Report on mission to the general assembly special session on Beijing+5 31 May to 12 June 2000, New York

Abstract

The mission set out to accomplish a number of objectives that in my view were met for the most part. The Special Session was an important forum for Africa to streamline its priorities with global priorities through effective participation. Delegates from Africa and especially the Ministers seemed to understand the need to speak with one voice and to utilize the machineries available to articulate and protect their interests.