Kagame was speaking yesterday at the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee (HSGOC) that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The committee provides leadership to the NEPAD process, sets policies, priorities and the program of action.
Kagame attended the meeting on the invitation of Senegalese President Macky Sall who is also the leader of the Orientation Committee.
He thanked NEPAD for the tremendous work that continues to be done, particularly in supporting agriculture and infrastructure and technologies for member countries.
“NEPAD has also been forward-looking, in terms of early reflection, on how to reposition itself within the African Union, even before the current reform agenda. This should be commended, especially because the ongoing reform envisions NEPAD as the development arm of the African Union, which is a key priority. What this means is that the role of this organization will be even more significant,” Kagame said.
He said NEPAD is about the development of the continent, about delivering all the bests to African citizens.
“This is something to keep in mind as the various options on how to move forward, are discussed and adopted. An independent assessment of the work and impact of the organization, carried out with a view to reinforce and make it even more effective, would be useful and should be seriously considered,” he said.
Kagame said the personal involvement and commitment, of Heads of State and Government reflects the importance they give to delivering results.
“It is also central to the high-level advocacy required at many levels, both on the continent and globally, and for maintaining momentum towards the set goals. This is why it is critical to work out an appropriate way to share this responsibility, while reflecting the diversity of our continent,” he urged.
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