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ECA

@ECA_OFFICIAL

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

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Joined July 2011

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DES Mama Keita opened today's International Conference on Cybersecurity & AI at @ECA_OFFICIAL with a pointed reminder: every technological revolution creates opportunity — but seldom distributes it equally. Africa must govern with foresight or risk being left behind.
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AI is transforming cybersecurity — but also enabling new threats. At today's conference, DES Mama Keita called on all stakeholders to ensure AI becomes a force for progress, not peril. Africa must shape the future, not adapt to decisions made elsewhere.
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"Today, Amb Nasir Aminu from the Federal Republic of Nigeria presented his credentials to @ECA_OFFICIAL's Exec Sec @claverGatete. He reassured the ES that this visit marks a significant step in strengthening the diplomatic relations & collaboration on Nigeria's initiatives."
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"Nigeria (one of the largest African eco), plays a vital role in #ECOWAS. ECA's committed to help in cap devpt for #AfCFTA implementation among others & transitioning towards inclusive, sustainable devpt through targeted interventions/strategic partnerships” – ES @claverGatete
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"Cybersecurity is easy." - Lukasz Cyra, the chief of Digital and IT Management, @ECA_OFFICIAL controversially said. Instead, what’s hard is the discipline to do the basics every time. #CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust #DigitalTransformation #AfricaForward
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The International Conference on Cybersecurity & AI is underway at @ECA_OFFICIAL in Addis Ababa — bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders & cybersecurity practitioners to shape Africa's digital future. 🌍 #CyberSecurity #AI #DigitalAfrica
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From AI-enabled threats to critical infrastructure protection, the two-days conference will tackle the hard questions. As cybercriminals exploit AI to automate attacks & spread disinformation, Africa must build the governance, resilience & talent to stay ahead. #CyberSecurity #AI
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Guinea advanced its National Data Governance Strategy through consultations, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement convened by ECA, MCENI and GIZ. The process also introduced the Government AI Campus and an AI Readiness Assessment. 🔗For more: tinyurl.com/525r83cu #AI
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Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹
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Ethiopia Delivers - This review demonstrates how coordinated efforts are driving tangible change where it matters most.
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Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia
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In his remarks at the ETHIOPIA DELIVERS Summit, Mr. Claver Gatete, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), highlighted Ethiopia as a compelling example of transformative reform. He pointed to the
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"#Ethiopia's showcasing real transformation through initiatives, #GreenLegacy (48bn trees planted). This massive reforestation effort not only restores landscapes but unites citizens in a nat'l movement for sustainable devpt" ES @claverGatete, "Ethiopia Delivers High-Level Forum"
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"#Ethiopia's transforming its energy landscape w/ the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam & renewables like wind & solar. Already exporting clean electricity to Kenya & Djibouti, it’s a beacon of regional energy security & collaboration" - ES @claverGatete. #CleanEnergy
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"From leading in electric mobility to becoming Africa's largest airline, Ethiopia is driving change across various sectors. W/ impressive tourism growth & agri self-sufficiency, it proves that strategic investments can foster resilience & eco devpt" - ES @claverGatete #Innovation
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1/2 "During the meeting with Togo’s Minister of Finance & Minister of Health, ECA_OFFICIAL's Chief of Staff @abudiaw delivered an insightful presentation on the #FinancingHealthInAfrica Initiative...
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2/2 ...He explained why Togo stands out as the ideal pioneer, showcasing its bold health reforms and the essential role of health as a macroeconomic imperative. Togo has agreed to continue this important conversation to further explore collaborative opportunities.
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1/2 As a follow-up on the #FinancingHealthInAfrica Initiative, ES @claverGatete engaged in a fruitful discussion w/ Togo’s Minister of Finance & Minister of Health. He emphasized the critical role of health as a sovereign Investment for sustainable devpt & long-term prosperity...
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Jun 22
2/2 ...It was agreed that the Ministers would review the forthcoming documentation internally and revert in due course.
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Jun 22
Opening the #AfriCreativeFutureForum2026, DES @mamakeita_mama highlighted Africa’s cultural renaissance and digital transformation as powerful forces for innovation, job creation and more inclusive, prosperous societies. #CreativeEconomy
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She emphasized that Africa’s youth must be empowered at the intersection of culture and technology—not merely as consumers, but as creators, innovators and entrepreneurs driving the continent’s digital future and shaping the responsible use of #AI. #YouthEmpowerment
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1/2 Executive Secretary @claverGatete had a productive meeting with UN High Commissioner for Refugees, @BarhamSalih, emphasizing the urgent need to enhance collaboration through strategic alignment for achieving #SDGs in #CRVS, #PeaceBuilding and #Education...
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2/2 ...shifting from emergency responses to development focused approaches for promoting inclusion and resilience.
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They agreed to prioritize policy dialogues/institutional collaboration, making displacement & refugee issues central to devpt discussions. ECA stresses that empowering refugees/migrants is crucial for countries devpt & aligns w/ #Agenda2063 & #SDGs, collaborating closely w/ UNHCR
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