Publications

The APP launched a publication on the need for a new multilateralism in the days before the G20 Summit in London. Michel Camdessus, Goodall Gondwe, Gilbert Houngbo, Trevor Manuel, Simon Maxwell, Festus Mogae, Linah Mohohlo, Todd Moss, Benno Ndulu, Ngaire Woods argue that a new form of multilateralism is needed. The contributors call for Africa’s leaders to use the current opportunity and push for substantial reforms of the world’s governance structure to make it more representative, supportive and ultimately effective.

This publication launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos argues that the international community should maintain its financial and aid commitments to the continent in spite of the credit crunch. It also calls on the private sector to seize the many investment opportunities that Africa has to offer, particularly in the infrastructure, energy and communications sectors. It concludes by arguing that without sustained and reliable efforts, those least able to withstand its woes, will have to bear the brunt of the global economic crisis. An Italian version of the document (Africa: proteggere il progresso in un clima di crisi globale) was issued as an input for meetings in preparation of the G8 Summit.