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🤖📊DAY TWO | Building AI and Data Literacy for the Libraries of Tomorrow! Day-2 of the workshop “Empowering Library and Information Professionals for the AI Era” focused on Artificial Intelligence and Data Literacy, led by Dr. Yalemisew M. Abgaz, Assistant Professor at Dublin City University. 🔎Participants explored evaluating AI and its applications in libraries, 📊 data literacy and analytics, and 🚀 data and AI readiness. 💫 The day also featured a guided tour of the ECA Library, where participants connected with library colleagues and learned more about its resources and services. #AI #DataLiteracy #Libraries #KnowledgeManagement #ECALibrary

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📢✨HAPPENING TODAY at ECA Library! Today’s session of the workshop “Empowering Library and Information Professionals for the AI Era” explores Cataloging & Metadata, Resource Discovery, and Resource Description and Access (RDA). 💡From metadata to discovery, let’s explore how AI can transform library services and shape the future of knowledge access! 📅 20–22 October 2026 📍 Library Lecture Room, Limpopo Building #AI #Libraries #Metadata #KnowledgeManagement #ECALibrary

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📢🌍Knowledge Knows No Borders! It was an honour to have our Director, Mr. Said Adejumobi, of the Strategic Planning, Oversight and Results Division (SPORD) at ECA, deliver the opening remarks at the workshop “Empowering Library and Information Professionals for the AI Era: How Will AI Shape the Future of Libraries.” 💬“Africa’s knowledge capacity is not confined by geography. Knowledge is transboundary and knows no borders.” He emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between African institutions and the diaspora to harness Africa’s knowledge base, enhance global competitiveness, and accelerate the continent’s development agenda. 🫵 A powerful reminder that collaboration and knowledge-sharing are key to Africa’s transformation! #KnowledgeManagement #Libraries #AI #AfricanDevelopment #ECALibrary

✨📢 Exciting news for the library and information community!✨ How will Artificial Intelligence (AI) shape the future of libraries? What opportunities does it offer library and information professionals? 📢 An upcoming workshop! Join us for “Empowering Library and Information Professionals for the AI Era: How Will AI Shape the Future of Libraries” to explore how AI is transforming libraries, knowledge services, and the ways we discover, manage, and share information. 📅Date: October 20–22, 2026 ⏲️Time: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (EAT) 📍Venue: Library Lecture Room, Limpopo Building 💡The future of libraries is evolving. Let’s explore it together! #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfLibraries #LibraryInnovation #KnowledgeManagement

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A look at the benefits of a Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) TSA is a statistical framework developed by UN Tourism to measure the direct economic contribution of travel✈️ and tourism🧳 to a nation's economy💰️ The publications below outline São Tomé and Príncipe's journey from learning about the framework to implementing it and measuring its impact. The first publication was a study on what São Tomé and Príncipe stood to gain by reforming its tourism sector and implementing the TSA. The second publication outlines the tangible financial gains the country saw after following the framework🪜 Find these and more in our knowledge repository 👉️ repository.uneca.org #SDGs #ECALibrary #Tourism #EconomicDevelopment

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📢 September 2026 LibAlerts is here! Stay informed and explore the latest knowledge resources curated at ECA! ✨ What’s inside? 📖Featured e-books on Poverty, Inequality & Social Policy 📰E-journals and magazines from various databases 🌐Featured Resource: PressReader HotSpot — thousands of newspapers and magazines, all in one subscription! 🔎Discover new insights, stay abreast of developments in your thematic areas, and make the most of ECA Library’s knowledge resources. 👉Explore the September issue: uneca.org/sites/default/…

🎗️ THE BEST PROTECTION IS EARLY DETECTION! 💗 In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to attend a Public Lecture on Breast Cancer, organized by ECA’s United Nations Health Care Centre (UNHCC). Join us to learn more about breast cancer awareness, the importance of early detection, and the role of timely medical advice in protecting your health. 📅 Date: October 15, 2026 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM (EAT) 💻 Register and join online: https://zoom.un/meeting/register/u9wWrZ75Qa6CujV56Xyeow 🔑 Meeting ID: 9710304 8179 🔒 Passcode: 821157 📲 Scan the QR code to register! 💗 Know the signs. Get informed. Act early. Share the message—early detection matters! #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #HealthAwareness #PublicLecture #ECA

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Building an AfCFTA brief? Use UN Comtrade to examine exports by product, partner and year. Start with one commodity and compare its destinations. Find it through ECA Library: comtrade.un.org #ECALibrary #AfCFTA Evidence: comtradeplus.un.org/TradeFlow?ps=a…

@IFCAfrica A case study based on Southern African countries and how they are using tech to participate in global value chains Click here for access to more publications on Africa's development 👉 repository.uneca.org #ECALibrary #EconomicDevelopment

L'hydrogène vert ♻️🟢 Qu'est-ce que c'est ? Comment pouvons-nous exploiter son potentiel sur le continent 🌍️? Cette publication analyse les contraintes liées aux infrastructures, au financement et propose des recommandations stratégiques pour soutenir des systèmes énergétiques durables, le développement industriel et la coopération régionale. Veuillez explorer nos publications sur les systèmes énergétiques durables et d'autres publications sur le développement de l'Afrique ici 👉️ repository.uneca.org

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Life through your lenses📸 There is still loads of time to tell your China-Africa stories through your pictures Come be a part and be sure to submit your entries via this link - forms.gle/p3Nd9B828perQ7… #ChinaAfricaImpressions #ChinaAfricaFriendship #AddisAbaba

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Before “Send” meant a click, there were stamps, handwritten addresses and lots of patience! 😊📫 In today’s digital age, the postal network still connects people, communities and possibilities. 🌍✨ This #WorldPostDay, we celebrate the 2026 theme: “One postal network, infinite possibilities.” At UNECA, KMSS/Registry keeps connections moving through postal services, diplomatic pouches, couriers and hand deliveries, supporting UNECA and UN agencies. From “Has it arrived?” 👀 to “Delivered!” 📦✅ We’ve come a long way! 💌 What’s one thing about traditional mail today’s digital generation might never understand? Tell us below! 👇 #WorldPostDay #OnePostalNetwork #UNECA #KMSS #Registry #PostalServices #KeepingUsConnected

Can services drive East Africa's structural transformation? Explore this question in the Journal of African Economies, a resource available through ECA Library. go.openathens.net/redirector/une… #ECALibrary #AfricanEconomies Evidence: academic.oup.com/jae

💭 Are you curious about Africa's transition to electric💡mobility🚘️? 🤔 Do you want to find out more about how we can unlock women's participation in clean energy♻️? Explore our most recent #ECAPubsataGlance with publications looking at those two topics and plenty more here 👉️ youtube.com/shorts/GM8bqnj…

Explore UNdata: a single access point to statistical resources from across the UN system. Use it to find key indicators, explore trends, compare countries and regions, and support evidence-based research with authoritative UN statistics. 🔎 Explore UNdata: data.un.org #UNdata #Research #Statistics #Data #UnitedNations #ECALibrary

It's not always about implementation, but also about planning and taking input from colleagues. Today was day one of the #reflection & #brainstorming session on the medium-term programme and resource mobilization framework for 2027 to 2030. Day one looked at 🎓️ Identifying key lessons and systemic challenges across both frameworks 💪 Strengthening alignment between programme plans and resources 💭 Reflecting on the approach and methodology that should be adopted in developing the upcoming framework

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