance et promouvoir des investissements durables