Security and Democracy in Africa: Key Challenges and Prospects

"The establishment of the African Union and the priority objectives of NEPAD underline the synergy between peace and security, good governance, growth and development, the people's well-being, and the fostering of conducive relations in the international arena. The crux of this strategy is the people as a whole, operating in a dispensation that allows them to mobilize their potential, harness their collective energy and shape their destiny. This has been the vision that we have all been aspiring for and there is no reason why we should not realize it." - Dr. Salim, February 24, 2003