Conference of African Ministers: Ministerial statement

We, the African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, gathered in Abuja, 14-15 May 2005, under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), recognize that strong political will, as well as bold and decisive action, is needed to establish the conditions for achieving sustained economic growth and eradicating poverty, as well as promoting sustainable development in Africa. This is especially urgent, considering that five years have passed since the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were launched and the target date is only ten years away.