UN ECA Delivers Public Lecture at Dire Dawa University

UN ECA Delivers Public Lecture at Dire Dawa University

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• February 16, 2026

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) team delivered a public lecture to economics staff and students at Dire Dawa University.

The delegation, led by Dr. Zuzana Schiwidrowski, Director of the Socio-Economic Development Division, presented on the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), focusing on its outcomes and implications for African countries.

The lecture emphasized the importance of moving beyond GDP as the sole measure of economic progress. It highlighted major global priorities such as Expanding investment in human capital, Enhancing crisis resilience and their relevance for Africa including increased policy space and financing, linking social investment to macroeconomic stability and climate resilience, and advancing the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index.

The session also covered ECA-led initiatives addressing Africa’s key challenges like inequality, climate vulnerability and institutional capacity while exploring opportunities through digital innovation, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and youth-driven transformation.

The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, fostering meaningful dialogue between the UN ECA team and participants.