African ministers of finance, planing and economic development: delivered by Mr. Trevor A Manuel . MP minister of finance , Republic of South Africa

Abstract

This Statement delivered by Mr. Trevoe A Manuel, MP Minister of Finance, Republic of South Africa at the Thirty-fifth Session of the Commission/Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Mr. Manuel, on his remarks highlighted that, at these conferences Africans-representing governments society and the business sectors- engaged with enthusiasm to put the African cause at the center of the discussion, emphasizing the special challenges facing Africa and the importance of ending the marginalization of our continent in the international arena. This meeting have an important role to play in defining our responsibilities, deciding on actions to be taken, fining effective implementation mechanisms to take charge of our own destiny. The time has arrived to put our deeds into action and focus must be on implementation.