United Nations Under Secretary-General and Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa

"The power of NEPAD is the power of ideas and solutions it brings to the table. NEPAD and ECA have been working together closely on the MoveAfrica border system to harmonise systems, processes, and regulations in support of implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area. NEPAD has also been at the forefront to ensure that the single African transport market can take hold.  It is time for Africa to have its own development institution."