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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:

Resources

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Report on experiences in nuclear technology transfer for agricultural production and food preservation

Reports & Research
September, 1992
Africa

The report presents the benefits of nuclear technology, the central role played by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the United Nations in the transfer of nuclear technology applied to food and agriculture, as well as the experiences of Africa and some other developing regions in the acquisition of the technology. Some briefs are given on the discussions with scientists and technologists during missions to three African countries before concluding the report with recommendations.