United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
From ideas to actions for a better AfricaWho we are: Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN's five regional commissions, ECA's mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development.Made
Basic Information
- Category: organization
- Website: http://www.uneca.org/
Documented Facts
- Inception (Wikidata): 1958 (Source 4: Wikidata Q1144508, revision 2555410136)
- Country (Wikidata; date unspecified): Ethiopia (Source 4: Wikidata Q1144508, revision 2555410136; Source 5: Wikidata label: Q115, revision 2547882878)
Evidence and Sources
- United Nations Economic Commission for Africa — Official Site (official)
- United Nations Economic Commission for Africa on facebook (social)
- United Nations Economic Commission for Africa on linkedin (social)
- Wikidata Q1144508, revision 2555410136 (knowledge-base)
- Wikidata label: Q115, revision 2547882878 (knowledge-base)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-22
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From ideas to actions for a better AfricaWho we are: Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN's five regional commissions, ECA's mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development.Made
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