Speech at the opening of the expert group meeting of the African centre for applied research and training in social development by Adebayo Adedeji

Abstract

Professor Adedeji provided a historical background on ACARTSD from its inception to the establishment of a fully-fledged research and training center in social development. The paper elaborated on guidelines that would assist ACARTSD in achieving its objectives including providing a better understanding of the dynamics of social change in African lifestyle, strengthen intra-regional cooperation and co-ordination in the field social development. The author urged African countries to support the Centre by providing expertise in the implementation and funding of its programme to make its functioning a reality.