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Workshop II of the Panel of the Wise on Strengthening Political Governance for Peace, Security and Stability in Africa, In the light of the popular uprisings in North Africa The Panel of the Wise of the African Union (AU), which is one of the pillars of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), holds the (...)
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The Global Partnership for Social Accountability: A New Mechanism to Support Civil Society Organizations The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved in principle the creation of a Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA). The (...)
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The Global Integrity Report: 2011 The Global Integrity Report: 2011 cover 31 countries examining transparency of the public procurement process, media freedom, asset disclosure (...)
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Call for Abstracts: “Feeding 1 billion in Africa in a changing world” Launch of the 2012-2013 Africa-wide ‘Women and Young Professionals in Science’ Competitions. Deadline: 14 May 2012. The CTA/ FARA/IFS/ ANAFE/ (...)
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L’Afrique avance : les raisons d’y croire ... Dix ans après le lancement du Nouveau partenariat pour le développement de l’Afrique cette agence de l’Union Africaine joue de plus en plus un rôle (...)
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The Post-Durban and Rio+20 Civil Society Organizations Preparatory Workshop In the city of Limbe, Republic of Cameroon, on 6 March 2012, We, Delegates of African Civil Society Organisations, in this workshop of post (...)
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To Rio and beyond: Africa seeks sustainable solutions Paving the path to “the future we want” By Masimba Tafirenyika
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The State of East Africa 2012 The State of East Africa Report 2012: Deepening Integration, Intensifying Challenges is the latest and fourth report in the SoEAR series (...)
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Human Rights Strategy For Africa The Human Rights Strategy for Africa is a guiding framework for collective action by AU, RECs and member states aimed at strengthening the (...)
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AGI Newsletter, March 2012 The March Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link: http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf...
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Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women : Call for applications Deadlines: April 12, 2012 The Peace and Security Fellowship Programme for African Women is designed to expose young professional African women to (...)
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Africa Forum on Science Technology and Innovation Opened A three-day Science Technology and Innovation Forum opened March 31st in Nairobi, Kenya on the theme, “Youth Employment, Human Capital Development (...)
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Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory The Centre leads the development of a living legacy that captures the vision and values of Mr Mandela’s life and work.
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Africa Consensus Statement to Rio +20
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The AfDB’s E-Consultation on its Long Term Strategy - Have your say, make a difference! Consultations close by 30 April, 2012. The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is inviting comments from stakeholders on its forthcoming Long (...)
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2012 Economic Report on Africa (ERA) emphasizes region’s role in propelling global growth The 2012 edition of the Economic Report on Africa (ERA)launched here todaycontends that Africa has the potential to be a pole of global growth (...)
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Declaration on the Situation in the Sahel Region Declaration Conclusion Report
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NEPAD Initiators speak at 10th Anniversary Colloquium Two key NEPAD architects, ex Presidents Mbeki of South Africa and Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria as well as Jerry Rawlings of Ghana will address (...)
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Access to water: the great challenge of the Continent Malgré son vaste potentiel, l’Afrique reste le continent dont l’accès à des ressources en eau de qualité est le plus limité, les Américains du nord (...)
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ECA’s subregional office in Southern Africa gets a new Director Ms Beatrice Kiraso, the new Director appointed for ECA’s subregional office in South Africa (SRO-SA) has reported for duties, substantively (...)
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Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Africa, previously perceived as a slow growing continent is now one of the fastest growing economies in the world, evidenced by the recorded (...)
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International Women’s Day Africa Governance Institute celebrates International Women’s Day. The theme is Empower Rural Women - End Hunger and (...)
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Inauguration of the High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa The High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, established by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) was (...)
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The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance enters into effect The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance went into effect on February 15, 2012 (see the AU press release). This happy outcome (...)
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XVème Session Ordinaire de la Conférence des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement de la CEEAC: Travaux du Conseil des Ministres Les travaux de la XVème Session ordinaire de la Conférence des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement se poursuivent à N’djamena. Après la réunion de la (...)
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AGI Newsletter, February 2012 The February Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link: http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf...
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Experts meet to advance Africa’s anti-corruption agenda African experts working on anti-corruption issues are holding a meeting in Kigali to reflect on their role in advancing the continent’s anti (...)
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APRM to help transform the management of mineral resources in Africa The extractive industry is a dominant sector in many African economies and accounts for a significant share of its exports, yet it has not (...)
