O'Neill: No new initiatives yet from Africa trip

US Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill said it is too soon to announce new initiatives for aid to Africa following his 11-day trip to the continent, but he stressed that aid must have clear goals, and donors should delegate responsibilities to local leaders.

O'Neill called for "a combination of clarity and freedom for African leaders in implementation" of development initiatives, in remarks to the Carnegie Endowment for Peace on his recent trip.