A proposal for an interregional action programme of ECA and ECAL for the promotion and technical and economic co-operation between Africa and Latin America

Abstract

Based on the principle of mutual interdependence, the interregional action programme of co-operation between Africa-and Latin America of ECA and ECLA should have the following objectives: (a) Establishment, appropriate, mechanisms between the two Commissions for a continuous dialogue and exchange of information on TCDC and ECDC. (b) Identification of potentialities and requirements of individual countries and groups of countries, and definition of possible areas of technical and economic co-operation (c) Formulation of specific programmes and projects and establishment of priorities for 1979-1980 and a long-term programme for 1981 onwards. (d) Formulation of work plans including financial requirements (e) Identification of sources of finance and development of mechanisms and methods for the mobilization of resources and execution of operational activities in the selected priority fields.