Opening Remarks by Mr. Abdoulie Janneh, UN Under secretary general and executive secretary of ECA: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 28 March 2011

Abstract

The governance of development in Africa requires a good mix of economic and social policies. Flexible and sound macroeconomic policies are essential to enable adjustments and to underpin growth. High levels of investment are required to upscale production and build up infrastructure and human capital. A key role of the state is to coordinate economic activities including through a disciplined but inclusive visioning and planning process. This means that we must move quickly to restore planning frameworks in our countries as well as competent and merit based bureaucracies. The Mutual Review of Development Effectiveness report now to be produced annually was designated in Kampala by the NEPAD Heads of State and Government as the main mutual accountability mechanism for monitoring and assessing the delivery of commitments by Africa and its partners.