Statement of Condolences by the Chairperson Following Tragic Demise of Malawi Vice President and his Entourage : ow.ly/V43e50Sfi6k

Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of #Malawi's VP Saulos Chilima Dr Saulos Chilima. His dedication to public service & reformist vision were truly remarkable. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family & the people of Malawi during this difficult time. #RIPSaulosChilima - Claver Gatete

Claver Gatete held excellent meeting with HE Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, President of #Malawi, on strengthening collaboration to deliver Malawi's vision of home-grown economic successes.

The meeting underscored immense opportunities for #industrialisation including promoting #SEZs, #criticalminerals #digitisation & boosting agriculture production, leveraging Mega Farms. Agreed to work together on #macroeconomic frameworks that will deliver results.

We need to tell the positive story of our continent. We need to highlight the successes in & from Africa. 🌍 And why not start with our own stories of success❓ Our stories can be a powerful way to change mindsets about Africa.

Many have said that the differences and divisions in our world are too great for us to come together for the common good. But the Summit of the Future showed that with a spirit of dialogue and compromise, we can join forces to steer our world to a more sustainable path. As this

Africa must invest in the transformation & modernization of statistical systems to accelerate sustainable devpt & economic growth by harnessing statistical innovations, new technologies &partnerships, ECA’s Oliver Chinganya has urged, at the opening of the 9th STATCOM

Colleen Zamba, Secretary to the President & Cabinet in Malawi, says accurate & reliable data is the foundation of effective governance & management in #Africa,  emphasizing the need 4 effective data collection & dissemination that contributes to sustainable devpt on the continent

Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh has challenged Africa to participate in the digital economy & innovate to build robust data & statistical systems that support development, foster inclusion & help achieve sustainable devpt for the Africa we want. #STATCOM2024

Oliver Chinganya Director ECA | ACS - African Centre for Statistics at ECA honored by the Young Network of Statisticians, a space he created in efforts to encourage a new generation of statisticians to engage and bring innovative approaches to the sector. Congratulations! #Statcom2024

Sixteen Days (25 Nov-10 Dec) of Activism under the theme « Towards Beijing +30: UNiTE to end violence against women and girls ». Watch ECA's Keiso Matashane-Marite, Chief of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Section video message:

Even in the darkest days, I’ve seen hope power change. There are no guarantees for what’s ahead in 2025. But I pledge to stand with all those who are working to forge a more peaceful, equal, stable and healthy future for all people.

The five United Nations Regional Economic Commissions embody the economic and social diversity of our expertise. With their networks and insights, we are working together with governments and partners to grow regional solutions that accelerate SDG progress for people and planet.

Unlocking the potential of AI also depends on keeping human agency & human rights at the heart of this rapidly evolving technology. This International Day of Education, let’s commit to keeping humanity at the centre of education systems, everywhere.

The retreat has reaffirmed ECA ‘s pivotal role in driving sustainable development, with an emphasis on agility and urgency to deliver impactful results at scale. #Ideas2Action 🇧🇼 ECA Office for North Africa ECA West Africa IDEP Africa

The ECA senior leadership has concluded its 2025 retreat in Botswana, solidifying priorities and realigning member states’ support for targeted interventions to accelerate the #SDGs and #Agenda2063 #Ideas2Action 🇧🇼 ECA SRO-EA ECASROSA @ECASROC

ECA leadership held a constructive meeting with Botswana Government officials led by the VP & Finance Minister, H.E. Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, focused on enhancing cooperation to tackle economic challenges & align with #Vision2036 for a prosperous future for Botswana.

ECA bids a fond farewell to Oliver Chinganya, Director of the Africa Centre for Statistics. His leadership has strengthened Africa’s data ecosystem, shaping policies for sustainable development. Wishing him a fulfilling retirement! 🌍📊 #ThankYouOliver ECA | ACS - African Centre for Statistics Oliver Chinganya

As 2030 deadline for #SDGs nears, how do we turn challenges into opportunities for #trade, #ClimateAction, #tech & tackling #poverty? Hear insights from Amina J Mohammed & heads of all 5 United Nations Regional Commissions on efforts to #LeaveNoOneBehind Watch 👉 shorturl.at/7sM3c

#WatchLive The 57th session of the Commission & Conference of Ministers 📅 12–18 March 2025 , Addis Ababa 🔎 Theme: Advancing the implementation of the AfCFTA — proposing transformative strategic actions 💻 youtube.com/live/82nt31rvN… #COM2025