[afro-nets] Our Common Interest: Report of the Commission for Africa

[Dieter Neuvians MD <neuvians@mweb.co.za>]

Our Common Interest: Report of the Commission for Africa
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by Commission for Africa (CFA) March 2005
 
Download as Adobe PDF file (453 pp. 3.15 MB!):
http://afronets.org/pubview.php/102/
 
The much-awaited Commission on Africa report which was released 
today will form the basis for talks on Africa in July's G8 
summit in Gleneagles.
 
The objectives of the Commission are:
? To generate new ideas and action for a strong and prosperous 
Africa, using the 2005 British Presidencies of the G8 and the 
European Union as a platform;
? To support the best of existing work on Africa, in particular 
the New Partnership for Africa?s Development (NEPAD) and the 
African Union, and help ensure this work achieves its goals;
? To help deliver implementation of existing international 
commitment towards Africa;
? To offer a fresh and positive perspective for Africa and its 
diverse culture in the 21st century, which challenges unfair 
perceptions and helps deliver changes; and
? To understand and help fulfil African aspirations for the 
future by listening to Africans.
 
"The actions proposed by the Commission constitute a coherent 
package for Africa. The problems they address are interlocking. 
They are vicious circles which reinforce one another. They must 
be tackled together. To do that Africa requires a comprehensive 
'big push' on many fronts at once. Partners must work together 
to implement this package with commitment, perseverance and 
speed, each focusing on how they can make the most effective 
contribution."