ECA

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is headquartered in Addis Ababa with offices in Dakar, Kigali, Lusaka, Niamey, Rabat & Yaounde. IDEAS to ACTION.

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2/2 ...They agreed to advance practical collaboration, joint research & investment to scale energy solutions across the continent. @ECA_OFFICIAL

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1/2 On the margins of #HLPF2026, ES @claverGatete met with GEIDCO Chairman Xin, underscoring that regional power grid interconnections, renewable energy, critical minerals & EV value chains are central to powering #AfCFTA and Africa’s industrialization...

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On the sidelines of #HLPF2026, ES @ClaverGatete met @UNHABITAT ED @AnaClaudiaRossb to advance collaboration on affordable housing, upgrading informal settlements & integrated urban development that creates jobs, improves livelihoods & advances #SDG11 across Africa. @ECA_OFFICIAL

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On the margins of #HLPF2026, ES @claverGatete met with USG @GuyRyder to discuss progress on #UN80 and how a more integrated, efficient and results-oriented UN system can better support countries to deliver on the #SDGs and Africa's development aspirations. @ECA_OFFICIAL

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@claverGatete “Africa is demonstrating that energy transformation is possible—from expanding geothermal power to advancing green hydrogen. Now is the time to scale up, deepen regional cooperation & harness innovation to leave no country behind in this transition” - ES @claverGatete.

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“Energy is central to sustainable devpt, resilience & eco transformation. Africa’s energy transition is a devpt agenda—powering industries, creating jobs & accelerating growth” - @claverGatete, #HLPF2026 on “Advancing Equitable, Resilient Energy Innovation for Sustainable Devpt”

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“Africa holds 60% of the world’s solar resources and vast critical minerals for the clean energy transition. But opportunity alone isn’t enough: major investments in infrastructure & value addition are key to unlocking this potential for jobs and prosperity” - ES @claverGatete.

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Togo’s #VNR demonstrates progress in growth, energy access, and transport connectivity, with a roadmap centered on protection, unity, and transformation to advance sustainable development for all. #HLPF2026 #Agenda2030

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19 African countries are taking stock of progress through their Voluntary National Reviews at #HLPF2026, underscoring Africa's commitment to advancing the #SDGs and #Agenda2063 through evidence-based policies and accelerated implementation.

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Guinea Bissau’s #VNR underscores strong SDG integration, investments in social protection and infrastructure, and the power of partnerships to leave no one behind. #HLPF2026 #Agenda2030

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For those attending #HLPF2026, please join us on Monday, 13 July at 1:15pm in the UNHQ Library, room L-133, for an informative session highlighting concrete examples of how countries and cities are implementing policies to advance the SDGs and get progress back on track.

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2/2 ...Discussions focused on creating an enabling environment for greater private sector investment across #Africa by leveraging ECA's policy expertise & ICC's global business network. Together, we can accelerate sustainable growth & shared prosperity. @iccwbo @ECA_OFFICIAL

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1/2 ES @claverGatete held constructive talks with @ICCSecGen John W.H. Denton on advancing collaboration b/w @ECA_OFFICIAL and @iccwbo. They agreed to develop a joint action plan to support Africa's devpt priorities and deliver tangible outcomes for the continent... #HLPF2026

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At the @UNDESA Global Policy Dialogue, ES @claverGatete stressed that sustainable cities start with people and a clear master plan. Water, sanitation, clean energy and private sector investment are key to building resilient cities that leave no one behind. #HLPF2026

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2/2 ...Discussions emphasized stronger AU-led coordination, better information sharing to the Africa Group and leveraging ECA's technical expertise to advance Africa's common positions globally. A united continental approach will deliver greater impact. #Africa @ECA_OFFICIAL

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1/2 ES @claverGatete held fruitful talks w/ H.E. Amar Bendjama, PR of Algeria to the UN on strengthening Africa's collective voice in global governance. They underscored the need for more coordinated African engagement across UN bodies, including #ECOSOC & the Security Council...