In the 10 years since its creation, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) had helped countries improve their agriculture, infrastructure and health sectors, and future priorities now centred on working with regional economic communities to further increase the continent’s engagement with the international community, top United Nations and regional officials said today at a […]
News Release: NEPAD week at the United Nations Headquarters, New York Theme: “Reflecting on a Decade of Change/Progress – Moving forward Africa‟s development agenda through strengthening NEPAD-UN Partnership” Indicative dates: 6 to 11 October 2011 (NEPAD Week during the 66th UN General Assembly) Venue: AU Permanent Observer Mission, New York; UN Headquarters, New […]
Thirty five years ago, discontent with their educational system and other social evils of apartheid, a group of youth with confidence, boldness and determination revolted against the system, as the only way to make their voices heard and consequently bring about a positive change. These youths recognized that their future destiny rested squarely in their […]
News Release On 25th May 2011, I and my colleagues at the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency) will join the African Union (AU), the entire continent and indeed the Diaspora in celebrating yet another ‘Africa Day’ under the theme: “Accelerating Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development’’. In thinking about ‘Africa Day’ […]
The French government has awarded Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki with the National Order of Agriculture Merit for his commitment and achievements in agriculture development in Africa. Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, a former Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Planning and […]