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AGI Newsletter, January 2012 The January Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link: http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf...
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Decisions and Declarations of the Assembly of the African Union Eighteenth Ordinary Session Decisions, Resolutions and Declarations Executive council - Decisions
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Africa Loses Billions in Potential Trade Earnings, Falls Short of Vast Promise in Cross-Border Business With African leaders now calling for a continental free trade area by 2017 to boost trade within the continent, a new World Bank report shows how (...)
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Increase Local Procurement in Mining to Promote Growth in Africa Mining companies can boost economic growth in West Africa by purchasing more equipment, supplies and services from local companies, says a World (...)
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Africa needs to safeguard its economic growth, Janneh tells leaders The United Nations Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa today reminded African leaders of (...)
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African Union Research Grant The African Union Commission is seeking proposals for research focusing on the following thematic priorities articulated in Africa’s Science and (...)
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AGI Newsletter, December 2011 The December Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link: http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf...
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Launch of the African Governance Platform The department of Political of the African Union Commission, is organising the above-mentionned event in response to the Decision of the 18th (...)
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Annual Conference Publication is available The annual conference publication on the “The Consequences of the Global Financial Crisis on African Economies” held, in dakar on November 8, 2011 (...)
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Busan Partnership for Effective Development Co-Operation Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, Busan, Republic of Korea, November 29 - December 1, 2011. This declaration for the first time (...)
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Message on International Anti-Corruption Day Corruption afflicts all countries, undermining social progress and breeding inequality and injustice. When desperately needed development funds (...)
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Anti-Corruption Organisations Anti-Corruption Intergovernmental Organisations | Organisations by Country Anti-Corruption Intergovernmental Organisations African Development (...)
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Corruption Perceptions Index 2011 This year’s index ranks 183 countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. The Corruption Perceptions Index helps to highlight (...)
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World AIDS Day campaign As we mark 30 years of AIDS, let’s be inspired by the early days of AIDS activism. AIDS has proven to be much more than an epidemic—it is a (...)
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Live from Busan - 4HLF
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Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness - Opening ceremony The President of the Republic of Korea welcomed all Delegates to the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness today in his opening address to (...)
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ACT against corruption People often think that they are at the mercy of corruption and that it is just a “way of life”. However, every society, sector and citizen would (...)
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Decision on the Theme, Date and Venue of the Sixteenth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union The Assembly, 1. RECALLS the Decision EX.CL/Dec.525(XVI) adopted by the Sixteenth Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and endorsed by the (...)
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AGI Newsletter, November 2011 The November Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link: http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf...
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Investment Report - COMESA The report highlights the trends in FDI in COMESA Member States and also discusses the emerging policy issues for the COMESA Common Investment (...)
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African Trade Forum Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to Addis Ababa for the inaugural Africa Trade Forum. We are meeting during a (...)
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West African Regional Portal on the Rights of People with Disabilities The November 18th, 2011 a Bamako, Handicap International, the Malian Federation of Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FEMAPH) and the (...)
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The African Union and the Libyan Crisis: Putting the Records Straight
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The African Mayoral Climate Change Declaration The African Mayoral Climate Change Declaration – West African pre-COP17/CMP7 Congress kicked off on 20 September 2011 in Lagos, Nigeria. The (...)
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Call for paper: International Circulation of Knowledge Theme: Academic & Scientific Issues for Developing Countries Date to submit our papers: December 31, 2011 source: (...)
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Call for contibution: online dialogue on thematic focus and innovative format of WSIS Forum 2012 UNESCO calls for contributions to enrich the online dialogue on its social networking website, “WSIS KC” – UNESCO’s online platform. Your inputs will (...)
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Anti-corruption research paper competition for young scholars If the experience of the anti-corruption community over the last 20 years has taught us anything, it’s that corruption is a nearly ubiquitous, (...)
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Call for proposals of Réseau Africain des Jeunes Chercheurs (RAJEC) Devant les graves difficultés économiques vécues par bon nombre de pays africains durant la décennie 1990, les Programmes d’Ajustement Structurel (...)
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G20 Panel recommends Sokoni technology platform for infrastructure development in Africa Sokoni Website G20 leaders today welcomed the recommendations of the High-Level Panel for Infrastructure Development, endorsing the development (...)
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African Economic Conference Urges African Countries to Take Ownership of Green Growth Agenda Africa should unleash its immense natural resources to pursue sustainable economic growth and development, participants at the African Economic (...)
