Publication:

Inaugural Meeting of the Panel of the Wise, 18 December 2007, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The draft is intended to stimulate discussion at the inaugural meeting of the Panel on a number of issues, including on how the Panel will conduct its meetings, when and how it will consult and relate to other AU bodies, how it will engage with countries and regions affected by conflicts, and how it will consider key thematic issues related to conflict prevention and peace-building in Africa. This draft also addresses the issue of the resources that will be needed to support the work of the Panel, including a dedicated Secretariat within the Conflict Management Division of the Peace and Security Department, ad hoc specialized expertise and an annual budget.