United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

This week a Hybrid 2024 End-of-Year Accountability and Programme Performance Review Meeting (APPRM) kicks off in AddisAbaba, Ethiopia. Theme: “Enhancing Performance for Results: Lessons from Annual Reporting for better Planning.” 2- 6 December 2024 Economic Commission for Africa staff at Head Quarters and the Subregional Offices assemble to reflect on and review the 2024 accomplishments across all the sub programmes and focus on priorities for 2025. #APPRM #Accountability

Every 25 seconds, someone in the world is infected with HIV. Despite major progress in prevention and treatment, human rights violations still hinder access to essential services. Up to 25% of those living with HIV —more than nine million people worldwide— don’t receive lifesaving treatment. On Sunday’s #WorldAIDSDay, UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for removing barriers to vital services to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. “We will overcome AIDS if the rights of everyone, everywhere, are protected.” More from UNAIDS: https://lnkd.in/gM7XdupM

At Ministerial Segment of 5th Extraordinary Session of the African Union  Specialized Technical Committee on Finance held in Abuja, ECA's Hanan Morsy launched the report "IMF and the Future of the Global Financial Architecture", as part of the work of the Africa Ministerial Working Group on GFA. Hanan Morsy highlights the IMF reform agenda in a new report by ECA, prepared in consultation with African Ministers of Finance, Planning & Economic Development, African Union, and African Development Bank Group. ECA’s Deputy Executive. Secretary Hanan Morsy said “Today’s global challenges demand a reimagined IMF—one that fosters resilience, equity, and development for all nations. This report is Africa’s call to action.” 💬 Download the report here https://lnkd.in/etWJ54ZM International Monetary Fund #IMFReform #GlobalFinance

At the opening of the 5th Extraordinary Session of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Finance held in Abuja, Nigeria, Deputy Executive Secretary Hanan Morsy underscored the significance of the African Monetary Institute and African Financing Stability Mechanism for the integration and resilience of our continent. "Today's challenges are no longer confined within national borders; they transcend boundaries," says Hanan Morsy, calling for actions to turn obstacles into solutions that are "forged by our own hands, tailored to our own aspirations." African Union African Development Bank Group #AU #Abuja, #Nigeria #AfricanMonetaryInstitute #AfricanFinancingStabilityMechanism f

ECA and the government of Gabon explore ways of accelerating economic diversification through artificial intelligence The Government of the Gabonese Republic and ECA Sub-Regional Office for Central Africa are joining forces to boost the contribution of #artificialintelligence to the diversification of Gabon's economy.   Under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Head of Government, a sub-regional workshop ATELIER IA GABON on the theme “Artificial Intelligence in #Africa: challenges and opportunities”, to be held in Libreville on December 5 and 6, 2024, will enable some 100 experts from the sub-region and beyond to accompany the host country towards sustainable growth driven by artificial intelligence.   Topics under discussion will include the economic and social aspects of #AI, the ethical issues involved in its #deployment, the #challenges and #prospects in the field of #education, as well as #financing and #investment issues. Particular emphasis will be placed on the United Nations' vision of artificial intelligence as a new societal paradigm, offering a global reflection on the profound transformations that AI could bring about in our societies.   The sub-regional workshop, co-organized with ECA, is a continuation of government initiatives for the virtuous appropriation of AI in #Gabon. On December 20, 2023, the #Gabonesegovernment, through the Ministry of New Information and Communication Technologies, in collaboration with UNESCO, launched the readiness assessment method for the ethical and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence in Gabon. Ministère de l'Economie Numérique - République Gabonaise Jean Luc Namegabe Mastaki Giuseppe D'Aronco More 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGVqpRMC 👉 https://lnkd.in/erTYtMt7