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AGI Newsletter, October 2011 The October Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link: http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf...
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African heads of state urged to promote human rights The 50th Ordinary Session is historic as it coincides with the final round of activities marking the 30th Anniversary of the Adoption of the (...)
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Cape Verde Recognised for Political, Economic Leadership When the former president of Cape Verde, Pedro de Verona Rodrigues Pires, was recently awarded the five-million-dollar African Leadership prize, (...)
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’Public Administration Reform in Africa: Towards an efficient and effective service delivery’ - Report The report from the Dakar Regional Workshop on ’Public Administration Reform in Africa: Towards an effective and efficient service delivery’ (...)
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The Consequences of the Global Financial Crisis on African Economies - Press release The Africa Governance Institute – in partnership with the African Institute of Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) and the ECOBANK Group – (...)
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Women’s access to legal and judicial services Des représentants des organisations de défense des droits des femmes et des ministères chargés des questions de femme et de la justice venant de 24 (...)
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7eme conférence des ministres africains de la Fonction publique La 7eme conférence des ministres africains de la Fonction publique, visant à mettre en place un plan d’action continental sur la reconstruction et (...)
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ICANN: « Les politiques de développement doivent prendre en compte la question des TIC » La table ronde ministérielle qui se tient depuis le 19 octobre en marge de la 42ème réunion de l’ICANN prend fin ce vendredi. A l’issue des (...)
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Key Documents of the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-4) Guidelines for HLF-4 Event Structure and Agenda HLF-4 Proposed Format Working Party on Aid Effectiveness, Third Draft Outcome for the Fourth (...)
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African Human Rights Day October 21,2011 Concept note
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EAC Finalizes Strategy to Promote Industrialization in the Region
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Proceedings of the Panel Discussion on the Theme “Youth and Development” As part of its program of advanced political dialogue and operational reflection for developmental governance, the AGI and IDEP organized, on (...)
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The Second Session of the Committee on Human and Social Development Opens at ECA The second session of the Committee on Human and Social Development of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) was opened Tuesday (...)
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Final Communique of the Fifteenth Summit of the COMESA Authority of Heads of State and Government October 15, 2011 Lilongwe, Malawi Theme: “Harnessing Science and Technology for Development” Communique Final Communique of the Sixth Round Table (...)
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200 Million Young Africans, 200 Million Opportunities Joint Initiative on Job Creation for youth in Africa Africa is the youngest region in the world. Youngsters make up more than two thirds of (...)
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty October 17 The theme of the 2011 observance is “From Poverty to Sustainability: People at the Centre of Inclusive Development”. source: (...)
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Strategic note ’Reform of the Security Sector and Reform of the African State’ The last AGI Strategic Note N° 8, is now available. This new operational publication is the result of the 10th AGI’s Fridays Session, on the (...)
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President Pedro Verona Pires of Cape Verde wins the 2011 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership News Release Communiqué de presse Comunicado de Imprensa
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2011 Ibrahim Index of African Goverance The Ibrahim Index: * is funded and led by an African institution * is Africa’s leading assessment of governance * provides a framework and (...)
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Increasing the participation of women in conflict resolution in West Africa The second session of the Regional Training Series on Mediation for 32 Women Leaders from Civil Society in West Africa ended on Friday. The (...)
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African leaders were right in establishing NEPAD, says Janneh New York, 10 October (ECA) A review of the last 10 years and the concrete achievements made shows that African leaders were right in establishing (...)
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Launch of the African MDG Report 2011 October 6 saw the release of “Assessing Progress in Africa toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)”, a yearly regional report on the written (...)
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AGI Newsletter, September 2011 The September Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf...
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Task Force on Financial Integrity and Economic Development Conference 2011 October 6-7, 2011 Cercle National des Armées, Paris, France Theme: Tackling the Shadow Financial System: A Working Plan for the G20 Illicit (...)
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Press briefing on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) WHEN: 7 October 2011 at 12:30 PM WHAT: Press briefing on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), a programme of the African Union. (...)
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Media representatives share poignant lessons on their role in diversity management during elections Addis Ababa, 03 October 2011 (ECA) - Media actors from across the continent concluded a 2-day forum in Nairobi, Kenya during which they reflected (...)
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African leaders agree a common position on aid, development ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, September 30, 2011 The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), members of the African Union, civil society (...)
