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Registrations still open for #COM2026 here: indico.un.org/event/1021509/ Theme: Growth through innovation: harnessing data & frontier tech for Africa’s Economic Transformation 28 March-3 April, 2026  Tangier, Morocco More: uneca.org/eca-events/cfm…

Insights from #ABF2026 show how tech and innovation can drive youth jobs & shape priorities for #COM2026. Now it’s about action—digital transformation for opportunity, inclusion, & sustainable growth. Join us in Tangier or follow online. #YouthJobs #Innovation #SustainableGrowth

ECA Socio‑Economic Devpt Division is hosting an expert meeting in Addis Ababa on how youth policies can drive decent jobs & entrepreneurship. Participants from IGAD countries, academia and youth groups are sharing insights to inform an ECA study on expanding youth livelihoods.

Got a practical solution for Africa’s development? Submit your proposal to the SDG‑STYIP Impact Labs - focusing on water, energy, industry, cities & partnerships. Deadline: 6 April 2026 🔗 uneca.org/eca-events/arf… #SDGSTYIPIMPACTLABS #SDGAction #AfricaAgenda2063 #DrivingSolutions

The SDG‑STYIP Impact Labs are here! Bringing partners together to accelerate SDG implementation, strengthen collaboration, and scale practical solutions across Africa. #SDGSTYIPIMPACTLABS #SDGAction #AfricaAgenda2063 #UNECA #DrivingSolutions

Working together as UN family and leveraging partnerships on the African continent, we can address many of the challenges affecting our member states.

“As we embark on the new Cooperation Framework 2026–2030, we must leverage our collective expertise to navigate today’s complex global environment and deliver integrated solutions for the development of Africa” – ES @claverGatete at the UNCT South Africa Anual Retreat.

ES @claverGatete held fruitful discussions with @UNEthiopia UNCT. The discussions underscored the importance of strengthening @UN system collaboration, which is key to supporting Ethiopia in delivering an ambitious and successful #COP32

The forthcoming @ECA_OFFICIAL Economic Report on Africa calls for #innovation‑driven growth to accelerate the continent’s structural transformation. Technology, productivity, & entrepreneurship will be key to driving Africa’s future. More: tinyurl.com/9bjb23hx #ERA2026 #Africa

2/2 ...Ils ont discuté de la manière dont les rôles fondamentaux de la CEA en tant que groupe de réflexion, lieu de mobilisation et pilier opérationnel peuvent contribuer au travail de l'Équipe de pays des Nations Unies dans les pays membres africains.

1/2 Visite de courtoisie du nouveau Coordinateur résident des Nations Unies en Éthiopie, M. Ozonnia Ojielo, au Secrétaire exécutif @claverGatete...

During the courtesy call on ES @claverGatete by the new UN RC to Ethiopia Mr. Ozonnia Ojielo, they discussed how ECA’s core roles as a think tank, convening and operational pillar, can contribute to the UNCT’s work in Member countries.

The exchange underscored the importance of data-driven planning—from soil mapping & improved inputs to stronger regional coordination alongside collab on climate action & preparations for COP32. Cooperation between ECA & the AUC remains key to advancing Africa-led solutions.

Agriculture & rural development were highlighted as key drivers of economic resilience. With youth making more than 60% of Africa’s population, expanding opportunities in agribusiness, fisheries, and the blue economy is essential for job creation and strengthening food security.

ECA’s ES @claverGatete met with AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy & Sustainable Environment H.E. @MosesVilakati to exchange on advancing Africa’s food security, agricultural transformation, & youth employment through coordinated continental action.

Les inscriptions à #COM2026 st tjs ouvertes : indico.un.org/event/1021509/… : Croissance par l’innovation : exploiter les données & technologies de pointe au service de la transformation éco. de l’Afrique, 28 mars-3 avril 2026, Tanger, Maroc. En savoir plus : uneca.org/eca-events/cfm…

The exchange underscored the importance of continued collaboration between @ECA_OFFICIAL and the @_AfricanUnion Commission to strengthen Africa’s economic resilience and support informed continental decision-making.

The Executive Secretary of @ECA_OFFICIAL, @claverGatete, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Discussions focused on Africa’s economic outlook amid a rapidly evolving global landscape.

3/3 "Strong internal controls, clear leadership vision & recognizing team contributions are key to boosting success ,” Said Adejumobi, Director SPORD at Programme- Policy dialogue of the #ECAFellowship Programme #OrganizationalResilience #UN80

2/3 “Institutional change requires agility in leadership at all levels, centering the unseen and allowing them to be heard,” -  Hilda Syahuka, ECA Fellow on her case study approach - research titled, ‘Change Management & Organizational Survival: A review of literature’   #UN80

1/3 Engaging discussions chaired by ES @ClaverGatete stemming from ECA Fellows’ case studies on leadership and organizaional resilience as part of the Policy Dialogue Series of the #ECAFellowshipProgramme for Young African Professionals. #OrganizationalResilience #UN80