Democratic Governance and the Challenges of Poverty, Peace and Security in Africa

"I remain therefore more than convinced that in this new millennium and as we strive to lay the foundations of our new African Union, the challenge that confronts our African family, is how to forge ahead with the democratisation process, and particularly, how to create and/or strengthen the institutions that enhance good governance, as well as the building of peace, and the promotion of socio-economic development. Needless to say, all these issues are inter-related." - Dr. Salim, May 29, 2002