Increasing the role of business in achieving the MDGs in Africa.

This report focuses on ways in which business can create social and human development value in Africa. Its immediate purpose is to stimulate discussion among members of the Business Advisory Group as to what practical actions business can take. It acknowledges that business is already engaged in a wide variety of activities that contribute directly and indirectly to achievement of the MDGs, and that rich discussions are ongoing regarding new business models that create both public and private value. At the same time, its premise is that there remains huge and untapped potential for business in these areas