ADF today:Governing and Harnessing Natural Resources for Africa’s Development

Abstract

ADF VIII is expected to deliberate on the African Mining Vision adopted by African heads of state in 2009 aimed at tackling the paradox of Africa’s mineral wealth and the fight against poverty on the continent. Over 600 delegates have gathered at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) from October 23 to 25, 2012 discussing the theme “Governing and harnessing natural resources for Africa’s development.” The Forum is being jointly organized by the UN, the African Union (AU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).