Measures taken by ECA to promote co-operation between the African region and other developing regions

Abstract

These meetings, while recognizing that the existing integration schemes and trade agreements should constitute an essential element of co-operation in the developing regions, adopted recommendations on new ideas and approaches for a comprehensive programme of co-operation among developing countries. The Programme of Action on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order, adopted at the sixth special session of the General Assembly, and the resolution on development and international economic co-operation adopted at the seventh special session gave special importance to economic co-operation among developing countries in a wide range of activities. At its seventh special session the Assembly also urged developed countries to assist the developing countries in promoting and strengthening their mutual co-operation at the sub regional, regional and interregional levels. The Conference on Economic Co-operation among Developing Countries held in Mexico City in September 1976 identified in greater detail and in more operational terms the areas of co-operation among developing countries.