1. The African Platform for Development Effectiveness (APDev)
Advancing AE/SSC/CD knowledge exchange and mutual learning for Collective Action
Presentation by
Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki
CEO, NEPAD Agency
Second Regional Event on AE, SSC and CD
4-5 November 2010
From Aid Effectiveness to Development Effectiveness

2. APDev: Background and Context
Need for a coalition-building mechanism on Development Effectiveness - through AE; SSC; & CD
Africa’s voice in building a new global development cooperation architecture;
A new paradigm
An African-led and owned process

3. CORE OBJECTIVES of APDev
Enhance dialogue and awareness on Development Effectiveness;
Sharing & dissemination of information, knowledge exchange & mutual learning in a more coordinated and coherent manner;
Influence policy design and practice in Africa;
Advance principles of ownership and leadership;

4. APDev - Strategic Outcomes & Deliverables
Improved dialogue and consultation
Support the implementation of regional and global Commitments
Sharing Knowledge and Promoting Capacity Development and South-South Cooperation
Shaping the global development cooperation architecture

5. A multi-stakeholders’ forum on AE, SSC and CD
The Africa Platform on Development Effectiveness is:
A multi-stakeholders’ forum on AE, SSC and CD
An integrated community of practice
A Knowledge base & mutual learning hub
An inter-connecting network for knowledge & practice
A rallying point for policy & technical inputs on 3 themes
A nucleus to promote cohesive linkages

6. Headline Insights
1. Beyond Aid - Domestic resource mobilization option
2. CD as catalyst for Development Effectiveness
3. African Leadership and commitment
4. RECs as primary drivers of SSC in Africa
5. From ‘poverty management’ to Africa’s growth pole
6. Inclusiveness - Critical support of all African actors
7. Cross-regional learning and Knowledge exchange
8. AU and NEPAD commitment to the Africa Platform as resource centre for public policy design

8. The Africa Platform for Development Effectiveness is
South-South Cooperation in practice!
APDev
Inspiring Change for development results