It is a pleasure and privilege for me to be present here today at the inaugural session of this SKOCH Summit which features the theme of “Inclusion, Growth and Governance”. The theme of the conference is particularly relevant at this juncture in our economy when the economic growth has considerably slowed down.
Many of these changes have been advocated in support of the African Renaissance. These changes have entailed a transition towards more open, market-oriented regimes. On the political front, there has been a move towards multi-party democracy, and high priority being given to issues of governance and transparency in the policymaking process. The foundation is being laid.