A Synopsis of the NPCA Strategic Direction and Business Plan presented to the 40th NEPAD Steering Committee Meeting

The NEPAD Steering Committee (SC) is primarily responsible for developing the terms of reference for identified programmes and projects; and for overseeing the work and programmatic activities of the NEPAD Agency.

The Steering Committee usually meets quarterly at locations offered by member states or at the NEPAD Agency in Midrand, South Africa or other locations in South Africa. The 40th Meeting of the NEPAD Steering Committee (SC) was held in Pretoria from 16-17 July 2010. The SC meeting was co-hosted by the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency) and Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in South Africa. Being the first SC meeting since the landmark 14th AU Summit Decision on the establishment of the NEPAD Agency, the 40th SC session discussed progress on the transition of the NEPAD Agency, with specific reference to the Agency’s strategic direction and the adoption of AU rules, regulations and practices for HR/Finance.