UNECA calls for collective efforts for sustainable development in Africa


ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has called on African countries to exert concerted efforts to build resilience against the adverse effects of climate change on African economies.

The call was made by Antonio Pedro, UNECA deputy executive secretary, as he said that the African continent bears the brunt of current global uncertainties, with the world falling deeper into economic fragility, climate change, conflict and distrust.

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