management, violence against women, children and vulnerable groups, poverty and unemployment as well as xenophobia and racism. I wish to conclude by echoing Professor Adedeji in underlining that the APRM is “not a scorecard that highlights the pass or failure for a given country. It is a mutually agreed instrument for self-monitoring by participating governments through which participating countries will consider seriously the impact of their domestic policies on both internal political stability and economic growth, as well as on neighbouring countries”3. It is because of this reason that we commit with eagerness and enthusiasm to the APRM processes and are looking forward to the next country review. L.N. Sisulu, MP FOCAL POINT AND MINISTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION January 2014 3 Adedeji, A (2008): ‘NEPAD’s African Peer Review Mechanism: Progress and Prospects’ in J. Akokpari et al: The African Union and its Institutions, Centre for Conflict Resolution. 19