[20030430]RS21353_非洲发展新伙伴关系.pdf

1 CRS Report RS21332, The African Union; and CRS Report RS20945, The Organization ofAfrican Unity.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21353Updated April 30, 2003New Partnership for Africas Development(NEPAD)nae redactedAnalyst in African AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense and Trade DivisionSummaryThe New Partnership for Africas Development (NEPAD), described by itsproponents as a multi-sector, sustainable development policy framework, seeks toreduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve socio-economic developmentprospects across Africa. Major NEPAD aims are to attract greater investment anddevelopment aid to Africa, reduce the continents debt levels, and broaden global marketaccess for African exports. NEPAD emphasizes increased democratization, politicalaccountability, and transparency in governance in African states as primary means ofachieving its goals. NEPAD is a key policy vehicle of the African Union (AU), whichsucceeded the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in July 2002; see CRS ReportRS21332, The African Union. H.Res. 155, introduced in March 2003, urges U.S. andinternational support