The African and Middle East Charter meeting in December 1999 proved to be a very productive and successful event. Twenty participants from various countries of Africa and Middle East regions gathered together to add significant value and perspectives to the growing Earth Charter movement through the positive accomplishments of this meeting. Participants from this meeting represented: Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Mauritius, Senegal, Niger, Ghana and Jordan. The three-day meeting focused on discussions surrounding the text of the Charter and the International Earth Charter Campaign.