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P.O. Box 3001
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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's mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development.
Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.
ECA’s thematic areas of focus are as follows:
- Macroeconomic Policy
- Regional Integration and Trade
- Social Development
- Natural Resources
- Innovation and Technology
- Gender
- Governance
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Resources
Displaying 721 - 725 of 872The acquisition and transfer of technology for production activities in African countries: note by the secretariat
This paper sets out the point of view of the ECA on the subject of transfer of technology and the issues in this field which form the main items of concern within the African region within this region, the scope of the subject of technology transfer is much wider than the present coverage of the formal concern and discussions which have been going on in the UN system as the result of the UNCTAD II Resolution on technology transfer.
The acquisition and transfer of technology for production activities in African countries: note by the secretariat
This paper sets out the point of view of the ECA on the subject of transfer of technology and the issues in this field which form the main items of concern within the African region within this region, the scope of the subject of technology transfer is much wider than the present coverage of the formal concern and discussions which have been going on in the UN system as the result of the UNCTAD II Resolution on technology transfer.
The state of agriculture in Africa
The importance of the agriculture sector in Africa, considered "both at production and employment levels is generally fully appreciated; in most African countries, especially in the South of Sahara, the share of agriculture in the GDP accounts for almost 40 per cent, and it is to be pointed out that 80 per cent of the population is living on this activity.
The state of agriculture in Africa
The importance of the agriculture sector in Africa, considered "both at production and employment levels is generally fully appreciated; in most African countries, especially in the South of Sahara, the share of agriculture in the GDP accounts for almost 40 per cent, and it is to be pointed out that 80 per cent of the population is living on this activity.
Agricultural research co-operation through agricultural research programmes on ecological bases-basic principles and general measures for strengthning co-operation
Agricultural Research Co-operation through Agricultural Research Programmes on Ecological Bases - Basic Principles and General Measures for Strengthening Co-operation. The development and the improvement of co-operation and co-ordination of technical and financial aid in the field of agricultural research, are problems of primary importance for agricultural development in Africa, Agricultural progress achieved in the more advanced countries has been obtained by continuing efforts in research and its application.