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The long winding road to Africa’s infrastructure development

UNECAInfrastructure is key to driving economic growth and fostering regional integration but continues to face significant challenges in financing and implementation.

The 2019 Index, which builds on the first edition published in 2016, provides up-to-date data on the status and progress of regional integration in Africa.

New report calls on Africa to build resilient economies through integration

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) today released a Policy Brief which provides a preliminary analysis, from an African perspective, of the limits of international trade law in times of crisis such as now and offers powerful policy recommendations f

Covid-19 and Export Restrictions: The Limits of International Trade Law and Lessons for the AfCFTA

Africa COVID-19

The UN Economic Commission for Africa is helping to bring unique African...

Electronic trade rekindling sales for African businesses during COVID-19

Africa COVID-19

Africa’s telecoms infrastructure services need to be revamped if the continent is to effectively deliver digital health services, a new paper from the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) notes.

COVID-19: Revamping Africa’s telecoms infrastructure crucial for digital health services

Africa COVID-19

As the continent begins to talk of exiting lockdowns that were imposed to curtail the spread of the virus, there is need to ensure that women and girls are protected

Africa’s responses to COVID-19 must be gender responsive

Africa COVID-19

“Boosting intra-African trade can serve as an alternative stimulus package for job creation, foreign exchange, industrial development and economic growth,” said Mr. Karingi.

COVID-19: Trade expert says AfCFTA could help Africa bounce back

ECA proposes COVID-19 exit strategies to bring African economies back on track

UN Economic Commission for Africa: COVID-19 exit strategies to bring African economies back on track

Africa COVID-19

ECA leads discussion on Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown exit strategies

ECA leads discussion on Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown exit strategies

Africa COVID-19

Niger reports new polio outbreak

COVID-19 lessons offer hope for global efforts to address climate change impacts

Africa coronavirus

It is clear that the novel coronavirus has led to physical confinement in many parts of the world but enterprises which leverage the power of digital and innovative technologies continue doing business

Innovative tech and connectivity key to fighting COVID-19 in Africa

COVID-19 in Africa: Protecting Lives and Economies

ECA Report: COVID-19 in Africa: Protecting Lives and Economies

Africa COVID-19