Endorses resolution 2026/3 of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on the reorganization of the work of the Economic Commission for Africa, annexed to the present resolution.
Resolution 2026/3
Reorganization of the work of the Economic Commission for Africa
The Conference of Ministers,
Recalling Economic and Social Council resolution 671 A (XXV) of 29 April 1958, in which the Economic Commission for Africa was mandated to promote the economic and social development of its members and facilitate international cooperation in support of African development,
Recalling also General Assembly resolution 79/318 of 18 July 2025, in which the Assembly welcomed the efforts of the Secretary-General to strengthen the United Nations in order to keep pace with a changing world and to make it fit for the present and future challenges through the UN80 Initiative,
Recalling further General Assembly resolution 80/242 of 30 December 2025, in which the Assembly endorsed the revised estimates related to the proposed programme budget for 2026,1
Acknowledging the report of the Executive Secretary on the activities of the Commission from March 2025 to February 2026,2 in which the results achieved by the Commission in all its programme areas are highlighted,
Notes the revision of resource requirements in the proposed programme budget for 2026 and the readjustment of the organizational structure, which were carried out to strengthen internal coordination, improve collaboration across divisions, reduce fragmentation and enhance overall efficiency within the context of the UN80 Initiative;
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Also notes the additional realignments made to the programme of work of the Economic Commission for Africa to further strengthen efficiency and effectiveness, enhance coherence, strengthen synergies and better respond to the needs of the members of the Commission;
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Notes with appreciation that the proposed reorganization does not alter the intergovernmental mandates or geographic coverage of the Commission;
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Authorizes the Commission to reorganize its programme of work by streamlining its divisions and sections;
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Also authorizes the renaming of the Gender, Poverty and Social Policy Division as the Socioeconomic Development Division, the renaming of subprogramme 6, on gender and women’s empowerment, as “Economic empowerment of women and youth”, and the renaming of subprogramme 9, on poverty, inequality and social policy, as “Poverty and socioeconomic policy”, and requests that the objectives of these subprogrammes be adjusted accordingly;
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Further authorizes the Commission to refine the objective and area of specialization of subprogramme 7, component 1, subregional activities in North Africa, to better align its programmatic delivery towards a broader and more integrated focus on accelerated and inclusive growth and sustainable development, with increased emphasis on macroeconomic policy, development financing, fiscal management, regional integration and economic diversification;
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Requests the Executive Secretary to continue identifying opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency and to further strengthen the Commission so that it remains fully fit for purpose.
