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executive secretary of ECA

February 20, 2026

ECA urges African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has urged African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty as a core economic strategy to reduce reliance on external aid.

Economic Commission for Africa
July 16, 2025

ECA calls for urgent action to address Africa’s development challenges

The Economic Commission for Africa has called for swift and strategic action to address the complex and growing economic challenges facing Africa.

Economic Commission for Africa
July 2, 2025

ECA urges stronger support, political will for Africa’s growth

The ECA chief outlined five key priority actions the commission was pursuing to bridge the continent’s financing gap and unlock sustainable development:

African map
April 28, 2024

ECA urges youths to raise their voices in shaping Africa’s development

The ECA boss said about 70 per cent of the population in Africa are young people and that by 2030, 42 per cent of the global youth will be from the continent.

Economic Commission for Africa