AIDS : the greatest leadership challenge

Abstract

The African Development Forum (ADF) is a unique, innovative, annual initiative led by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), to bring together government, civil society, private sector and development partners to focus specific strategies policies and programs on a selected development issue in Africa and establish an African-driven response. ADF is action and outcome oriented, radically shifting from the theoretical, paper-driven approach of most conferences. The ADF strategy stresses the participation of all stakeholders and actors, interactive dialogue and deliberations to share experiences and best practices, formulate policies and action plans, and build cooperation and partnership at all levels. This year's chosen theme is "AIDS: The Greatest Leadership Challenge". ADF 2000 takes place from 3 -7 December 2000, convened and hosted by ECA. The Forum will promote policies and mechanisms that harness the efforts of government, private sector and civil society in the design and implementation of intervention programs. It will influence policy shifts at the national level and seek to impress upon leaders the urgency of advocacy and action.