This document outlines topics and contributors for discussions on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD). It includes sections on whether Africa is reclaiming the 21st century, challenges and prospects for meeting the MDGs in Africa, meeting the MDGs from a South African perspective, the challenges and prospects of NEPAD meeting the MDGs, the role of NEPAD in public sector reforms in Africa, and anticipating Africa's future. The document was edited by Alain A Ndedi and Edwin Okey Ijeoma and includes a foreword by S. Vil-Nkomo.