Jennifer Davis; The Africa Fund
New York, New York, United States
February 1993
4 pages
Report on the challenges facing a democratic South Africa as the country is at a critical point -poised on the edge of democracy, but not quite there yet. Continuing solidarity will be vital in the difficult transition period. The report says ANC President Nelson Mandela has expressed his confidence that an agreement will soon be reached between the ANC, the South African government, and other parties for establishing an interim government and non-racial elections for a transitional parliament; at some point in this process the ANC will call for the lifting of sanctions. The report says the ANC now faces daunting new tasks of ensuring that all South Africans benefit from the fruits of...
Report on the challenges facing a democratic South Africa as the country is at a critical point -poised on the edge of democracy, but not quite there yet. Continuing solidarity will be vital in the difficult transition period. The report says ANC President Nelson Mandela has expressed his confidence that an agreement will soon be reached between the ANC, the South African government, and other parties for establishing an interim government and non-racial elections for a transitional parliament; at some point in this process the ANC will call for the lifting of sanctions. The report says the ANC now faces daunting new tasks of ensuring that all South Africans benefit from the fruits of democracy and a more just economy. U.S. states and cities can use their power as investors to ensure that U.S. companies adhere to socially responsible investment principles. The report says that, in November 1992, the ANC and COSATU brought to New York a Platform of Guiding Principles for Foreign Investors to the National Conference in Support of the African National Congress and Other Democratic Forces for a New South Africa held at Riverside Church in New York City on November 13-15, 1992. that covers workers' rights, equality of opportunity, environmental protection, training and education, conditions of work and life, security of employment, and empower block business. It is included with the report.
The Africa Fund
English
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Used by permission of Africa Action (successor to The Africa Fund).
George M. Houser Africa collection, Michigan State University Libraries Special Collections
