Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, Minerals (ETTIM)

Commissioner

Structure

About Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, Minerals (ETTIM)

Economic Development, Integration and Trade Directorate

The Directorate of Economic Development, Integration and Trade promotes the work of the AU in the area of economic integration and private sector development and engagement.

Industry, Minerals, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Directorate

The Directorate of Industry, Minerals, Entrepreneurship and Tourism mandate is to contribute towards making Africa a significant and competitive industrial and trading partner in the global economy.

News & Events

Press releases

Strengthening the Impact of Statistics on Public Decision-Making:

27 July 2026

African Union Institute of Statistics (STATAFRIC) held a Pan-African seminar, with the technical collaboration of National I

Press releases

African Union advances implementation of the Common African Position on Debt

3 July 2026

The African Union Dialogue on Debt Sustainability and Debt Reform opened on 1 July 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe, under the theme: “From Crisis Response to Sustainable Financing: Implementing the Co

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African Union Showcases 30 High-Impact African Startups Driving Food & Energy Sovereignty Challenge 2026

AU Showcases 30 High-Impact African Startups Driving Food & Energy Sovereignty

12 June 2026

The African Union Commission (AUC), Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, R

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Africa Steps Up Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows at AU High-Level Meeting

13 March 2026

Africa Steps Up Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows

at AU High-Level Meeting in Abuja

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Ministers of Trade Adopt a Common Position in Maputo Ahead of Fourteenth WTO Ministerial Conference

Ministers of Trade Adopt Common Position in Maputo Ahead of Fourteenth WTO Conf

26 February 2026

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE: H.E. Mrs.

Press releases

AUC Commissioner for ETTIM H.E. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe Meets H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia on Africa’s Debt Agenda and the African Leaders Debt Relief Initiative (ALDRI)

Commissioner for ETTIM Meets Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia

23 January 2026

January 23^rd, 2026: The African Union Commission (AUC) Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM) H.E. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe held a meeting with H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia,

Event

Joint 9th STC on Finance and 5th STC on Trade, Tourism and Minerals

20 July 2026

The African Union Commission (AUC) will convene the Joint 9th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration and the 5th Sessio

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