Implementation of the Yamoossoukro declaration assessment. lessons and proposed amendments for the establishment of an appropriate legal framework

Abstract

This document contains the background, a brief summary, the lessons learnt and the proposed amendments to the Yamoussoukro declaration on a new African air transport policy. It contains the recommendations and proposals of the working group on the adoption of a legal framework on the gradual market liberalization in African air transport. This is the first in a series of proposals aimed at the attainment of the objectives of the said declaration. The report was examined by the working group and its conclusions presented to the conference of African Ministers of transport and communications which was held in Kinshasa in March 1987. The Ministers requested ECA to organize a special meeting of African Ministers responsible for Civil Aviation for an in-depth study of the matter. A working group was also established in this connection composed of officials from Civil aviation authorities, airlines and sub-regional organizations to assist ECA in the organization of the said special conference.