The Second Meeting of the ECA Committee on Human Development and Civil Society: Opening statement by Ms. Lalla Ben Barka deputy executive secretary economic commission for Africa

Abstract

Opening Statement by Ms. Lalla Ben Barka Deputy Executive Secretary Economic Commission for Africa at the Second Meeting of the ECA Committee on Human Development and Civil Society. Ms. Barka, on her remarks outlined that, the primary objective of this meeting is to enhance dialogue on key issues aimed at the participation of stakeholders in addressing some of the human development and governance challenges of Africa. The theme of this meeting, "Participation and Partnership in Africa's development" raises many fundamental issues and challenges facing Africa.