the chairman ofhe african unioion sayss there are signs is working. >>>> as a result of institutitil reform, thehe a african union hs achieved savings of 12%. in our next budgeget, and member states are paying a greater share of the bill. >> germany has also launched an even closer partnership with a group of countries such as senegal, morocco and ethiopia. berlin is offering extra money but suppoport i is dependent on reforms. >> we want the african countries to carry out reforms. the africans must do more themselves. above all, on good governance and combating corruption. these 12 countries are doing this. theres proof of that. and we believe in economic cooperation. >> the compact for africa has generated new investment though some say progress is too slow and others question who benefits more -- africans or western firms. but the leaders gathered in berlin were clear that this public and private investment is a win-win for both europe and its southern neighbors. >> and we can say without equivocation that africa is indeed open for business. >> help for africa's economic developme