This was said by various leaders in the Opening Session of the 33rd Session of the NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee on Saturday at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg.

The programme for the day forms part of the 25th Ordinary African Union (AU) Summit that will end on Monday.

Welcoming the delegation to the Opening Session, South African President Jacob Zuma commended NEPAD for keeping the dreams and potential of Africa alive. He said Africa is now reaping the benefits of macro-economic management and deepening integration into world economy.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/nepad-escalates-economic-growth-africa