Fight against corruption critical for Africa’s sustainable development, says ECA’s Songwe
Corruption has held Africa back for far too long and it is time to nip the scourge in the bud, says Ms. Vera Songwe, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). In a robust inaugural address to the 32 Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council, Ms. Songwe said Africa’s economic potential could be unlocked by ending the cancer of corruption. “The injustice of corruption brought to life within our institutions is more powerful than any other injustice we as Africans could face,” she said. The AU summit will be held under the theme: “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation.” The ECA Chief said the only logical and winning formula for true independence and for a transformed Africa was that the continent collectively conquered corruption. ECA dedicated its fifth edition of its flagship report, the African Governance Report on the measurement of corruption, with a particular focus on the international dimensions of the scourge. Following this publication, ECA has collaborated with the African Union’s Advisory Board on Corruption (AUABC) to initiate a conversation on developing an African-led and African focused measurement of corruption. African Union Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat emphasized the union was ready to tackled corruption, adding the Pan-Africa body should have financial independence. Ms. Songwe and Mr. Mahamat also spoke about AU reforms, self-financing and the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA).
| Format: | Press release biblioteca |
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| Language: | eng |
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2018-01
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10855/45951 |
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