Conference of African ministers of finance, planning and economic development: Statement by Anwarul K. Chowdhury under-secretary-general and high representative for the least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small Island developing states

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This Statement delivered by Anwarul K. Chowdhury Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States at the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, 35th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). Mr. K. Chowdhury. On his remarks highlighted that, The Conference adopted a forward-looking Declaration and the Programme of Action (POA). The Brussels Declaration reaffirms the collective responsibility of the international community to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity. Focused global, regional and, in particular, national efforts are critical to eradicate poverty and to build a better life for the large segment of humanity living in these countries. The commonalities between the Brussels Programme and the NEPAD, both concentrating on poverty eradication and human development, are remarkable and need to be emphasized and taken advantage of. Human, institutional, and productive capacity building, good governance, mobilizing financial resources and market access are all covered by both the NEPAD and the Brussels Programme of Action.