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Conference endorses formation of Africa Internet Governance Forum Addis Ababa, 03 October 2011 (ECA) The sixth Internet Governance Forum (IGF) ended in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday 30 September with the formation (...)
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IST-Africa 2012 - Call for Papers Hosted by the Government of Tanzania through the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology, Supported by the European Commission and African (...)
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Call for Contributors: Governance Research in Africa Global Integrity is embarking on a five-year collaboration with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to generate original data on a range of governance (...)
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China-Africa Relations Scrutinized in AfDB’s New Book
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More ECOWAS youth trained on agricultural entrepreneurship Seventy-one youths have completed a month-long training on various aspects of agricultural production at the Songhai Centre in Porto Novo, the (...)
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Reform of the Security Sector and Reform of the African State AGI organizes on September 30, 2011 a Hôtel Fleur de Lys, Dakar a round table on ‘Reform of the Security Sector and Reform of the African State’ (...)
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Anti-money laundering workshop October 4-6, 2011 Bijilo, West Coast Region, The Gambia GIABA organizes anti-money laundering workshop in Gambia - The Inter-Governmental Action (...)
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Concerns over ceding rights to advance regional integration can be addressed through shared values - Janneh Addis Ababa, 14 September 2011 Ministers responsible for promoting Africa’s regional integration agenda assembled in Nairobi, Kenya last week for (...)
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Launch of “Financing Africa: Through the Crisis and Beyond” On 15 September 2011, the Partnership for Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) will officially launch a new flagship publication, “Financing (...)
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‘On the Road to Busan’ meeting urges for paradigm shift in aid-delivery in conflict-affected countris and states in fragile situations The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Ms. Jennifer Kargbo this week called for a revitalization of the existing (...)
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Experts Consultation with AUC Policy Makers on Transitional Justice in Africa Cape Town, 10 September 2011 During the second day of the experts consultation on transitional justice in Africa, two (2) sessions took place: * (...)
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AfDB Scaling-up Engagement With Civil Society A Bank-wide task team has begun work on a framework for scaling up the institution’s engagement with civil society. The team met on Tuesday, 8 (...)
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Internet society Celebrates Significant Milestone with 20-year Anniversary in 2012 Global Event, to be Held 22-24 April 2012, Will Bring Together Industry Pioneers, Visionaries, and Thought Leaders to Address the Internet’s Next (...)
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AGI Newsletter, July-August 2011 The July-August Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/2011,17...
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HLF4 - Key CSO Messages from Africa Documents Attended by some 240 CSO representatives worldwide, the 3 days of the Open Forum Global Assembly at the end of June covered an (...)
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Call for Papers: Impact of the North African Revolutions on Sub-Saharan Africa AfriMAP invites submissions of papers on the impact of the events in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya on governance in sub-Saharan Africa. Among the (...)
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ECA and UNDP launch Seminar Series in Addis Ababa Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a Seminar Series to promote research that (...)
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Research sheds light on how APRM can strengthen fight against HIV in Africa Results from a new study presented here today says the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) can help African countries meet various HIV/AIDS (...)
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Regional workshop on ’Public Administration Reform in Africa: Towards an efficient and effective service delivery’ In the framework of its mission of developmental governance policy dialogue and advocacy in Africa, the Africa Governance Institute (AGI), under (...)
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ACBF Africa Capacity Indicators Report 2011 Download full report (pdf) Africa’s recent development performance has generated optimistic talk that the Continent will soon join the league of (...)
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Séminaire sur le processus budgétaire Cette réunion qui a eu lieu au Burkina-Faso du 4 au 5 juillet 2011, était organisée par la commission de l’Union économique et monétaire (...)
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Strategic note 7 The last AGI Strategic Note is now available. This new operational publication is the result of the 9th AGI’s Fridays Session, on What link (s) (...)
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Decisions, Declarations and Resolutions adopted during the 17th African Union Summit Decisions, Declarations and Resolutions
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Experts say development solutions get lost without coordination Addis Ababa, 04 July 2011 (ECA) The Director of Economic Development and NEPAD Division (EDND) at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. (...)
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Togo to host 6th ECOWAS Trade Fair in November 2011 Lome, Togo, July 5, 2011 The Government of Togo will in November 2011 host the 6th ECOWAS Trade Fair, a regional platform for accessing West (...)
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Decisions adopted during the 17th African Union Summit Decisions adopted during the 17th African Union Summit MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, July 4, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — African Union (...)
