NEPAD promotes CAADP principles in CAADP implementation processes and investment programmes. NEPAD helps countries to adapt the CAADP principles, operationalise the pillar frameworks, and use the CAADP roundtable processes. To do this NEPAD leverages technical expertise, supports Regional Economic Communities, and strengthens links with other NEPAD units.

2. Manage communication and information

NEPAD manages communication and information to support the implementation of the CAADP Agenda and partnerships. NEPAD collects and shares information on processes and tools. Some of the ways this will be done are by establishing a knowledge database and through public information campaigns (local and international) to raise awareness of what CAADP is doing and the changes it is bringing about.

3. Facilitate and coordinate monitoring and evaluation

NEPAD facilitates and coordinates monitoring and evaluation. This includes assessing impact and facilitating the sharing of lessons and peer review. NEPAD captures and shares key lessons through peer review and joint assessment. This also means evaluating the impact of the CAADP agenda on NEPAD national and continental development objectives.

In 2008, NEPAD is reviewing CAADP's first five years to evaluate the performance of CAADP as a network in achieving its goals. The review is forward-looking and aims to renew the commitment of member states and development partners to continuing and accelerating the implementation of CAADP.

4. Link resources with programmes

NEPAD builds partnerships and coalitions to link resources with agricultural investment programmes. Strong international and regional partnerships are vital for the success of CAADP. NEPAD is stepping up work to mobilise resources.

5. Harness key thinking and experience

NEPAD harnesses key thinking and experience on emerging national, international and global issues related to agriculture, to articulate African perspectives and contribute to the evolution of the CAADP Agenda. NEPAD makes sure that up-to-date information on trends in African agriculture and rural development is easily available both locally and internationally. NEPAD directs strategic information about developments affecting CAADP to all stakeholders.