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UNECA

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
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ECA Headquarters, Addis Ababa
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Map showing United Nations Economic Commission for Africa members`
Abbreviation ECA
Formation 1958
Type Primary Organ - Regional Branch
Legal status Active
Headquarters Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Head
Executive Secretary of ECA
Carlos Lopes (2012- )
Parent organization
ECOSOC
Website ECA Website

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA or ECA) was established in 1958 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council to encourage economic cooperation among its member states (the nations of the African continent) following a recommendation of the United Nations General Assembly.

It is one of five regional commissions.

The ECA has 54 member states corresponding to the 54 member states of the United Nations that lie within the continent of Africa or in oceans nearby the continent.

The Commission's work is structured into seven programme divisions:


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