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Les principales décisions du 15e Sommet du Forum des chefs d’État et de Gouvernement du MAEP Malabo (Guinée Équatoriale) – 30 Juin 2011. Le 15e Sommet du Forum du Mécanisme Africain d’Évaluation par les Pairs (MAEP) a eu lieu le 29 juin à (...)
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Africa can finance its own development, Janneh assures leaders The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Abdoulie Janneh, has (...)
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Huit pays africains rejoignent le Groupe pilote sur les financements innovants pour le développement Huit pays africains ont rejoint le Groupe pilote sur les financements innovants pour le développement, plateforme de pays et d’organisations visant (...)
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9th EuroAfrica-ICT Concertation Meeting – Event report The 9th EuroAfrica-ICT Concertation Meeting, organised by the CSIR – Meraka Institute with the support of the EuroAfrica-ICT EU/FP7 Project (...)
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17ème Sommet de l’UA / Le NEPAD souffle ses dix bougies Le dixième anniversaire du NEPAD a été célébré lors du 25eme Sommet du Comité des Chefs d’État et de Gouvernement pour l’Orientation du NEPAD (HSGOC), le (...)
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EAC Goes Live with New Integrated Financial Management System System to make EAC Organs and LVBC more efficient, effective, and transparent The Organs of the East African Community and the Kisumu-based Lake (...)
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AGI Newsletter, June 2011 The June Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf... (pdf, 1.60 (...)
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Janneh calls for more youth mobilization initiatives on climate change, development Africa is new global growth pole, but continent must not rest on its laurels, says Janneh ECA Press Release No. 91/2011 Statement by Mr. Abdoulie (...)
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La Guinée Équatoriale adhérera au Mécanisme Africain d’Évaluation par les Pairs le 29 juin à Malabo Malabo (Guinée Équatoriale) – 27 Juin 2011. Son Excellence Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, président de la Guinée Équatoriale, signera le Protocole (...)
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15e SOMMET DU MAEP: les dossiers à l’ordre du jour du Forum des chefs d’État et de Gouvernement Malabo (Guinée Équatoriale) – 25 juin 2011. Le 15e Sommet du Forum des Chefs d’État et de Gouvernement des pays participant au Mécanisme Africain (...)
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L’Afrique apparait depuis quelque temps comme la locomotive qui tirera la croissance mondiale COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE N0. 06/ 17ème Sommet de l’UA «L’Afrique apparait depuis quelque temps comme la locomotive qui tirera la croissance mondiale » (...)
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COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Summit on Grand FTA for 12 June The second COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Summit is to take place on 12 June 2011 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. (...)
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A synthesis report of action-research projects on women’s access to land from Eastern Africa The issue of women’s land access occupies centre stage, once again, as a result of increasing poverty and the 2007 global food crisis. Women need (...)
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The tax systems in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia: capacity and constraints The purpose of this study is to systematise and analyse existing knowledge of the capacity and constraints of the tax systems in selected African (...)
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Supporting Growth and Stability of the Microfinance Industry in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Shifting Role for Development Agencies This paper reviews the role of donors and development finance institutions (DFIs) in the development of financial systems for Africa’s poor. It (...)
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Open call for African Capacity Development Experts
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Final report of the Sensitization Workshop on the Ratification of tne Charter on Democracy The french report is availaible at http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf...
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Open day for Women, Peace and Security in West Africa Men should mobilize more for gender issues The United Nations Office for West Africa held a consultative meeting in Dakar with West African Women leaders within the framework of the Global (...)
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Climate Change / Online press conference about the expected outcomes from the Climate Investment Fund Partnership Forum The Director, Energy, Environment and Climate Change, African Bank Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Ms. Hela Cheikhrouhou, will hold an online (...)
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ECOWAS will adopt a single currency in 2020 La Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) adoptera une monnaie unique en 2020, a indiqué mardi à Dakar, le professeur Mohamed (...)
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Focus group AGI-ECDPM-IDEP on the Support Study of the European Commission Governance Facility and Related Incentive Tranche (2006-2011) June 7-8, 2011 Dakar, Senegal Press release : AGI-201106-01 (pdf, 194.23 kB)
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Morocco- Business Climate Development Strategy June 8,2011 Rabat, Morocco The Business Climate Development Strategy for Morocco will be presented in Rabat on 8 June 2011 under the patronage (...)
