By Magda
On Monday October 19 2009, government ministers from over 36 African countries gathered in Kampala, Uganda, to address the challanges of forced displacement confronting the continent. This meeting is a part of the two-day long summit of the African Union Executive Council. Among the invited prime ministers and leaders of numerous African countries was also present António Gutteres, the High Commissioner of UNHCR.
At least 36 African countries are currrently expected to adopt a Convention for the Protection and Assistance od IDPs (internally displaced person) in Africa. This is the most important step done towards the help of refugees from the side of the state. It has been finally recognized that displacement cannot be resolved only with the humanitarian assistance. Uganda Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi pointed out that after more than 50 years of independence from European colonial powers it would be unacceptable for Africa to be the world's biggest producer of refugees and IDPs. Furthermore, it has been recognized that the displacement situation is a major threat to Africa's development and it requires an action to be finally taken.
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