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South Africa Changes the African Renaissance Fund to a Development Agency – ACCORD | SA News

In 2000, the African Renaissance and International Co-operation Fund Act (Act No. 51 of 2000) established the African Renaissance and International Co-operation Fund (ARF) as a Schedule 3A public entity of the Department of International Relations and Co-operation (DIRCO). The ARF, which falls under the control and direction of the Minister of DIRCO and the Director-General, represents one of South Africa’s efforts to contribute to the promotion of peace and stability in Africa.

The objectives of the ARF are to enhance co-operation between South Africa and other African countries, promote democracy and good governance on the continent, help prevent and resolve conflicts, encourage…

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