The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) celebrates 60th anniversary at its HQ, in Addia Ababa

Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the UN in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, the Economic Commission for Africa has over the past 60 years, made notable landmark contributions to the continent.

ADDIS ABABA (Semonegna.com)–On 17th December 2018, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has celebrated 60 years of promoting the economic and social development of Africa.

Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA has over the past 60 years, made notable landmark contributions to the development agenda in Africa and beyond and continues to have an important role to play going forward as new challenges emerge on the continent

In this regard, ECA organized a series of events including a high-level panel discussion on “ECA – 60 years in step with African development”, an Awards ceremony of the contest on Innovation as an engine of growth and transformation, and the Launch of the booklet: “ECA – 60 years in step with African development”.

“This is a wonderful occasion to be able to look forward… especially at a time when Africa is going through tremendous transformation such as the possibilities of the digital economy.” Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator

The celebration was officially opened by Ms. Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of ECA, and featured remarks by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat, the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Her Excellency Sahle-Work Zewde, among others.

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