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About OSAA
The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) was formally established in March 2003 and became operational in May 2003. Its mandate is to strengthen international support for Africa’s development and security through advocacy and analysis, assist the UN Secretary-General in improving coordination and coherence of the UN System’s efforts in Africa, facilitate global discussions on Africa, particularly regarding the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), and create mechanisms to monitor progress on commitments to Africa’s development.
In fulfilling its mandate, OSAA leads and coordinates the UN’s essential work on the interconnected issues of peace, security, and development in Africa.
The office implements its mandate through several key functional roles:
Advisory Role
The Under-Secretary-General provides the Secretary-General with strategic advice on emerging and cross-cutting issues affecting Africa, ensuring coordination and coherence in the UN’s work related to the continent. The office also undertakes special assignments related to Africa at the discretion of the Secretary-General.
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