Seventh Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

The seventh session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), which was held at Nairobi City Hall from 9-23 February, reviewed the work carried out by the Commission and examined proposals for future action. The agenda included reports on economic and social trends, the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning, the African Development Bank, economic integration and international assistance.
Philippe de Seynes, Under-Secretary for Economic and Social Affairs, who addressed the session's second plenary meeting on 10 February.