Promoting the development of Africa

Abstract

In recent years, with the establishment of the African Union (AU) and the adoption of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), African leaders have shown their collective determination to improve the development prospects of the continent through increased economic integration, improved governance and a concerted effort to tackle persistent challenges. The international community has in turn undertaken several initiatives to match the commitment of African leaders. In 2006, in line with current efforts to reform the United Nations system and with the renewed international commitment to improving Africa’s development prospects, ECA repositioned itself and strategically realigned its programmes with the AU and NEPAD priorities