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Development Agency—New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on African development. Mr. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of ECA, and Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO of AUDA-NEPAD, signed the agreement on November 27, 2024, in Addis Ababa. The agreement outlines a work program from 2024 to 2028 focusing on building resilience for sustainable development in Africa, aligning with Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030. The MoU focuses on six key areas: 1. Improve statistics and data systems in the Continent; 2. Support African countries to integrate the Second Ten-Year Agenda 2063 Plan into their development plans. 3. Development and management of the AU’s Agenda 2063 Development Fund. 4. Promote regional integration and support climate action. 5. Facilitate industrialization and economic diversification. 6. Implement the AUDA-NEPAD Strategic Plan 2024-2028. Mr. Gatete and Ms. Bekele-Thomas emphasised the need for cooperation among stakeholders to tackle Africa’s challenges through strong political commitment and action. They stressed the importance of improving data management for informed policy decisions on the continent. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the success of the MoU. African Union Development Agency-NEPAD #Africa #Statistics #DataSystems #Agenda2063 #DevelopmentPlans #DevelopmentFund #RegionalIntegration #ClimateAction #Industrialization #EconomicDiversification #StrategicPlan #DataManagement

La 23e session plénière de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques (OCDE), organisée à la Commission économique pour l'Afrique (CEA), a témoigné de la puissance de l'action collective et du dialogue. Qu'il s'agisse de réduire les risques liés à l'investissement en Afrique ou d'encourager l'innovation par le biais de start-ups, les dirigeants mondiaux ont abordé certains des défis les plus pressants en matière de développement. Parmi les thèmes clés, le soutien aux pays les moins avancés et aux pays en développement sans littoral dans le cadre d'engagements internationaux, l'avancement de l'industrialisation verte grâce aux minéraux essentiels et la préparation à la pandémie au niveau mondial. Ces conversations soulignent le rôle essentiel des partenariats dans la conduite d'une transformation économique inclusive et durable.   #Chaînesdevaleurmondiales #Transformationéconomique #Développementdurable #OCDE Claver Gatete Stephen Karingi Laura Páez OECD Development 

Shaping a Resilient Future The 23rd OECD Development Plenary, hosted at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), was a testament to the power of collective action and dialogue. From de-risking #investment in #Africa to fostering #innovation through start-ups, global leaders tackled some of today’s most pressing development challenges. Key themes included supporting LDCs and LLDCs under international commitments, advancing #green #industrialization via critical minerals, and ensuring global #pandemic preparedness. These conversations underscore the critical role of partnerships in driving inclusive, #sustainable economic transformation.   #GlobalValueChains #EconomicTransformation #SustainableDevelopment #OECDPlenary Claver Gatete Stephen Karingi Laura Páez

Perspectives mondiales sur la transformation 🌍 La Commission économique pour l'Afrique (CEA) & l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques (OCDE)  ont co-organisé la 23e réunion plénière de l'Initiative de l'#OCDE sur les chaînes de valeur mondiales, la transformation de la production et le développement. Pendant deux jours de dialogue animé, les décideurs politiques, les chefs d'entreprise et les experts ont abordé l'#industrialisation de l'#Afrique dans le cadre de la Vision 2063, les opportunités de commerce durable et le rôle essentiel des start-ups dans la promotion d'une croissance inclusive. La réunion a également exploré des moyens novateurs d'exploiter les minéraux essentiels pour une industrialisation verte et des stratégies de préparation aux pandémies, en tenant compte des leçons tirées de la conférence COVID-19. #OECDPlenary #Développementéconomique #Durabilité #Croissanceinclusive OECD Development Stephen Karingi Laura Páez

Global Insights on Transformation 🌍 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) & OECD Development co-organized the 23rd Plenary Meetings of the OECD Initiative on Global Value Chains, Production Transformation, and Development Over two days of vibrant dialogue, policymakers, business leaders, and experts addressed Africa’s industrialization under Vision 2063, sustainable trade opportunities, and the pivotal role of start-ups in driving inclusive growth. The meeting also explored innovative ways to leverage critical minerals for green industrialization and strategies for pandemic preparedness, reflecting on lessons from COVID-19. #OECDPlenary #EconomicDevelopment #Sustainability #InclusiveGrowth   Stephen Karingi Laura Páez