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International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy in Ethiopia to empower economy

The STI policy is built on eight pillars, including human resource development, research infrastructure, technology innovation, and intellectual property frameworks

A new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy aims to boost the country’s innovation rankings and drive sustainable growth. It’s an ambitious strategy focusing on top national priorities such as human capital, research, local innovation, and more. Ethiopia has finalized its Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy Implementation Strategy, marking a…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation delivers keynote speech at the opening session of the Egypt-Greece-Cyprus Business Forum

Al-Mashat highlighted that this trilateral cooperation spans a wide range of fields, including energy, natural resource utilization, economic and trade cooperation, and collaboration on cultural and environmental issues

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, delivered the keynote speech at the opening session of the Egypt-Greece-Cyprus Business Forum, held at the headquarters of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce. The forum coincided with the tenth summit of the trilateral cooperation mechanism between…

Amadou Hott, Candidate for the Presidency of the African Development Bank Group

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Video News Release: New Year Message from Mr. Amadou Hott, candidate for the Presidency of the African Development Bank Group

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Legal Affairs Directorate Organized the 6th Retreat of The ECOWAS Legal Advisers Network for End-Year 2024 Statutory Meetings

The participants of the Legal Advisers Network were representative of the ECOWAS Commission, ECOWAS Parliament and the West African Health Organisation (WAHO)

The 6th Retreat of the Network of all Legal Advisers across the ECOWAS institutions, agencies and offices was organised by the Legal Affairs Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission and held in Banjul, The Gambia from 17-21 December 2024. The Retreat commenced with a brief opening ceremony chaired by the Ag. Director,…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: This is the Year we will Deliver Key Projects, President Ruto

The government has made significant progress in the economy, security, agriculture, healthcare, education and electricity connectivity, among others

The government has successfully stabilised the country’s economy and will now turn its focus to the implementation of key development projects, President William Ruto has said. In the past two years, the President noted, key development programmes had stalled due to economic challenges. He, however, pledged that this year, Kenyans…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Egypt: H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, attends the launch of the E-Voting System and the Complaints and Performance Monitoring Program at the Administrative Prosecution Authority

The event was attended by Justice Minister Adnan Fangary, Youth and Sports Minister Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Administrative Prosecution Authority President Abdel Rady Seddik, and State Litigation Authority President Abdel Razeq Shoaib

As part of the directives of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to enhance government performance and promote digital transformation. H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, attends the launch of the E-Voting System and the Complaints and Performance Monitoring Program at the Administrative Prosecution Authority.…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

President Ramkalawan announces changes in the Cabinet of Ministers

The President also announced that the Vice President, Mr. Ahmed Afif will thereafter oversee the Ministry of Finance, Economy Planning, and Trade

President Wavel Ramkalawan announced the demission of Mr. Naadir Hassan from his position as Minister of Finance, Economy Planning, and Trade. During a press conference held this afternoon at State House, the President expressed his gratitude to Minister Hassan for his dedicated service to the nation in this crucial portfolio.…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Africa’s critical mineral resources, a boon for intra-African trade and regional integration

Research by the ECA shows that demand for critical minerals will drive the quest to decarbonize economies and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

Africa - rich in critical minerals - will accelerate intra-continental trade and harness its natural resources for sustainable development by rolling out effective trade policies, to benefit from the global rush for green energy transition. With approximately 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including cobalt, lithium, and nickel, which are…

Delegation of the European Union to Egypt
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Egypt |

European Commission provides €1 billion in macro-financial assistance to Egypt

This MFA, along with the second operation of €4 billion that is currently under discussion with co-legislators, forms a fundamental part of the EU-Egypt Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership

The European Commission has adopted a decision to disburse €1 billion in loans to Egypt following the fulfilment of the policy conditions agreed with the EU under the ongoing Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA). This disbursement, which corresponds to the first and only instalment, will take place in the coming days. This financial support…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Burkina Faso benefits from the 3rd phase of the technical assistance project

The project aims to strengthen national institutional capacities to measure the added value of regional services value chains, assess the impact of services sector development on international trade, and facilitate the development of public policy frameworks

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Market Institutions Section (MIS), supports member countries in promoting trade in services and integrating the services sector into regional and global value chains. A new technical assistance project is being implemented to unlock and stimulate the potential of financial services trade in…