Executive Secretary

ECA launches new report on extractive sector governance

ECA launches new report on extractive sector governance

The renewAfrica Initiative presented to EVP Timmermans

The renewAfrica Initiative presented to EVP Timmermans

ECA Executive Secretary calls for accelerated actions & interventions towards addressing LLDCs’ special challenges

ECA Executive Secretary calls for accelerated actions & interventions towards addressing LLDCs’ special challenges

ECA, Government of Ethiopia launch Decade of Action with tree planting, green jobs, livelihoods and health at the center

ECA, Government of Ethiopia launch Decade of Action with tree planting, green jobs, livelihoods and health at the center

Africa will need a lot of energy to power its COVID-19 recovery, says Vera Songwe

Africa will need a lot of energy to power its COVID-19 recovery, says Vera Songwe

Over 600 million mobile subscribers in Africa to benefit from first-of-its-kind digital health platform

Over 600 million mobile subscribers in Africa to benefit from first-of-its-kind digital health platform

“Times of Unprecedented Crisis Present Unique Opportunities for Unprecedented Action”

“Times of Unprecedented Crisis Present Unique Opportunities for Unprecedented Action”

Identity for development in post-COVID19 Africa

Identity for development in post-COVID19 Africa

COVID-19: Science, technology and innovation key to Africa’s recovery, says Songwe

COVID-19: Science, technology and innovation key to Africa’s recovery, says Songwe

Citing ‘weight of history’, senior UN officials of African descent issue call to ‘go beyond and do more’ to end racism

Citing ‘weight of history’, senior UN officials of African descent issue call to ‘go beyond and do more’ to end racism

A case for accelerated health integration in Africa

A case for accelerated health integration in Africa

Electronic trade rekindling sales for African businesses during COVID-19

Electronic trade rekindling sales for African businesses during COVID-19

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

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

COVID-19: Data for a resilient Africa

COVID-19: Data for a resilient Africa

The economic impact of COVID-19 on African cities likely to be acute through a sharp decline in productivity, jobs and revenues, says ECA

The economic impact of COVID-19 on African cities likely to be acute through a sharp decline in productivity, jobs and revenues, says ECA

ECA policy brief spotlights women’s wellbeing and health care systems amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

ECA policy brief spotlights women’s wellbeing and health care systems amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

African finance ministers: urgent need for $100bn immediate emergency financing for COVID-19

African finance ministers: urgent need for $100bn immediate emergency financing for COVID-19

Report on African Ministers of Finance Meeting: Emergency Request to the international Community on COVID-19 Response

Report on African Ministers of Finance Meeting: Emergency Request to the international Community on COVID-19 Response

Les ministres africains des finances appellent à une riposte coordonnée du COVID-19 pour atténuer l’impact négatif sur les économies et la société

African Finance Ministers call for coordinated COVID-19 response to mitigate adverse impact on economies and society

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About the Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe

Vera Songwe took up her new role as the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on 3 August 2017.

She brings to ECA and the position of Executive Secretary a long-standing track record of providing policy advice on development and a wealth of experience in delivering development results for Africa, as well as a demonstrated strong and clear strategic vision for the continent.

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Conversations on COVID-19 and Development - Vera Songwe

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30 October 2020

ECA launches new report on extractive sector governance

29 October 2020

The renewAfrica Initiative presented to EVP Timmermans

13 October 2020

Ethiopian President calls for modern African statistical systems for effective policy and decision-making