In April 2008, we convened the inaugural meeting of this initiative in Accra, Ghana, drawing a wide range of stakeholders from across Africa and Europe. Among them were representatives of international organizations, African government officials, and advocates from African civil society organizations. Twelve African nations were represented: Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo.