The last Big Table took place in Amsterdam in October 2001, hosted by the then Dutch Development Co-operation Minister Eveline Herfkens , and considered key issues relating to the operationalizing of the new African development framework.

Summary Report of Big Table II

The First Big Table
19-20 November 2000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The first Big Table was held at the ECA headquarters in Addis Ababa, and discussed Pro-Poor Growth Policies and the International Development Goals, lessons learned from the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) process, and Emerging Capacity Building Needs. The first Big Table is credited with placing the focus on transforming Africa's development relationship with its partners.

Summary Report of Big Table I