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The first innovation prize for Africa to be awarded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(2012-03)
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) are delighted to announce the establishment of the African Innovation Prize worth USD 100,000 for the winner and USD 50,000 ...
ECA underscores science, technology and innovation policies in progress report to member states
(2011-05)
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has presented a detailed report on its activities in the area of Science & Technology (S&T) during the ongoing Second Session of the Committee on Development, Information, Science ...
Creativity, science and a touch of ingenuity could spur economic growth
(2008-03)
The Science with Africa Conference, taking place at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), is the place to be for scientists, policy makers and entrepreneurs, watching out for ideas and concepts that can ...
New ECA-Sponsored Initiative Offers African Scientists Training in U.S.
(2008-12)
The new initiative, African Science to Business Challenge will solicit proposals in the biomedical engineering and water quality fields from researchers who are interested in receiving additional training in the United ...
2013 innovation prize for Africa launched
(2012-07)
The second round of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA), which aims to reward innovation across Africa in key sectors of interest, was launched today at a press conference organized by the Economic Commission for Africa ...
Experts meet on new technologies for Africa's transformation
(2014-08)
A Senior Experts Dialogue (SED), themed “Science, Technology and Innovation and the African Transformation Agenda: Making New Technologies work for Africa’s Transformation”, was held in Abuja, Nigeria, from 21-22 July 2014. ...
Ethiopian parliamentarians to graduate on e-strategies
(2003-08)
36 Ethiopian Members of Parliament will graduate on Thursday, 28 August at 4:30pm in the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) Delegate’s Lounge after a two-month ECA-sponsored intensive training on Information and ...
Experts adopt Declaration of Addis Ababa on harmonization of cyber legislation
(2012-06)
Over 80 experts from Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa regions concluded a three day consultative workshop with the adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration on harmonization of cyber legislation in Africa. The declaration ...
In ECA's report to member states, policy and regulatory commitment emerge as crucial to ICT progress in Africa
(2011-05)
The ICT, Science and Technology Division ISTD reported at the ICT sub-committee meeting Tuesday that it had concentrated during the year 2009-2010 on supporting countries to implement their ICT policies and strategies. Ms. ...
Media workshop debates challenges of science communication in East Africa
(2012-09)
Journalists attending a two-day workshop in Addis Ababa, jointly organized by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the African Union ...