abstract:The Africa Progress Panel (APP) consists of ten distinguished individuals from the private and public sector who advocate on global issues of importance to Africa and the world. Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations and Nobel Laureate, chairs the APP and is closely involved in its day-to-day work.
Former U.N.Secretary-General Kofi Annan also warned of the harmful effects of the global recession on Africa during the launch of the annual report of the Africa Progress Panel.