From a development standpoint,
It is possible to take a regional approach. Nevertheless, it is often very difficult for a country to help another improve its governance, in particular when these countries are not really friends. However, some innovative approaches have come from the African countries themselves. An initiative called the Nile Basin Initiative, is very interesting because it involves the ten countries that share the Nile. These countries have had conflicts amongst themselves, such as Ethiopia and Eritrea, but they do have a common interest, and because of this, they are working together. When representatives from these countries discuss the resources of the Nile, they create long-term associations enabling them to discuss other common challenges. Nevertheless, this is not an easy task and this does not happen very quickly. Organizations, such as the IGAD, which Mr. Angell mentioned, and the role that the African Union plays are very important to enable us to take a truly African approach.