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5 February 2019
africanbrains.net
The signing ceremony was jointly chaired with the Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance Mohamed Benchaâboun, and marked the end of a two-day visit in which the Executive Secretary met several ministers.
5 February 2019
www.omidyar.com
This weekend, the African Union (AU) will consider a framework for Good Digital Identity in Africa in relationship to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). On the eve of this important policy decision, Omidyar Network investment partner Magdi Amin tells us why a set of ten principles are shaping trade discussions and what the AU’s endorsement could mean for Africa.
5 February 2019
www.infosplusgabon.com
Les participants à la réunion intergouvernementale pour l’évaluation des stratégies nationales d’intégration de la redevabilité dans la planification ont appelé à la mobilisation financière pour des statistiques de qualité en Afrique, à l’issue de leur conclave de deux jours à Addis-Abeba.
5 February 2019
www.ghanaweb.com
Mr Tei Konzi, Commissioner in-charge of Trade and Free Movement at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has said it is expected that trade among African states will increase to 52 percent, valued at about US$ 35 billion by 2022, when the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement comes to reality.
5 February 2019
www.cadtm.org
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turned 70 on 12 December and governments and civil society organisations around the world were commemorating the day with a range of activities. However, the threat of illicit financial flows to the respect of human seems to have been forgotten on that day.
4 February 2019
https://newsreeldaily.com
Strengthening ECA’s collaboration with Egypt was at the heart of Vera Songwe’s discussions with government officials during her visit to Cairo from January 31 to February 1 during which she met with several government officials, including the Egyptian Prime Minister Mustapha Madbouly.
4 February 2019
oxfordbusinessgroup.com
SONGWE: In 2017 the mobile sector accounted for 7.1% of sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP. The mobile ecosystem supported 3m jobs and contributed almost $14bn to public revenues in the form of general tax and sector-specific levies on the consumption of mobile services. Beyond this there are significant opportunities use technology for inclusive economic growth, through sectors such as trade, agriculture...
4 February 2019
news.abidjan.net
Le dernier rapport du cabinet d'intelligence économique et de conseil Oxford Business Group (OBG) sur la Côte d’Ivoire insiste sur la volonté du pays de "résoudre certains problèmes récurrents".
4 February 2019
realnewsmagazine.net
STRENGTHENING ECA’s collaboration with Egypt was at the heart of Vera Songwe’s discussions with government officials during her visit to Cairo on January 31 – February 1, 2019.
4 February 2019
business-et-finances.com
2019 c’est l’année au cours de laquelle les chefs d’État et de gouvernement africains doivent fournir des orientations et renforcer la compréhension sur le sujet. En marge de ce sommet, la Commission économique des Nations unies pour l’Afrique (CEA), la Commission de l’Union africaine (CUA) et la PACJA ont prévu d’organiser une réunion de haut niveau pour discuter sur les tendances autour du lien...
4 February 2019
www.maghrebemergent.info
“Dans le cas algérien, il y a un manque de données économiques par rapport aux autres pays du continent”, souligne l’expert.
4 February 2019
www.ezega.com
Reports from the Prime Minister’s office indicate Ethiopia is set to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement after it was approved by the cabinet on Saturday.
4 February 2019
www.togofirst.com
Un rapport sur l’évaluation de l’état de mise en œuvre des mesures immédiates en vue d’assurer le fonctionnement efficace du Marché Unique de Transport Aérien en Afrique (MUTAA) va être présenté ce mois à Addis-Abeba, par Faure Gnassingbé, Chef de l’Etat togolais, lors de la 32e session ordinaire de la Conférence des chefs d’État et de gouvernement de l’Union africaine (UA).
3 February 2019
https://deythere.com
On 12 February, African leaders and business heavyweights, will meet in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia for the African Business: Health Forum (AB:HF), at which they will discuss and seek solutions to Africa’s health challenges.
3 February 2019
www.infosplusgabon.com
Une étude réalisée par la Commission économique pour l’Afrique dans le cadre du dixième projet du Compte des Nations Unies pour le développement, a relevé les défis de la planification dans cinq pays pilotes dont l’Egypte.
3 February 2019
Capital Newspaper
Marrakech to host 2019 conference of African Ministers of finance, planning and economic development
3 February 2019
Capital Newspaper
2 February 2019
www.seneplus.com
Le changement de paradigme devrait s’appuyer sur le contrôle de certains secteurs clés par l’Etat, la promotion du secteur privé national, la priorité à la coopération intra-africaine et Sud-Sud.
1 February 2019
http://aujourdhui.ma
C’est officiel. le Maroc organisera la 52ème session de la Conférence des ministres des finances, de la planification et du développement économique de la Commission économique des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique (CEA).
1 February 2019
http://english.ahram.org.eg
Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Vera Songwe has praised the current coordination between the UN commission and Egypt's Ministry of Planning in the field of the development plans, topped by the sustainable development plan 2030 and Africa's Agenda 2063.
1 February 2019
http://apanews.net
La Secrétaire exécutive de la Commission économique pour l’Afrique de l’ONU (CEA), Vera Songwe a signé un accord en vue de l’organisation de la 52e conférence des ministres africains des Finances, de la Planification et du Développement économique au Maroc, a appris APA vendredi d'un communiqué.
1 February 2019
https://allafrica.com
ECA's Executive Secretary Vera Songwe signed on Wednesday 30 January an agreement in preparation for the organization of the 52nd Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the Kingdom of Morocco.
1 February 2019
www.egypttoday.com
Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Vera Songwe has praised the current coordination between the UN commission and Egypt's Ministry of Planning in the field of the development plans, topped by the sustainable development plan 2030 and Africa's Agenda 2063.
1 February 2019
www.einnews.com
ECA’s Executive Secretary Vera Songwe signed on Wednesday 30 January an agreement in preparation for the organization of the 52nd Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the Kingdom of Morocco.