"I wish to stress that the World Solar Programme of Action from Africa's perspective must emphasize the building and enhancement of Africa's capacity for sustainable production and utilization of solar energy for development. As has been the case with some new technologies, Africa must not continue as a passive consumer of solar soft and hardware which is does and cannot and cannot produce. Therefore this Summit should enable the International Community to address these critical issues that impinge on Africa's development." - Dr. Salim, September 16, 1996
