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International Conventions and African Development Initiatives

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This deck covers key aspects of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, the African Peer Review Mechanism, and the New Partnership for Africa's Development.

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What is the main purpose of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW)?

To protect the rights of people working in a country that is not their own.

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Definition
What is the main purpose of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW)?
To protect the rights of people working in a country that is not their own.
What are state parties obliged to do under the CMW?
Protect and seek judicial remedy for migrant workers whose rights have been violated.
What is a key principle of the CMW regarding discrimination?
Non-discrimination of migrant workers and their families without distinction of any kind.
When was the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) adopted?
October 2003.
What are the five key areas covered by the UNCAC?
Preventive measures, criminalization and law enforcement, international cooperation, asset recovery, and technical assistance and information exchange...
What is the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)?
A self-monitoring instrument for governance performance among African Union member states.

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International Conventions and African Development Initiatives
TermDefinition
What is the main purpose of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW)?
To protect the rights of people working in a country that is not their own.
What are state parties obliged to do under the CMW?
Protect and seek judicial remedy for migrant workers whose rights have been violated.
What is a key principle of the CMW regarding discrimination?
Non-discrimination of migrant workers and their families without distinction of any kind.
When was the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) adopted?
October 2003.
What are the five key areas covered by the UNCAC?
Preventive measures, criminalization and law enforcement, international cooperation, asset recovery, and technical assistance and information exchange.
What is the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)?
A self-monitoring instrument for governance performance among African Union member states.
What are the main objectives of NEPAD?
Reduce poverty, put Africa on a sustainable development path, halt marginalization, empower women, and provide a framework for economic cooperation.
What are the thematic areas of performance measured by the APRM?
Democracy and political governance, economic governance and management, corporate governance, and socio-economic development.
Where is the NEPAD Secretariat located?
South Africa, Midland.
What is the role of the NEPAD Council?
Supports NEPAD's mission, initiates global action, and mobilizes resources to meet objectives.