Decision on the Report of the First African Ministers Conference in the Context of Nepad on Science and Technology

Jurisdiction
African Regional Bodies · African Union (AU)
Citation
EX.CL/Dec.117 (V)
Regional Body / Author
Executive Council of the African Union
Date
4 July 2004
Language
English
Type
Decision

DECISION ON THE REPORT OF THE FIRST AFRICAN MINISTERS
CONFERENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF NEPAD ON

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DOC. EX.CL/ 125 (V)

The Executive Council:

  1. TAKES NOTE of the Report;

  2. REAFFIRMS that Science and Technology play a fundamental role in development strategies of the continent;

  3. ENDORSES the Declaration of the first Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology held within the framework of NEPAD as well as the priorities and commitments with the understanding that the arrangements contained therein constitutes an interim arrangement which will function under the AU pending the operationalization of the Specialized Technical Committees (STCs);

  4. REQUESTS the Chairperson of the Commission to take all necessary measures to incorporate the NEPAD Science and Technology programme as a component of the African Union Strategic Plan and Work-Programme for Science and Technology and finalize their harmonization as a matter of urgency.

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