In early 2004, the British Prime Minister, Tony
Blair, established the Commission for Africa. The 17 members of the
Commission, 9 from Africa and all working in their individual and
personal capacities, published their report "Our Common Interest" on
11 March 2005.
The Commission's report is addressed to the leaders of the G8 and
to the wider international community. It is also addressed to the
people of Africa and the world as a whole. The measures proposed by
the Commission constitute a coherent package to achieve the
Commission's goal of a strong and prosperous
Africa.