The main page includes "Headlines," "Highlighted Documents," and "Conferences, Meetings, and Seminars." Also note, in particular, the left column for "Publications," "Statistical information," and more. Embedded within each of these categories is a large amount of full text and statistical material regarding the broad areas of globalization and development.

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ECA is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It promotes economic development of Africa by coordinating actions directed towards this end and in reinforcing economic relationships.