Workshop on economic and corporate governance and accountability in Southern Africa

Abstract

The Director of ECA-SA welcomed the participants to the Workshop on Economic and Corporate Governance and Accountability in Southern Africa. Ms Kargbo drew attention to the importance that governance had gained during the past few decades for accelerating Africa’s development and stressed that African leaders today are trying to apply the principles of democracy and good political governance, as well as economic and corporate governance. She also highlighted that governance has been given a central place within the NEPAD framework and is recognized as vital for the achievement of sustainable development in Africa.