Publication:

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

This draft “Programme of Work for 2008” is the Panel’s first and it thus serves two purposes. First, it offers a general overview of the work methods of the Panel. Second, it proposes a specific work plan for 2008. It intends to stimulate discussion 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. It 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.