Meet the Economic Commission for Africa
In 1958, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) established five regional commissions to seek regionally-based solutions for economic integration, development stimulation and improvement of participation in the international community. These commissions were created on the recommendation of the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee during its twelfth session. The Economic Commissions for Africa (ECA) works specifically with the 54 member states on the African continent. […]