Speeding up implementation of UNTACDA II: building strong and efficient transport and communications systems in Africa for the 21st century

Abstract

The importance of transport and communication infrastructures in promoting Africa's socio-economic development can not be overemphasized. It is in recognition of this, that the international community adopted two United Nations Transport and Communications Decades for Africa (UNTACDA) and launched UNTACDAI and II for the periods 1978-1988 and 1991-2000, respectively. This publication is part of the Commission's efforts to maintain the momentum gathered along the Decade and from the 11th Conference of Ministers. It re-emphasizes provisions of the Framework for Action to prompt its effective implementation by Member-States and their partners.