Cape Town, South Africa, 11 June-(ANA)-African leaders have been told by former UN boss Kofi Annan to shape up to their responsibilities in the face of the global recession.
He said aid donors needed to honour their commitments too, but limiting the damaging effects of the economic crisis rested with leaders on the continent.
Mr Annan was speaking at the launch of a report that urged Africa to drive its own development.
It also noted corruption is costing Africa around $150bn (£92bn) a year.
The Africa Progress report was produced by a panel of 11 prominent figures - including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, campaigner Bob Geldof and Nelson Mandela's wife Graca Machel - set up to monitor the G8 development commitments made two years ago.
"Africa has transformed in my lifetime and the progress reached so far is proof that concrete achievements are possible amidst adversity," Mr Annan said in Cape Town where the report was launched at the World Economic Forum. (ANA)
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