The problem of technical cooperation in Africa : a new approach

Abstract

The concept of NATCAP is flexible and action-oriented, with goals Which vary from country to country. Planners must progressively identify needs for the best utilization of national human resources in priority sectors, the means to develop personnel, and ways to obtain improved benefits from technical assistance. This cannot be accomplished in one step, for one sector alone, nor with the help of one mission. A planning process is required within the macro-economic framework, policies and strategies of each country. A national view of a country's total technical co-operation, of its effectiveness, and its future shape and content needs to be adopted and the conclusions need to be justified on the basis of critical assessment and a comprehensive formulation effort conducted so that Africa governments have an improved planning and management tool for technical assistance, irrespective of the particular donor.