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Joint declaration after the 5th College to College meeting Joint declaration The African Union (AU) Commission and the European Commission have met in Brussels for their 5th annual College-to-College (...)
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Call for papers : African Charter for Human and Peoples’ Rights, 30 years after 30 years after the adoption of the African Charter for Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) on 21 June 1981; 25 years after the ACHPR entered into (...)
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AGI Newsletter, May 2011 The May Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf... (pdf, 814.12 (...)
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Twentieth high-level meeting of Heads of UN Peace Missions in West Africa Dakar, February 28, 2011 - Representatives of the United Nations (UN) peace missions in West Africa held their twentieth high-level consultation (...)
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Mozambique: Launching of the APRM Country Review Report May 26, 2011 Joachim Chissano Conference Centre, Maputo, Mozambique Statement by Professor Amos Sawyer, Member of APR Panel of Eminent Persons (...)
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Enhancing Africa’s Leadership, Promoting African Solutions At its 275th meeting held at ministerial level, on 26 April 2011, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) adopted a (...)
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APRM : Malabo to host the 15th Summit of Heads of State and Government from 26 to 29 June The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) will be holding its 15th Summit of the Heads of State and Government Participating in the APRM (APR (...)
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AGI joins the rest of continent to observe Africa Day 2011 Africans in Africa and all over the world will celebrate Africa Day on Wednesday 25 May. Africa Day was originally known as “Africa Freedom Day” (...)
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The African Forum on Financing for Development adopted its Action Plan Le Forum africain sur le financement du développement a adopté son plan d’action axé sur la nécessité de mobiliser davantage de ressources intérieures (...)
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Regional conference on “elections and stability in West Africa Praia, 20 May 2011 - A regional conference on "Elections and stability in West Africa was held from 18 to 20 May 2011 in Praia, Cape Verde. This (...)
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African Peer Review Mechanism: Progress Update May 19, 2011 Midrand, South Africa Presentation by Mr. Assefa Shifa, Chief Executive Officer, APRM Secretariat
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Governance: The Zambia Report will not be discussed at the Malabo Summit The Country Review Report on Zambia in the areas of Governance and Socio-Economic Development will not be ready for presentation and discussion (...)
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Decade of African women should not be a decade of words Decade of African women should not be a decade of words” – 7th Session of the CWD reviews Banjul Declaration and discusses new strategies The 7th (...)
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Tunis Consensus: Africa’s Common Vision for its Development Agenda The Tunis Consensus: Targeting Effective Development from Aid Effectiveness to Development Effectiveness The African Development Bank (AfDB), the (...)
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ECA launches web-based tool to monitor progress in least developed countries The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a web-based visualization tool which spatially tracks national and sub-national progress in (...)
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The CADHP exhorts the Member States to ratify his Protocol Le vice-président de la Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (CADHP), Sophia A.B Akuffo, a déclaré vendredi à Banjul, que le succès de (...)
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Lutte contre la pauvreté: 2020, le cap fixé par la Cedeao et l’Uemoa (Les deux organisations lancent une campagne d’internalisation de la stratégie régionale à Dakar) Intitulé «Intégration régionale croissance et (...)
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The Panel prepares the 15th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the APRM to be held in Malabo Members of the Panel of Eminent Persons of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) will hold their 49th Meeting in Johannesburg from 15 to 16 (...)
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Experts and Policy Makers conclude CODIST II with resounding call to invest in Science Technology Innovation More than 800 participants attending the Second Session of the Committee on Development Information – CODIST II broke into thunderous applause (...)
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JSSO to strengthen common positions on climate change and infrastructure development A Joint Secretariat Support Office (JSSO) to the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations (...)
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African least developed countries have made progress over last decade, says ECA’s Abdalla Hamdok Stating that the least developed countries (LDCs) in Africa had embraced democratic and economic governance as pre-requisites for development (...)
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Janneh calls for improved protection for world’s least developed countries UN Under Secretary-General and the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Abdoulie Janneh, said yesterday in Istanbul that (...)
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African Peer Review Mechanism: Revising the APRM Questionnaire AfriMAP director Ozias Tungwarara and two AfriMAP Advisory Committee members Dr. Kojo Busia and Dr. Mbaya Kanwenda participated in a stakeholder (...)
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Joint Secretariat Support Office to the African Union Commission, African Development Bank and UN Economic Commission for Africa launched May, 9, 2011 A press release on the Chairperson’s meeting in Addis Ababa, with the Coordinator of the recently launched Joint Secretariat Support (...)
