Proposals for a common platform for action

Abstract

The call for a common platform in Africa has never been so greatly felt as at present because Africa is in the grip of an unprecedented economic crisis. The crisis has never been exacerbated by unfavorable international trade, economic and monetary environment where effects have seriously curtailed the ability of African governments to cope with the crisis. Moreover, the persistence of the drought situations and other natural calamities call for common measures to be taken at the African sub regional and regional level to cope with both the emergency and medium and long – term measures. But the magnitude and the seriousness of the problem also calls for active international support. Hence, the new platform should also involve the international community