Ministerial statement: 39th session of conference of African ministers of finance, planning and economic development

This Ministerial Statement delivered at the African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, meeting in Ouagadougou, the statement focused on taking note of the commitments made at the 2004 Extraordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government on Employment and Poverty Alleviation in Africa as contained in the Ouagadougou Declaration and Plan of Action. Acknowledging the diversity in economic, social and political conditions in Africa. Given the importance of poverty reduction strategies (PRSs) as the framework for national budget allocation and official development assistance. Recognizing that strengthening regional integration can stimulate employment creation. Recognizing that education and training are key stepping stones towards to the generation of decent employment. Welcoming the recent revitalization of the Joint AU/ADB/ECA secretariat by the leaders of the three institutions and encourage further strengthening of cooperation among them.

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Format: Speech biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: 2006-05
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10855/31202
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