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Africa Revises Effectiveness of Development Aid May 9, 2011 Maputo, Mozambique African institutions have come to the conclusion that 50 years of Aid from donor countries has not had a (...)
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International Development Committee hear from Independent Commission for Aid Impact DeHavilland Report - Parliamentary Committee Summary The International Development Committee held a meeting as part of its inquiry into the (...)
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Communique of the Third TICAD Ministerial Follow-up Meeting in Dakar, Senegal on May 1-2 2011 The Ministers and delegations of African countries and TICAD co-organizers, namely the Government of Japan, United Nations, United Nations (...)
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U.S.- Africa Business Summit October 5-7, 2011 Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C. The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), whose members represent 85 (...)
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APRM Newsletter N° 2 The Issue of the APRM Newsletter N° 2 is available through the link http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf...
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AGI Newsletter, April 2011 The April Issue of the AGI Newsletter is available through the link http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/IMG/pdf...
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AfDB Adopts Strategy for Regional Integration in Central Africa The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) today approved its 2011-2015 Regional Strategy for Central Africa. The strategy is (...)
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New Threats to Peace and Security in Africa Remarks by Honorable Louise Mushikiwabo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda to the 275 ministerial session of (...)
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Symposium on African integration calls for full civil society engagement A high-level two-day symposium on the role of civil society in deepening regional integration kicked off at the headquarters of the Economic (...)
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Joint Statement on the Second Annual U.S.-AU High Level Meeting The following is a joint statement by the United States and the African Union. Begin text: The United States and the African Union (AU) met on (...)
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Dakar International Agriculture Forum The Dakar International Agriculture Forum, which took place from 18-19 April in Senegal, addressed the fundamental issues of global agriculture (...)
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The United States and the African Union The United States and the African Union (AU) enjoy a strong partnership that continues to develop as we engage in areas of mutual interest (...)
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Agenda for EAC’s Second Decade, (2011-2020); Lessons Learnt and Forward Looking Strategies April 28-29, 2011 Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania The Symposium will be attended by leading Representatives of Government, Parliamentarians, (...)
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Strategic partners want Africa to drive its own development agenda Addis Ababa, 18 April 2011 (ECA) - In less than two years the Strategic Partners’ Dialogue on Africa’s development has made significant strides in (...)
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AU - Chairperson begins official visit to the United States Press release - Chairperson AU begins official visit to the United States A Keynote Address Delivered by H.E. Dr. Jean Ping Chairperson of the (...)
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Official launch of the Harmathèque April 18, 2011 Press release The Africa Governance Institute is pleased to announce the opening of its Harmathèque Interface. Through this space (...)
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22nd Ordinary Meeting of EAC Council of Ministers Concludes PRESS RELEASE EAC Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania, 15 April 2011: The 22nd Meeting of the EAC Council of Ministers concluded today after (...)
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Seminar open to the press: To define the rules of the democratic transition in Tunisia April 18, 2011 at 3: 30 pm OCDE headquarter Sujet : Les revendications populaires pour la démocratie et la bonne gouvernance ont provoqué des (...)
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Gouvernance : une mission de suivi à Freetown pour préparer l’évaluation de la Sierra Leone MAEP / COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE N ° 14 Midrand/Johannesburg (Afrique du Sud) – 12 avril 2011. Une délégation du Mécanisme Africain d’Evaluation par les (...)
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II BRIC Summit - Joint Statement We, the leaders of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China, met in (...)
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President Kikwete to Host 9th Annual Africa Investment Forum in April The 9th annual Africa Investment Forum 2011 (AIF) being organised by the Commonwealth Business Council in collaboration with the Government of (...)
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AU Commissioner Receives International Recognition
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AfDB Board Approves Roadmap for Aid Effectiveness and Performance Improvement
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Training on Internet Governance and ICT Policy Kicks off with Special Session for African Diplomats ECA Press Release No. 38/2011 Addis Ababa, 06 April 2011 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the African Union (...)
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ECA collaborates in launch of Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Programme
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Janneh on why Afro-Indian ties should be nurtured, encouraged and promoted
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Towards a New Africa-China Partnership March 28-29, 2011 Nairobi, Kenya Towards a New Africa-China Partnership International Conference organized by African Research Institutions and (...)
