Conference on Democracy, Civil Society and Governance in Africa : opening Statement by Mr. K. Y. Amoako UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ECA
Opening Statement by Mr. K. Y. Amoako UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ECA at the Conference on Democracy, Civil Society and Governance in Africa. Dr. Amoako, on his remarks highlighted that, the role of civil society in bringing about good governance is an important, not to say critical, dimension to the ongoing debate. We at ECA have recognized that - warts and all - civil society is an actor without whose participation good governance cannot be achieved. Strengthen the institutions of democracy Enhance public education on democracy; and Establish indicators of progress toward improving the building blocks of democracy: for example, political liberalization, transparent systems, the rule of law and human rights, and improved democratic structures. Helping civil society contribute to the maturation of Africa's polity and economy is the continuing aim of the African Charter for Popular Participation in Development and Transformation.
| Format: | Speech biblioteca |
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| Language: | eng |
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1997-12
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10855/47486 |
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