Statement at the Launching of the African Renaissance Institute

"I would allow myself to think that the challenge for the Institute of African Renaissance lies in its ability to fostering of research dialogue, and a search for solutions, which will enable our Continent to achieve this aspiration. The success of this Institute will be measured in the manner in which it marshals its resources and capacities to promote the agenda for enhancing African Unity. within the context of the challenges of the new millennium. It is how it can tap the African intellectual capacity, access reservoir of global knowledge, and come up with approaches that will lead to the renewal of our Continent." - Dr. Salim, October 11, 1999