10th Session of regional coordination mechanism of United Nations agencies and organizations working in Africa in support of the African Union and its NEPAD programme: welcome remarks by Mr. Abdoulie Janneh, UN under secretary general and executive secretary of ECA

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This Welcome Remarks delivered by Mr. Abdoulie Janneh, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ECA at the 10th Session of Regional Coordination Mechanism of United Nations Agencies and Organizations Working in Africa in Support of the African Union and its NEPAD Programme. Mr. Janneh, on his remarks outlined that, this 10th anniversary provides us an ideal opportunity to take stock of performance and achievements and discuss how to consolidate our vision and commitment of “delivering as one”. It is also a time to reflect on the challenges encountered and lessons learned, and chart a way forward with renewed vigor and energy to better support Africa’s development. This RCM session affords us the opportunity to review our support Africa in key thematic areas, especially that of climate change and MDGs. The 10th RCM session is taking place at a time when significant changes are taking place in the African Union Commission — in its focus, orientation, institutional arrangement and relationships.