Question and answer with the acting executive secretary of ECA

Abstract

The 19th edition of the Question & Answers series with ECA’s Acting Executive Secretary reflects on the significant achievements of ECA in 2022, highlighting key initiatives such as the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, the Kigali Declaration, and the development of the African Trade Exchange (ATEX). The Acting Executive Secretary discusses the organization's response to the Russia/Ukraine crisis, the establishment of a common registry for carbon credits, and the successful launch of the ECA exposition. The edition emphasizes the importance of the ECA Fellowship Programme in nurturing young African professionals and the outcomes of major conferences, including COP27, which focused on climate change and sustainable development. The document also outlines ECA's commitment to gender parity and the strides made in human resource management, including recruitment and training initiatives. As ECA moves into 2023, the focus will be on strengthening Africa's resilience to external shocks and addressing structural vulnerabilities, with a call for continued collaboration and innovative financing solutions.