What does NEPAD stand for? The New Partnership for Africa's
Development. What are the origins of NEPAD? The NEPAD strategic
framework document was prepared by the leaders of the five
initiating states (Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, South
Africa), in response to a mandate given to them by the Summit of
the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The 37th Summit of the
OAU in July 2001 formally adopted the strategic framework
document. What is NEPAD? NEPAD is a VISION and STRATEGIC
FRAMEWORK FOR AFRICA'S RENEWAL. NEPAD is a programme of the
African Union (AU), adopted in 2001 by African leaders, with the
primary objectives of poverty eradication, promotion of
sustainable growth and development, and the empowerment of women
through building genuine partnerships at country, regional and
global levels. NEPAD is a blueprint for Africa's development in
the 21st century and provides unique opportunities for Africa to
address the critical challenges facing the continent, including
the attainment of the Millennium Dev