Working paper on the proposed establishement of an African Development and Planning Institute

Abstract

A working paper on the proposed establishment of an African development and planning institute was prepared by the Secretariat as a basis of discussion for the Panel of Experts which met at Addis Ababa from 4 to 7 December After the meeting of the Panel, it was found necessary to review the working paper in the light of the experts1 recommendations, which mainly concerned types of training. The Secretariat had also to take account of the views expressed by certain African governments during an exploratory mission carried out in November 1961 by Mr. Ismail Mahroug, ECA consultant.