In the global context of international institutions such as the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund, and their interaction with the developing countries, this case looks at the development of the African initiative to solve their own problems: A New Economic Partnership for African Development (NEPAD). With an emphasis on democracy and governance, the main objective of NEPAD is to eradicate poverty in Africa and to bring long-term and lasting political, economic and social changes in the region. Examines in depth the initiative "by Africans for Africans," and how it is likely to develop. "Hide
by Laura Alfaro, Kate Reavis, Debora L. Spar Source: Harvard Business School 21 pages. Publication Date: September 30, 2003. Prod. #: 704006-PDF-ENG