The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) in the global system: origins, goals and implementation mechanisms

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to analyse the history of the establishment, objectives, and implementation mechanisms of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), examining its conceptual foundations, key programmes (CAADP, PIDA, APRM), and the assessment of its practical effectiveness in the context of contemporary global and regional challenges. The methodological framework is based on the principles of systemic, institutional, and comparative analysis, which makes it possible to trace the interrelationship between NEPAD’s objectives and the mechanisms of their practical implementation, as well as to assess the initiative’s actual impact on the development of the African continent. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the comprehensive combination of historical analysis with an evaluation of NEPAD’s contemporary mechanisms as an instrument of Africa’s global integration. For the first time, the interconnection between the political, economic, and social dimensions of the programme is systematised; the key implementation challenges are identified; and the role of NEPAD in the development of governance practices, infrastructure, and the socio-economic progress of the continent is emphasised. The conclusions demonstrate that NEPAD represents an important continental development instrument aimed at enhancing economic stability, integrating African countries into the global economy, and strengthening political cooperation. The programme ensures the coordination of major strategic initiatives such as CAADP, PIDA, and APRM, thereby enabling a comprehensive approach to development challenges and the implementation of socio-economic reforms. At the same time, the effectiveness of NEPAD is constrained by a number of factors, including insufficient financial resources, inadequate coordination between international and African partners, and political instability in certain member states. These factors slow the achievement of the programme’s strategic objectives and pose significant challenges to its sustainable development in a dynamic global and regional environment. Despite these difficulties, NEPAD demonstrates considerable potential in promoting Africa’s long-term development and fostering effective international partnerships.