33. 会议讨论的另一个中心问题是 非洲必须深化经济改革 以便改善政策环境 从而促进援助效益和吸引外国直接投资 与会者促请非洲国家继续进行改革 以便创造有利的投资环境 会议指出 非洲必须不仅建立适当的政策环境 而且还必须建立健全的奖励制度 包括促进私营部门参与和增加对经济生产部门的投资 从而确保资源的有效利用 应当回顾 虽然其他区域的军事开支有所缩减 但是非洲许多国家的军事开支却有所增加 部分理由是发生内部冲突和内战 与会者促请非洲国家同非统组织 非统组织等大陆机构以及各区域组织合作解决和防止冲突
33. Another central issue discussed was the importance of Africa deepening economic reforms in order to enhance the policy environment for aid effectiveness and attract foreign direct investment. African countries were urged to continue their reforms in order to create a conducive environment for investment. The meeting noted that Africa needs to ensure effective and efficient use of resources through the creation of not only an appropriate policy environment but also well designed incentive systems that include improved private sector participation and increased investment in the productive sectors of the economy. It was recalled that while military expenditures in other regions are falling, they are rising in many African countries, partly owing to civil conflicts and internal strife. African countries were urged to work with both continental institutions, such as the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and regional organizations, to resolve and prevent conflicts.