The purpose of the meeting, to be held at the NEPAD Secretariat headquarters at Midrand, South Africa, on 7-10 November 2006, is twofold :

 To share and exchange information on programmes and actions in the areas of agriculture, environment and natural resources between RECs, NEPAD and the AU Commission for better coordination, synergies and support for effective implementation.

 Within the context of CAADP and the Sirte Declaration, to discuss the harmonisation and alignment of efforts between RECs, NEPAD and the AU, and define roles based on each institution’s areas of comparative advantage. This includes systems for coordination and reporting.

Participants include key representatives of institutions that are involved in the implementation of CAADP-Sirte decisions.

Source : nepad news, novembre 3, 2006