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Community Organizations United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Acronym
UNECA
United Nations Agency

Focal point

Collen V Kelapile
Phone number
+251115445788

Location

Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Postal address
Menelik II Ave.
P.O. Box 3001
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Working languages
English
French

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

Members: