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The 2006 International Conference on the State of Affairs of Africa
October 26, 27 and 28
Africa is a continent of diverse ecosystems, socio-political systems, economic systems, cultures, and notable for the immense resilience and resourcefulness of its people. Given the decades of development work that the international community has dedicated to Africa, it is extremely distressing that more progress has not been made toward eliminating extreme poverty in Africa. Weak governmental systems, unethical leadership, flawed justice systems, most importantly lack of accountability as well as lack of transparency in the administration are only a few examples of the problems facing the continent.As a response to the current situation in Africa, the International Institute for Justice and Development, Inc. (IIJD) hosted the First International Conference on the State of Affairs of Africa (ICSAA).The 2006 ICSAA provided a unique opportunity to explore the root causes of poverty and the African development crisis. Participants at this conference explored the challenges facing Africa’s development, and built a strategic consensus to assure a just and humane future for the continent. A “Task Force Group” was formed on the final day of the 2006 International Conference on the State of Affairs of Africa to promote the democratically crafted resolutions for African development and alleviating poverty.
This event has taken place. To learn more about the Findings, Resolutions and Recommendations of the ICSAA, please visit the IIJD Website. Thanks
