Strengthening Public Sector Skills in Africa: The Role of NEPAD

Abstract

In the fi rst section, the article attempts to give a brief explanation of the New
Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) initiative as a framework, a concept, a philosophy and a programme of action. The second part outlines in some detail the capacity development strategies of NEPAD in general and the need for strengthening the overall skills of the African public sector in particular. The article identifi es some major conditions
that would bring about effectiveness and effi ciency in the implementation of the
NEPAD pan-African capacity development strategy. Some recommendations are made
in the form of possible implementation techniques and new approaches that
could enhance the process. Conclusions were drawn on the need for strengthening
Africa's public sector skills as a precondition for a successful implementation
of key components of the NEPAD initiative.

Africa Insight Vol. 38 (2) 2008: pp. 77-90