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August 10, 2018

Commemoration of Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day “Promoting Innovative Universal Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System for Good Governance and Better Lives”

Commemoration of the First Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day- August 10, 2018

Economic Affairs
July 11, 2018

In Africa, government action is key to overcoming challenges related to growth, jobs and inequalities, according to the new joint report by the African Union Commission and the OECD Development Centre

JOINT PRESS RELEASE

Addis Ababa, 11 July 2018

In Africa, government action is key to overcoming challenges related to growth, jobs and inequalities, according to the new joint report by the African Union Commission
and the OECD Development Centre

Economic Affairs
July 11, 2018

Launch of the First-Ever AU African Development Dynamics Report and Shasa 2

1. The Annual Economic Report on African Development Dynamics and ( in collaboration with OCDE)
2. The Revived Strategy for the Harmonization of Statistics in Africa (SHaSA II) – in collaboration with UNECA, AfDB and ACBF

Economic Affairs
July 11, 2018

African Union Commission, Department of Economic Affairs launches the 2018 Annual Economic Report on African Development Dynamics and the Revived Strategy for the Harmonization of Statistics in Africa (SHaSA II)

MEDIA ADVISORY
African Union Commission, Department of Economic Affairs launches the 2018 Annual Economic Report on African Development Dynamics and the Revived Strategy for the Harmonization of Statistics in Africa (SHaSA II)

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

Economic Affairs
June 06, 2018

Madagascar accueille un atelier de formation des coordonnateurs nationaux et régionaux de la Stratégie d’Harmonisation des Statistiques en Afrique (SHaSA)

Antananarivo, Madagascar 5-8 Juin 2018: Un atelier de formation des coordonnateurs nationaux et régionaux de la Stratégie d’Harmonisation des Statistiques en Afrique (SHaSA) des pays membres est actuellement en cours en Madagascar.

Economic Affairs
May 14, 2018

The African Union Commission celebrates its 10th Anniversary of the Private Sector Forum in Egypt with a focus on Women and Youth Entrepreneurship

Cairo, Egypt 9-11 May 2018: The Three Day African Union Private Sector Forum opened in Cairo on Wednesday 9 May 2018. The Forum was organized in collaboration with the Egyptian Business Women Association.

Economic Affairs
May 09, 2018 to May 11, 2018

10th African Union Private Sector Forum

Cairo, Egypt

Theme: Made in Africa towards realizing Africa's economic Transformation and achieving Agenda 2063

Economic Affairs
April 18, 2018

Ministers of Finance, Economy and Integration call for more efficient and transparent African Institutions and Tax Systems to fight against Corruption and Illicit Financial Flows in Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 16-17 April 2018: The Ministerial segment of the 2nd AU Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration opened in Addis-Ababa on Monday 16 April 2018.

The Specialized Technical Committees, Economic Affairs
April 12, 2018 to April 17, 2018

2nd Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration

12-17 April, 2018 , AUC Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The African Economic Statutory Conference of Reference reporting to AU Policy organs and organized by the African Union for Africans

Economic Affairs
March 08, 2018

Prof. Victor Harison, Commissioner for Economic Affairs, meets with the Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) and French private sector representatives

Prof. Victor Harison, Commissioner for Economic Affairs, meets with the Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) and French private sector representatives

Economic Affairs
February 23, 2018

The African Central Bank project presented during the First Ordinary Meeting of the Bureau of the African Central Bank Association (AACB) held in Dakar, Senegal

Dakar, Senegal 23 February 2018:- An AUC delegation, led by Dr.

Economic Affairs
January 29, 2018

The Department of Economic Affairs and Tunisian Government officials sign the Host Agreement for the African Union Institute for Statistics in Africa (STATAFRIC) to be based in Tunis

The Department of Economic Affairs and Tunisian Government officials sign the Host Agreement for the African Union Institute for Statistics in Africa (STATAFRIC) to be based in Tunis

30th AU Summit, Economic Affairs

News & Events

August 10, 2018

Commemoration of Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day “Promoting Innovative Universal Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System for Good Governance and Better Lives”

July 11, 2018

In Africa, government action is key to overcoming challenges related to growth, jobs and inequalities, according to the new joint report by the African Union Commission and the OECD Development Centre

July 11, 2018

Launch of the First-Ever AU African Development Dynamics Report and Shasa 2

Latest Documents

July 12, 2018

Summaries and Recommendations of Proceedings of the Fifth Congress of African Economists

July 12, 2018

Proceedings of the Fifth Congress of African Economists

July 04, 2018

Africa’s Development Dynamics 2018

Latest Speeches

July 11, 2018

Welcome note Representative of the Sudan Government Launch of the report “Africa’s Development Dynamics” and the Revised Strategy for the Harmonization of Statistics in Africa (SHaSA2)

July 11, 2018

PROJET DE DISCOURS DU PRESIDENT DE LA COMMISSION DE L’UNION AFRICAINE A l’occasion du lancement du rapport « Dynamiques du Développement en Afrique » et de la « Stratégie pour l’harmonisation des statistiques en Afrique (SHaSA2) » 11 juillet 2018

June 05, 2018

Allocution d’ouverture prononcée par S.E Prof. Victor HARISON Commissaire aux Affaires économiques Commission de l’Union africaine Antananarivo, 5 juin 2018 Antananarivo, Madagascar

Core Mandate

“Initiate and promote policies and strategies aimed at strengthening coordination, harmonising continental initiatives as regards to economic integration and developing regional cooperation”