Policy Dialogue for the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development 2024 (Online)
Objective: The aim of the Pre-COM 2024 high-level policy dialogue, organized by UNECA Subregional Office for North Africa, is to encourage consideration of the necessity for North Africa to transition towards inclusive green economies. It also aims to identify priority pathways and discuss financing opportunities and options to accelerate the transition towards inclusive green economies […]
Strengthening the Migration-Development Nexus in Africa (Inception Workshop – On Invitation)
Diasporas contribute significantly to the sustainable development of both destination and origin countries, making diverse economic, social, and cultural contributions. They bring home significant remittances and acquired skills from destination countries, providing significant benefits to home countries and as useful source of technological transfer, and innovative ideas for national development. They send money to home […]
Joint Session of the Intergovernmental Committees of Senior Officials and Experts for North and West Africa 2024 (On Invitation)
Hotel Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses Avenue Imam Malek, Impasse, Rabat 10000, MoroccoTheme of the meeting: The theme of the thirty-ninth meeting of Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for North and twenty-seventh meeting for West Africa will focus “Accelerating AfCFTA Implementation in North and West Africa through digital transformation and economic diversification”. The theme is not only topical, but it is also timely given that […]
Expert Group Meeting “Harnessing the Potential of the AfCFTA: The Catalytic Role of Economic Diversification and Innovative Digital Technology”
Objective: The aim of the meeting is to contribute to the promotion of African continental integration and to improve the positioning of the economies of North and West Africa within the process of building a single market. The meeting will leverage ongoing digital advancements to promote economic diversification. Expected Outcome: The meeting will provide countries […]
The Challenges and Impact of Climate Change on Employment in North Africa
Objectives: This webinar aims to identify key challenges that North African countries regarding climate change in terms of employment and policy recommendations. The specific objectives of the webinar are: Raise awareness and understanding of the interconnected challenges of climate change and employment in North Africa. Share key figures and projections regarding climate change’s effects on […]
Leveraging Climate Finance for Decent Jobs in Africa, Challenges and Opportunities (Online)
Presentation and objectives: Although Africa contributes less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it is the continent most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Its economies already face severe impacts on growth, employment, and poverty, while access to climate finance remains limited, with Africa receiving less than 5% of global flows. The cost […]
40th Session of the Intergovernmental Committees of Senior Officials and Experts for North Africa 2025 (On Invitation)
Theme of the meeting: The theme of the fortieth session of the of Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for North Africa will focus on “Enhancing Domestic Resource Mobilization […]
Expert Group Meeting “Increasing Domestic Resource Mobilization through Innovative Policies and Digital Technologies”
Domestic resource mobilization (DRM) is critical for fiscal independence and for financing the development of a country, particularly public spending and investment that are key for long run growth (education, health, infrastructures etc.). DRM is not only about taxation and savings, but increasingly about how digital transformation can modernize fiscal systems, reduce leakages, and expand […]
Middle Income Countries Trap: The Case of North Africa (Online)
Presentation and objectives: The middle-income trap (MIT) refers to countries that, after reaching a moderate level of development, experience a growth slowdown that prevents them from advancing further. Traditional explanations, based on neoclassical, structural, and endogenous growth theories, emphasize the need for capital accumulation, structural transformation, technological upgrading, integration into global value chains, human capital […]
