U.S. Department of the Treasury

I went to those troubled lands, and I believe this: with the right combination of aid and accountability - from both rich nations and poor ones - we can accelerate the spread of education, clean water and private enterprise throughout Africa. We can help the African people create vibrant, self-sustaining economies and a rising standard of living.

Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill returned this week from a ten-day trip through Africa. He was joined by rock vocalist, Bono, an active proponent of effective development assistance in Africa. Secretary O'Neill and Bono visited Ghana, South Africa, Uganda and Ethiopia.