https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/236 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:50:09 GMT 2026-04-15T21:50:09Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4333 Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Mentoring Workshop 2024 On 20 April 2024, the Executive Secretary of ECA, Claver Gatete, and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) held a mentoring workshop at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4333 2024-05-20T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4322 Women's Security Awareness Training (WSAT) On March 27, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a Security Awareness Training session was conducted for the security staff at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), focusing on women in the security team. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4322 2024-03-27T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4308 Le Discours été Prononcé par Damien Mama, Coordonnateur Résident des Nations Unies au Togo Le séminaire de validation des stratégies nationales de la ZLECAf s'est tenu les 17 et 18 octobre 2019 à Lomé. Le Togo élabore sa stratégie nationale de mise en œuvre de la Zone de Libre-Echange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), qui a été présentée pour discussions lors d’un atelier de validation à Lomé. La stratégie nationale présente les principes sur lesquels le gouvernement togolais fondera ses actions politiques afin de faciliter une meilleure intégration commerciale du pays aux marchés continentaux et de promouvoir le développement de chaines de valeur régionales. L'atelier visait à recueillir les recommandations de diverses parties prenantes des secteurs public et privé togolais, notamment le Groupe de travail technique sur la ZLECAf, le Comité de la ZLECAf, les associations d'employeurs et les acteurs de la société civile. Le discours été prononcé par Damien Mama, Coordonnateur Résident des Nations Unies au Togo, lors de l'atelier de validation de la stratégie nationale de mise en œuvre de la Zone de Libre Echange Continentale Africaine du Togo. Il a dit que, ‘‘Les études qui existent prouve que la mise en œuvre effective de la ZLECAf contribuera à la transformation structurelle de l'afrique.’’ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4308 2019-10-17T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4274 Workshop on Unravelling the Domestic Debt Problem A two-day workshop on "Unravelling the domestic debt problem," organized by ECA's Macroeconomy and Governance Division (MGD), took place from April 29 to April 30, 2024, at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The objective of this workshop was to enhance the capacity of African Member States through peer learning on Debt and Domestic Revenue (DDR) and strategies for managing domestic debt arrears Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4274 2024-04-29T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4251 Webinar on Annotation in SDMX and Open SDGs Follow-up Training Webinar on Annotation in SDMX and Open SDGs Follow-up training was held online on March 25, 2024. Angela Kiconco, a statistician at UNECA, organized it. Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange (SDMX) Annotation is a construct that contains user or organization-specific metadata. The annotation construct in SDMX is available to most of the SDMX structural metadata artifacts. Abdulla Gozalov, from the UN Statistics Division, presented SDMX annotations and how they are used in SDG data Structure definition. He also discussed the Annotations order series in the code list, which controls the appearance of annotations, such as 10, 2030. This standard is defined in the Guidelines on SDMX Annotations and has an ID at SDMX, which is how SDMX tools recognize standardized annotations. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4251 2024-03-25T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3992 ECA DOA Workshop with Government Entities and Embassies On August 23, 2023, the Division of Administration (DOA) within the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) convened a workshop involving various government entities and embassies. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3992 2023-08-23T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3890 Capacity-Building Workshop for the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) Capacity-Building Workshop for the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) was held from July 06-07, 2023. The Economic Commission for Africa(ECA) and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) co-organized the workshop. The two-day workshop aimed at strengthening the capabilities of key market participants, preparing potential issuers and investors for the ESX's portfolio of instruments, and garnering support from vital policy-making institutions and regulators. According to Brook Taye, Director-General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA), the ESX will serve as a "key part of a functioning Ethiopian capital market ecosystem." Mr. Taye emphasized that ECMA was "fully committed to supporting the launch of the ESX and will work closely with the ESX team as it becomes a full-fledged securities exchange over the next year." As a pioneer securities exchange and market organizer, said Michael Habte, ESX Project Manager, the platform will "play a critical role in the development and growth of the Ethiopian capital markets." He stated that ESX will deploy a "state-of-the-art electronic trading platform for the equity and fixed-income markets as well as an innovative alternative capital market that caters specifically to up-and-coming SMEs." Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3890 2023-07-06T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3797 Launch of Cyber Security Week Cyber security awareness week was held from 15 May to 17 May 2023 at UNECA, UNCC conference, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This event was designed to increase awareness of cyber security's importance and educate staff members on current threats and best practices. Various activities included online games with gift giveaways, panel discussions, and presentations on current cybersecurity threats. Acting Executive Secretary Mr. Antonio Pedro made the welcoming remark. Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3797 2023-05-15T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3779 Spot Interview with Mr. Bartholomew Armah, Chief Development Planning Section, UNECA, at the Applied Training on Integrated Planning & Reporting Toolkit (IPRT) The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa prepared a four day applied training program on the Integrated Planning and Reporting Toolkit (IPRT) for stakeholders, from the Zambia Ministry of Finance and National Planning and other key line Ministries. The training was organized by the Development Planning Section of the, Macroeconomics & Governance Division and the Sub-regional Office for Southern Africa, ECA, in collaboration with the Zambia Ministry of Finance and National Planning. The IPRT has already been deployed in 26 member States and one Regional Economic Community (SADC) with ongoing efforts to ensure its use by all countries on the continent. He said, “The ECA IPRT is the only tool currently that helps countries align both the Agenda 2030 and the Au Agenda 2063 at the Africa we want.” Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3779 2022-11-21T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3692 Applied Training on Integrated Planning & Reporting Toolkit (IPRT) The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa prepared a four day applied training program on the Integrated Planning and Reporting Toolkit (IPRT) for stakeholders, from the Zambia Ministry of Finance and National Planning and other key line Ministries. The training was organized by the Development Planning Section of the, Macroeconomics & Governance Division and the Sub-regional Office for Southern Africa, ECA, in collaboration with the Zambia Ministry of Finance and National Planning. The IPRT has already been deployed in 26 member States and one Regional Economic Community (SADC) with ongoing efforts to ensure its use by all countries on the continent. The countries that have so far deployed the IPRT with the support of ECA are; Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Comoros, Republic of Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia Gambia (Republic of The), Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3692 2022-11-21T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3664 Closing ICTSS Cybersecurity Week ICTSS Cybersecurity Week was held from 15 to 17 May 2023 at United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The Information and Communication Technology Services Section organized the event, and the event was designed to increase awareness of the importance of cyber security and to educate staff members on current threats and best practices. On the last day, presentations were delivered by Mr. Assefa Kiros and Ms. Valentine Mitei, and Mr. Marcel Bolboaca made the closing remarks. Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3664 2023-05-17T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3601 Division of Administration (DOA) of the Economic Commission for Africa Staff Retreat at ILRI Division of Administration (DOA) of the Economic Commission for Africa Staff holds a 3-day retreat at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) From 23- 25 February 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3601 2023-01-23T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3204 ECA Security and Safety Services Unit Wardens Training ECA Security and Safety Services Unit wardens training for ECA security officers was held on 26 September 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3204 2019-09-26T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3202 Training Workshop for Members of the National Approval Committee at the CEEAC-CEMAC Training workshop for members of the National Approval Committee and proven operators in the approval procedure for industrial products at the Economic Community of Central African States -Central African Economic and Monetary Community CEEAC-CEMAC preferential rate was held on 16-18 January 2019 in Bangui, Central African Republic. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3202 2019-01-16T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2979 Plenary Session at Continental Workshop on Economic Partnership Agreements between European and African countries The continental workshop on Economic Partnership Agreements between European and African countries was held at the United Nations Conference Center in Addis Ababa from 8-10 October 2008 under the theme “Reaping the benefits of the EPAs” The objectives of the meeting were to share at the sub-regional and continental level the state of play of EPA negotiations and to discuss technical presentations on issues raised with the interim EPA’s Breakout and plenary sessions were held at the workshop to discuss technical presentations on issues raised with the Interim EPA’s Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2979 2008-10-09T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2977 Continental Workshop on Economic Partnership Agreements between European and African Countries The continental workshop on Economic Partnership Agreements between European and African countries was held at the United Nations Conference Center in Addis Ababa from 8-10 October 2008 under the theme “Reaping the benefits of the EPAs.” The objectives of the meeting were to share at the sub-regional and continental level the state of play of EPA negotiations and to discuss technical presentations on issues raised with the interim EPA’s Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2977 2008-10-08T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2927 Launch of Pan African Alliance on E-Commerce at the Workshop on Trade Facilitation Workshop on trade facilitation and aid for trade highlights successes, stresses continued work was held on 12-13 March 2009. The workshop was organized by ATPC in collaboration with the ICT & Science and Technology and the NEPAD and Regional Integration Divisions of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). On the second day of the workshop, the Pan African Alliance on E-Commerce was launched on 13 March 2009. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa hosted the event and was part of the workshop. Mr. Urbain Zadi, Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Programme Management, presided over the launching ceremony on behalf of Mr. Abdoulie Janneh, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ECA. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2927 2008-03-13T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2918 Workshop on Trade Facilitation and Aid for Trade Highlights Successes, Stresses Continued Work Workshop on trade facilitation and aid for trade highlights successes, stresses continued work was held on 12-13 March 2009. The workshop was organized by ATPC in collaboration with the ICT & Science and Technology and the NEPAD and Regional Integration Divisions of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The overarching objective of the workshop was to share experiences and assess progress in the implementation of regional and national trade facilitation programmes and projects; identify ongoing donor support and funding gaps in regional and national trade facilitation programmes and projects, as well as priority areas for consideration under the Aid for Trade Initiative (AFT). The workshop also aimed at identifying elements for national and regional AFT strategies and contributing to articulating a common African position on the implementation of AFT. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2918 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2785 Workshop on Enhancing the Role and Effective Participation of Parliamentarians in the APRM Process African Parliamentarians in Addis Ababa had a three-day peer-learning workshop to improve their knowledge and skills in the self-monitoring mechanism established by the African Union to assess performance in political, economic, corporate, and socio-economic governance in African countries accede to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). The workshop was organized and sponsored by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the workshop’s theme was “Enhancing the role and effective participation of Parliamentarians in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process.” The APRM has been called African innovative thinking on governance, whereby national stakeholders hold one another accountable for good governance and suggest a program of action to correct perceived deficits or challenges. Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2785 2010-05-12T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2783 Memorandum of Understanding between ECA and Pan African Parliament (PAP) The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Pan African Parliament (PAP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 14 May 2010 to create closer ties and working relationships between the two groups. The signing of the MoU was held during the workshop on APRM Peer Learning. ECA Executive Secretary and UN Under-Secretary-General Mr. Abdoulie Janneh called the agreement an affirmation of ECA and PAP’s “shared values and interest in governance.” By the terms of the MoU, ECA will assist PAP in several areas, including capacity building and development of parliamentary members and strengthening the role of PAP within the AU system. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/2783 2010-05-14T00:00:00Z