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11 Mar 2005

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UK Government

Commission for Africa [report] Executive Summary

The actions proposed by the Commission [for Africa] constitute a coherent package for Africa...[those relating to private sector include:] Money and state assets stolen from the people of Africa by corrupt leaders must be repatriated. Foreign banks must be obliged by law to inform on suspicious accounts...foreign companies involved in oil, minerals and other extractive industries must make their payments much more open to public scrutiny...improving the management of government incomes from natural resources and international agreements on how to control the 'conflict resources' which fuel or fund hostilities...controlling the trade in small arms...build public/private partnerships in order to create a stronger climate for growth, investment and jobs.

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