At the same time, we need to become forward looking in our desire to manage the twin transitions. On the political front, we need now to establish and entrench a culture of transfer of power. There have been some instances of political leaders retiring from active politics lest making room for the next generation of leaders. In Nigeria, a democratically elected candidate was recently sworn in. In Namibia, transfer of power of any kind has not yet taken place, but we have established a culture of elections being held at regular intervals.
Good governance is all about partnership of all the stakeholders.
Such partnership brings about synergies of effort and resources. It is about respect for government and for the civil society. It is about concentrating on being constructive in our approach. It is about optimizing all our resources. On the economic front too, there is a new vibrancy in sub-Saharan Africa.