ADF 2001 to focus on defining priorities for regional integration

Abstract

The third African Development Forum (ADF 2001) organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), under the theme "Defining Priorities for Regional Integration". This year's theme was chosen in light of the coming into force of the African Union (AU), which represents a historic opportunity to accelerate regional integration. The Forum will reflect on the experience in Africa as well as other regions with regional integration, identify the priorities and policy options for accelerating regional integration in Africa, and elaborate the necessary steps for economic and monetary union in the African setting.