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Friday 11 March 2005

Commission for Africa Report

11 March 2005

The Commission for Africa was established last year by the Prime Minister.

Its aim has been to generate ideas and action that will ‘accelerate and sustain Africa’s growth and development, leading to a strong and prosperous continent.’

The publication of the report follows a comprehensive period of consultation.

All these documents are in PDF format and will open in a new window.

Introduction

This year is of great significant for Africa

Executive Summary

African poverty and stagnation is the greatest tragedy of our time

Part 1 -The Argument

In Africa millions of people live each day in abject poverty and squalor

Chapter 1: Overview: The Case for Action

Why is it so important for the world to support Africa’s development now, and what specifically should it do?

Chapter 2: Lost decades: Legacy and Causes

What are Africa’s most difficult problems, and what are their causes?

Chapter 3: Through African Eyes: Culture

Ideas and actions not premised on the culture of Africa will not work

Chapter 4: Getting Systems Right: Governance and capacity-building

Effective states are the foundation of development

Chapter 5: The Need for Peace and Security

The right to life and security is the most basic of human rights

Chapter 6: Leaving No-One Out: Investing in People

Strong and sustained progress in human development requires fundamental change

Chapter 7: Going for Growth and Poverty Reduction

Accelerating growth is fundamental for poverty reduction

Chapter 8: More Trade and Fairer Trade

Africa will fail to achieve sustainable growth and poverty reduction unless it increases its diminishing share of world trade

Chapter 9: Where Will the Money Come From: Resources

To accelerate income growth the volume and quality of external aid to sub-Saharan Africa must change radically

Chapter 9: Annex 1: Scaling-up Aid to Ghana

Recent performance and needs

Chapter 10: Making it Happen

Results will only come if African countries and their external partners make and delivery on commitments.

Glossary

Glossary

Notes and Reference

Notes and Reference

Abbreviations

Abbreviations

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