ECA concludes annual review with renewed commitment for 2026.

Addis Ababa, 12 December 2025 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has successfully concluded its Accountability and Programme Performance Review Meeting (APPRM) for the year ending 2025, held from 8 to 12 December. Organized in hybrid format, the event brought together the entire staff of the commission to assess achievements in 2025 and to map out a strategic plan for 2026.

Under the theme "Sustaining Gains: Taking Stock of Results in 2025 and Planning for Strategic Impact in 2026," the meeting fostered vibrant discussions on the ECA's accomplishments in supporting regional integration, economic diversification, industrialisation, social and macroeconomic policies.

Participants also explored ways to deepen ECA's approach to innovative solutions to Africa's most urgent challenges, and the need for innovation in financing development in a challenging climate. Discussions focused on cross cutting themes, such as technology, connectivity, the centrality of women and youth and the importance of strengthening capacities, climate action, data and statistics for better development outcomes.

The APPRM featured remarks by the leadership, focusing on key opportunities at which ECA's voice contributed to major issues of priority for the Continent.

ECA's Executive Secretary, Claver Gatete, emphasised the organisation's dedication to adapting to emerging trends and harnessing opportunities for Africa's growth. "As we navigate the complexities of our time, ECA remains steadfast in its mission to empower Africa's development agenda," Gatete affirmed.

Deputy Executive Secretary, Hanan Morsy highlighted a number of key achievements, including ECA's support to the South Africa G20 agenda and the continued work on the reform of the global financial architecture.

Technical presentations and interactive sessions encouraged a lively exchange of ideas and expertise. Participants also valued the meeting's engaging format and forged opportunities for collaboration in 2026.

Said Adejumobi, Director of Strategic Planning, Oversight and Results Division (SPORD), the division responsible for APPRM, observed that the APPRM has demonstrated notable progress in promoting accountability and participatory planning, which will enhance the performance of the Commission in facilitating sustainable growth and development in Africa.

"By supporting member-states in strategic areas like macroeconomic policy and planning, development financing, regional value chains, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), technology and digitalization, data and statistics, and social development including gender and youth, ECA is addressing critical challenges and leveraging opportunities to advance the continent's development,' he added

A key outcome of the meeting, Adejumobi noted, is the commitment to strengthen regional coordination, foster social progress, and support economic growth to help realise Africa's development goals and ensure a lasting impact on the continent's future.

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