diff --git a/libgnomecanvas.spec b/libgnomecanvas.spec
index 47c294c..e075907 100644
--- a/libgnomecanvas.spec
+++ b/libgnomecanvas.spec
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ BuildRequires: libglade2-devel
 BuildRequires: gail-devel
 BuildRequires: libtool gettext
 BuildRequires: intltool
+BuildRequires: make
 
 %description
 The canvas widget allows you to create custom displays using stock items