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1. Revisions of the APRM Questionnaire;2. Revision of the Methodologies and Processes of the APRM;3. Development of an effective monitoring and evaluation framework;and4. Elaboration and implementation of an effective communicationstrategy of the APRM.It is my hope that this workshop would contribute towards streamliningand fast-tracking the APRM process by feeding into the deliberationsof Algiers last week.One of the critical issues facing the successful implementation of theAPRM is how to mobilise internal and external resources in supportof the implementation of the APRM Programme of Action. However,in this regard, and in accordance with APRM key principles of Africanownership and leadership, countries are expected to have theprimary responsibilities for funding identified priority governanceactivities in the National Program of Action. Donors could supplementto fill in the financing gap. The challenge here is how the APRMshould receive assistance outside Africa and still keep the conceptlocal. In other words, how can APRM win the financial support of theinternational community and still maintain its integrity?This is the question that this workshop should debate vigorously andhonestly and come up with some good proposals for implementation.This Experts Group Meeting is a good opportunity for an in-depthlook at the practical challenges facing the APRM, especially as moreand more countries move forward in implementing the APRM processand the resulting Programme of Action.268 Part Five