ECA, Togolese government train customs officials to get the most out of AfCFTA
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ECA, Togolese government train customs officials to get the most out of AfCFTA
Addis Ababa, 27 November 2020, ECA – The West Africa office of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Togolese government last week organized a workshop to enhance the capacity of customs officials in the country in readiness for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.
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Inclusive and sustainable growth critical for West Africa’s successful transformation
Niamey, Niger, 30 November 2020 (ECA) – There can be no meaningful and successful transformational development in West Africa in the absence of inclusive growth and development, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, said during the region’s just-ended 23rd session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICE) for West Africa.
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West African think tanks and experts meet virtually to discuss generational economy and structural transformation in the COVID-19 era
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West African think tanks and experts meet virtually to discuss generational economy and structural transformation in the COVID-19 era
Niamey (Niger), 25 November 2020 - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, in partnership with the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, today virtually launched the proceedings of a meeting of West African Think Tanks and experts on the theme: "Generational Economy and Structural Transformation in COVID-19 era in West Africa".
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Meeting between the Director of ECA in West Africa and the 3rd Vice-President of the National Assembly of Niger: The promotion of the use of ICTs in the ECOWAS space at the centre of discussions
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Meeting between the Director of ECA in West Africa and the 3rd Vice-President of the National Assembly of Niger: The promotion of the use of ICTs in the ECOWAS space at the centre of discussions
Niamey (Niger), November 4, 2020 – The 3rd Vice-President of the National Assembly of Niger, the Honourable Ayouba Hassane Farmo, on behalf of the President of the institution, His Excellency Mr. Ousseini Tinni, had a working session on Tuesday with the Director of the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (SRO/WA-ECA), Mrs. Ngone Diop.
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A high-level panel to promote the implementation of the AfCFTA in Niger
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Twenty-Third (23rd) Conference of The Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (23rd Ice) For West Africa
The Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICE) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is a body that was created by the UN General Assembly. In West Africa, it meets annually to discuss the economic and social performances of countries of the region, based on reports prepared by the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA/SRO-WA).
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Virtual Think Tanks and Experts Group Meeting
The Economic Commission for Africa Sub-regional Office for West Africa (ECA/SRO-WA) was mandated to host the Specialized Centre on Demographic Dynamics for Development (DDD) to contribute to the generation of data, knowledge and policies to address the severe population challenges faced by many African countries. The Covid-19 pandemic brought further disruption to African countries which were already facing structural vulnerabilities.
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