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African migration generates win-win benefits, says new report Leveraging Migration for Africa: Remittances, Skills, and Investments fills important knowledge gaps on African migration, remittances, and (...)
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Africa launches platform for development effectiveness
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UN Official Predicts Higher Growth for Africa in 2011 ECA Press Release No. 24/2011 Addis Ababa, 24 March 2011 (ECA) - The UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary for the Economic (...)
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Comité Africain d’experts sur les droits et le bien être de l’enfant : «Accorder plus d’importance aux actes qu’aux discours »
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APR Panel deeply concerned by the critical situation in certain African countries Midrand/Johannesburg (South Africa) – 21 March 2011. In a Declaration issued on 21 March 2011, the Members of the Panel of Eminent Persons of the (...)
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Le MAEP et les parties prenantes adoptent les nouvelles règles d’évaluation en matière de Gouvernance SEMINAIRE ATELIER DU MAEP / COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE N ° 12 Midrand/Johannesburg (Afrique du Sud) – 17 mars 2011. Le séminaire-atelier sur la (...)
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Final communique - 6th meeting of Heads oh United Nations Human Rights in West Africa The Heads of United Nations Human Rights Offices in West Africa held their sixth consultative meeting in Dakar, Senegal, from 16 to 17 March (...)
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Press release n° 201103-18 - AGI Newsletter, March 2011 The newsletter on March 2011 of Africa Governance Institute extends the work of knowledge management and collective intelligence on Aid (...)
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High-performing public service required for Africa’s development ECA Press Release No. 21/2011 A major challenge in the post-structural adjustment era in Africa is to rebuild the African public service, retool (...)
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AfDB Celebrates 100 Years of International Women’s Day
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The Nepad celebrates 100 years of International Womens’ Day
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Africa Union celebrates 100 years of International Women’s Day
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Africa Union Outlines Strategic Areas of Collaboration with UNWOMEN Addis Ababa, 4 March 2011 The African Union today outlined its priorities for collaboration with UNWomen- the UN entity for gender equality and (...)
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Experts to review report on diversity management in the Context of the APRM ECA Press Release No. 12/2011 Addis Ababa, 01 March 2011 (ECA) - Selected African experts will assemble in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, 8 March 2011 (...)
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Committee on governance and popular participation to meet in Addis ECA Press Release No. 13/2011 Addis Ababa, 01 March 2011 (ECA) - The Committee on Governance and Popular Participation will hold a two-day (...)
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ECA and Spanish partner launch CREATIC4AFRICA to enhance creativity and technological innovation in African Youth.
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The AU supports a peaceful and short transition to democratically-elected institutions in Egypt
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EAC-COMESA-IGAD in Joint Programme to Improve Governance
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Press release - Secretary General of UCGLA Mr Elong Mbassi visit AGI.
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Decisions, Declarations and resolution of the Assembly of the Union
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Press release - APR Review Mission - Zambia Press Release n°008, 04 February 2011 Governance – Socio-economic Development: APRM Review Mission in Zambia from 7 to 25 February PRESS RELEASE (...)
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AU Summit Executive Council of the AU: Continental Integration on the Basis of Shared Values.
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Africa’s growth must be inclusive, just and equitable, says Janneh at ’Shared Values’ AU Executive Council Meeting ECA Press Release No. 05/2011 Addis Ababa, 27 January 2011 (ECA) - UN Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for (...)
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Decision on the theme of the january 2011 summit, EX.CL/565(XVI) The Executive Council, 1. TAKES NOTE of the Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on initiatives taken by the Commission in promoting the (...)
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Visit of M. Abdoulie Janneh at AGI Headquarter
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Africa: Reaffirming our commitment September 23, 2010 Dakar, Senegal I- CONTEXT Within the framework of its activities of policy advocacy implementation of the principles of (...)
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Implementation of development policies July 23, 2010 Dakar, Senegal I- CONTEXT In the framework of its political dialogue and advocacy and operational thinking for the implementation (...)
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AGR III “Elections and the Management of Diversity in Africa” March 3-4, 2010 Major Conclusions and Issues from AGR III Expert Meeting The UNECA and CODESRIA organized an Expert Meeting on AGR III on the (...)
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Presentation of the “African Governance Report II” The African Governance Report II, produced by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and published by Oxford University Press. (...)
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Rethinking Governance in Africa As part of its establishment as an independent pan-African think tank on governance, the African Governance Institute (AGI) is launching its (...)
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