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No full textThis study explores strategies to enhance career satisfaction within an inter-governmental context, specifically the United Nations, through in-depth interviews with professional staff, Chiefs of Sections, and Directors of Divisions. Data analyzed using NVIVO software revealed that institutional-level strategies such as mobility, communication, learning initiatives, Work-Life Balance, and performance management systems are critical. At the individual level, proactiveness, resilience, and networking were identified as key factors. The findings underscore the subjective nature of career satisfaction and provide actionable insights for organizations aiming to improve talent utilization and employee well-being
Support from the Economic Commission for Africa for increasing tax revenues in the Sudan
No full textTax revenue mobilization remains a significant macroeconomic and development challenge for the Sudan. A sustained and consistent increase in revenue will not only lead to direct fiscal benefits but can also contribute to economic and social stability. Empirical evidence shows that tax revenue contributes to economic growth when the revenue is greater than 12.75 per cent of GDP. Countries collecting less than 15 per cent of GDP in taxes must increase their revenue collection to meet the basic needs of their citizens. This level of taxation is important to make the State viable. Tax collection is low in the Sudan. Tax revenue stood at about 1 per cent of GDP in 2020, down from 6 per cent in 2019 and 5 per cent in 2018. The tax-to-GDP ratio in the Sudan is lower than that of countries with similar characteristics and per capita GDP. To assist the Sudan in addressing its fiscal deficit challenge, ECA began providing technical assistance to support the Taxation Chamber of the Sudan in 2021. The assistance was mainly focused on enhancing the performance of the Chamber’s Large Taxpayers’ Office. In collaboration with the Egyptian Tax Authority, ECA worked hand in hand with the Chamber to improve tax assessment and compliance rates and to modernize tax administration, with a view to increasing tax revenues. The project was also aimed at improving the skills of the tax auditors through training and exchanges of experience with the Egyptian Tax Authority. Efforts by ECA to support the Taxation Chamber of the Sudan in its reform of the tax system are summarized in the present report, highlighting challenges facing the tax authority, actions taken to enhance tax procedures and the results achieved
Overview of conference sub themes
No full textThe document discusses the impact of climate change on various sectors, including agriculture, water resources, and socio-economic development. It highlights the need for improved climate monitoring, research on the relationship between climate phenomena and droughts, and the development of alternative energy sources. The document also emphasizes the importance of environmental conservation, institutional development, and regional cooperation to address the challenges posed by climate change
Energy for sustainable development: policy options for Africa.
No full textOver the last four decades, the gap between energy supply and demand in Africa has been growing.
Projections by experts in the field forecast that this gap will continue to grow, and the livelihood of more
Africans will continue to be critically impaired by energy poverty, that will seriously slow down the socio economic development of the continent. Energy has been supplied in insufficient quantity, at a cost, form
and quality that has limited its consumption by the majority of Africa’s population, making the continent
the lowest per capita consumer of modern energy of all regions of the world. The challenges are indeed
daunting, and more than ever, a concerted effort by all actors is required to achieve any significant
progress
Tender for an African natural gas pipeline study: financial proposal
No full textThis document outlines the financial proposal for a study on an African natural gas pipeline by the joint venture of Posch & Partners (Austria) and Dorsch Consult (Germany) for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The work program includes preparatory works, field missions, evaluation, and report preparation, with a proposed time schedule spanning eight months. The organization chart details the project management team, including a team leader, pipeline engineer, and financial analyst, supported by various departments. The remuneration section specifies expert services totaling 29.5 man/months, with a total estimated cost of USD 289,301, including expert services, secretarial work, out-of-pocket expenses, and contingencies
Strategies and methodologies of training for management trainers:
No full textThis document outlines strategies and methodologies for training management trainers within the framework of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa's Public Administration, Human Resources, and Social Development Division. It emphasizes the importance of improving staff performance and developing potential at all organizational levels. The document discusses various approaches to training, including formal traditional training, on-the-job training, action training, and non-formal training. Key topics include the significance of training functions in organizations, training needs assessment, training administration, and the application of training methodologies. Additionally, it highlights the importance of setting clear training goals, defining training specifications, organizing training inputs, and improving the delivery capabilities of training institutions. The ultimate aim is to enhance organizational effectiveness through well-structured and effective training programs
Remittances: an important source of external finance in North Africa
No full textThis policy brief examines the critical role of remittances as a source of external finance in North Africa, highlighting their significance in supporting sustainable development and economic stability. With nearly 25.6 million North Africans living abroad by the end of 2023, remittances have emerged as the most substantial and resilient form of foreign income, surpassing official development assistance (ODA) and foreign direct investment (FDI). In 2023, remittances reached approximately $38 billion, accounting for 70% of total external finance in the region. The brief discusses the migration trends, the economic impact of remittances on countries like Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, and the challenges in channeling these funds into productive investments. It emphasizes the need for tailored policies and frameworks to leverage diaspora contributions effectively, as well as the ongoing initiatives by the Economic Commission for Africa to strengthen the migration-development nexus
ECA POLICY BRIEF
No full textThis brief proposes an innovative estimation approach to generate up-to-date poverty metrics using the latest household consumption data, bypassing the cost and logistical barriers of frequent surveys. By providing current, reliable insights into poverty and inequality, this method enables dynamic policy adjustments, enhances program effectiveness, and aligns development strategies with real-time economic shifts. It offers a practical solution to strengthen evidence-based decision-making, ensuring progress toward sustainable development goals amid resource constraints
Kampala declaration on sustainable, inclusive, science-based and evidence-based solutions for driving Job creation and economic growth and for implementing the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063
No full textThe document is the Kampala Declaration from the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, held in April 2025. It emphasizes sustainable, inclusive, science-based, and evidence-based solutions for job creation and economic growth to implement the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. Key areas include political and technical leadership, sustainable finance, inclusive development, gender equality, health, and climate resilience
Estimation de la pauvreté en l’absence de données récentes sur la consommation des ménages: approche de l’élasticité par imputation
No full textL’élimination de la pauvreté et la réduction des inégalités
sont des buts essentiels énoncés dans le Programme de
développement durable à l’horizon 2030 et l’Agenda 2063 :
l’Afrique que nous voulons, de l’Union africaine. Par
conséquent, tous les États africains s’efforcent d’éliminer
la pauvreté et de réduire les inégalités d’ici 2030. Pour
lutter efficacement contre la pauvreté et les inégalités,
les décideurs ont besoin de statistiques détaillées sur
ces questions afin de pouvoir allouer des ressources.
Il est également nécessaire de disposer de telles
statistiques pour concevoir des politiques s’adressant
à des groupes particuliers de pauvres, adaptées à leur
situation géographique et aux secteurs économiques dans
lesquels ils travaillent. L’estimation de la pauvreté joue
donc un rôle de premier plan pour orienter la stratégie
de développement d’un État et mesurer l’efficacité des
programmes nationaux dans un paysage économique en
constante évolution