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United Nations System support to AU/NEPAD

United Nations System support to AU/NEPAD. Joint UN Consultation on 2007 support to AU/NEPAD Programmes Highlights of the Human Resources Development, Employment, HIV and AIDS Cluster Regional Consultation Meeting, Addis Ababa, 5 Nov. 2007.

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United Nations System support to AU/NEPAD

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  1. United Nations System support to AU/NEPAD Joint UN Consultation on 2007 support to AU/NEPAD Programmes Highlightsof the Human Resources Development,Employment, HIV and AIDS ClusterRegional Consultation Meeting, Addis Ababa, 5 Nov. 2007

  2. Context and background Background and Processes 2007 • Cluster/Sub revitalisation meetings and consultations held (four) (March-July) • Joint UN-AU/NEPAD Workplan (April-May) • Extensive consultations • Documents and Minutes • Reviews and verification • Dissemination of drafts • Specific joint actions undertaken

  3. Context and background Cluster organization in 2007 in response to UN strengthened coordination in support of AU / NEPAD

  4. Main focus for each sub-cluster

  5. Specific activities – an illustrative list • ‘History Books Project’ based on general history of Africa and African tool kit for the African child • Review the impact of emergencies on education in Africa • JPO Programmers in Africa • AIDSWATCH Africa • Nutrition and school feeding programmes • Gender justice

  6. Priorities across clusters in 2007 Africa Fit for Children Mid-term review and Call for Accelerated Action, Cairo Plus Five (29 Oct – 2 Nov, 2007) Africa Develop- ment Forum V (for Youth) Disseminate results, Promote African Youth Charter Speak Africa, establish communities of practice

  7. Summary of Results • Common understanding of roles and responsibilities • Consensus on AU/UN co-chaired efforts • Agreement reached on Cluster and Sub-Cluster formation, structure and frequency of meetings • Joint 2007 workplan • Commitment and action towards a joint approach using the UN joint 10 Year Capacity Development Programme in support of AU / NEPAD • Joint participation at key AU / NEPAD milestones • Improved IMS, linkages, and UN coordination

  8. Challenges • Cluster configuration does not match AUC organisational structure • Where does Health belong? • Linkage with NEPAD Secretariat, RECs needs clarification • UN Agency representation uneven

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