The Africa Governance Report
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Assessing Peace and Security
The Causes of Conflict in Africa
Africa’s Conflict Zones
Trends of African Conflict and Instability
Achievements in Peace, Security and Governance
Challenges to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa
Recommendations for Peace, Security and Governance
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CHAPTER 6: THE NEXUS BETWEEN DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE
6.1
Introduction
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National Development Plans: The Interface Between Governance and Development
6.3
Some Development Challenges
6.4
Recommendations for Development and Governance
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CHAPTER 7: ROLE OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES (RECs) IN AFRICAN GOVERNANCE
7.1
Introduction
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The Continental Role of RECs
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African Union Instruments on RECs
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The Relationship between RECs and Governance
7.5
Assessing the Role of RECs in Governance
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Observations on the Relationships between the AU and RECs
7.7
Regional Integration and AU Agenda 2063
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REFERENCES
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ANNEXES
ANNEX 1: Highlights of The Interrelationships of The Global UN and OAU/AU Principles, Purposes
and Objectives.
ANNEX 2: Development Periods and Their Principal Focus
ANNEX 3: The Eight Regional Economic Communities Recognised by the African Union
ANNEX 4: Consultation List, June-December 2018
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List of Tables
Table 1: Characteristics of Transformative Leadership in Africa
Table 2: Status of AU Instruments Relating to Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law (September 2018)
Table 3: Status of Submission of Periodic Reports Relevant to the African Charter on Human and
Peoples’ Rights (August 2018)
Table 4: Status of AU Peace and Security Instruments (September 2018)
Table 5: Africa’s Mineral Endowments
List of Figures
Figure 1: Overview of Africa Governance Performance
Figure 2: Percentage Of Countries With NDPs And Distribution Of Growth Levels By Region
Figure 3: Poverty Headcount Ratios at National Poverty Lines by Region
Figure 4: Average Human Development Index by regions
Figure 5: Illicit Financial Flow Trends, 2004 to 2013 (USD)
Figure 6: Net ODA as a percentage of government expenditure by region
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