Agenda 2063 the africa we want first tenyear implementation. Africa is selfconfident in its identity, heritage, culture and shared values and as a strong, united and influential partner on the global stage making its. Agenda 2063 is a set of initiatives proposed and currently under implementation by the african union. Africas agenda 2063 first tenyear implementation plan covers 7 aspirations, 20 goals. African smart cities strategies for agenda 2063, africa journal of management 2, no. Integrating agenda 2063 and 2030 agenda for sustainable. What is the added value of agenda 2063 and how does it take account of past and ongoing policies and programmes at national, regional and continental levels. Second, we discuss opportunities and challenges for the. Africa shall have a universal culture of good governance, democratic values, gender equality, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law. This is to result in strong, resilient and sustainable socioeconomic development and human development. The sustainable development goals sdgs and africas.
Terrorism, agenda 2063 and the challenges of development in africa, south african journal of international affairs 23, no. If the african unions agenda 2063 does not follow the path of the founding fathers of the oau by removing culture from the margins and making it the centre of its preoccupations, it will not get africa right. Please subscribe, like, comment and share, thank for watching. Africas agenda 2063, as well as the sdgs also known as agenda 2030. Watch au agenda for africa interview with julie gichuru. The nepad agency, the implementing agency of the african union, has been tasked with fasttracking the implementation and. Following intensive consultations and preparation, the african union au policy organs finally.
Apr 09, 2019 agenda 2063 is africas blueprint and master plan for transforming africa into the global powerhouse of the future. Agenda 2063 emerged out of the african unions decision to rise to the challenge of mappingout a vision to inspire and guide africas transformation agenda for the next 50 years. Key issues on agenda 2063 and their relevance to the. African union agenda 2063 capacity requirements for the new. In this respect, agenda 2063 has set up pillars for the priority areas that will make this vision a reality. This agenda is an ambitious vision and action plan intended to drive africas change, development, and transformation for the next 50 years. Agenda 2063 first tenyear implementation plan 20142023 the african union commission agenda 2063 the africa we want a shared strategic framework for. It was adopted on 31 january 2015 at the 24th ordinary assembly of the heads of state and governments of the african union in addis abeba.
Agenda 2063 first tenyear implementation plan 20142023 the african union commission agenda 2063 the africa we want a shared strategic framework for inclusive growth and sustainable. The african union commission agenda 2063 the africa we. An africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law. Nov 05, 2018 agenda 2063 has obvious implications for political, economic, and social advances, but many researchers are focusing on the idea that, if agenda 2063 makes notable progress, many african countries could become world players, immersing themselves in international affairs. The agenda 2063 popular version derives entirely from the technical document presented above and its purpose is to render agenda 2063 in simple terms, in such a way that it can be understood by africans of all walks of life. Assemblyau5xxiva page 1 report of the commission on the african union agenda 2063 introduction 1. This paper examines the african interface of the belt and road initiative bri, identifying synergies between it and africas development agenda. The paper argues that the bri appears to have developmental implications for africa in terms of industrialisation and infrastructure rolling out and by extension boosting intracontinental trade, the african peace and security.
The convening was held at the southern sun mayfair hotel, nairobi, kenya. A prosperous africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development. Au strategic framework for socioeconomic development in africa, commonly known as agenda 2063. Jan 30, 2017 agenda 2063 demands that africa invests in skills, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics so that the peoples of africa can drive the continents development. Commission on the development of the african union agenda 2063 as well as the draft. Agenda 2063 is africas strategic framework that aims to deliver on africas goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the panafrican drive for unity. Civil society, governance, africa agenda 2063, state 1.
Agenda 2063 is africas blueprint and master plan for transforming africa into the global powerhouse of the future. Agenda 2063 deadline sdgs 100 years au africa agenda 2063 african womens decade sustainable development goals traction is needed to move from commitments to action witnessed by those most affected by inequalities. Terrorism, agenda 2063 and the challenges of development in africa. At the same meeting, the executive council requested. Nov 23, 2018 agenda 2063 is africas strategic framework that aims to deliver on africas goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the panafrican drive for unity, selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under panafricanism and african renaissance. Pdf the future of africa is too important to be left to the african union and national governments alone. The study highlights progress or otherwise in ratifying major treaties, conventions, and agreements of the organization of african unity and its successor, the african union. Agenda 2063 is a shared framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development for africa to be realized in the next fifty years. Agenda 2063, an endogenous, shared strategic framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development for africas transformation,is therefore a continuation. Agenda 2063, a plan for africas structural transformation, was agreed upon by the african union golden jubilee of may 20. The article concludes by adding that new multilevels engagements and dialogues are needed to contextualise and steer new sociopolitical ideologies for a radical wake of a new social labs to facilitate the agenda of a unified civic driven africa. The sustainable development goals sdgs and africas agenda 2063. A handbook on regional integration in africa commonwealth. Essentially it aligns thinking from across the continent and distils the vision in a set of aspirations.
Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming africa into the global powerhouse of the future. The summit tasked the african union commission auc, supported by the new. Agenda 2063 should be seen as a new phase in efforts by africans to catalyze development of the continent and strengthen african integration and unity. The african union agenda 2063 a panafrican vision for a 50year transformation of the continent a consultative process a distinctiv e focus on democracy, cultural identity and continental integration. Acbf signalled its readiness to play a role in the implementation of agenda 2063 by producing a digest of oauau treaties, conventions and agreements from 1963 to 2014. First, we present an overview of agenda 2063, including a summary of the vision and action plans. Derexbriggs noted that agenda 2063 complements the sdgs and builds on the various international and regional agreements affirming the gewe agenda. An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of pan africanism and vision of african renaissance. Integrating agenda 2063 and the 2030 agenda for sustainable development into national development plans emerging issues for african least developed countries and 2018, respectively economic commission for africa, 2017, these figures are well below the levels required to transform the economies of most african countries.
Jan 29, 2014 watch au agenda for africa interview with julie gichuru. Terrorism, agenda 2063 and the challenges of development in. African smart cities strategies for agenda 2063 downloaded by mira slavova at 03. An africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law 26.
Agenda 2063, an endogenous, shared strategic framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development for africas transformation, is therefore a continuation of the pan african drive, for selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity the document is well structured into six chapters. Report of the commission on the development of the african union agenda 2063, as well as the two draft documents, one being the comprehensive technical document and the other the popular version of agenda 2063, both entitled african union agenda 2063 the africa we want. Africa will participate in global efforts for climate change mitigation that support and broaden the policy space for sustainable development on the continent. Patrick ngwila, ecassa, gaps and successes in social protection provision in the developing countries of africa pdf, 1,1mb talumba ireen banda, comesa, the comesa social charter and initiatives on social policy in line with agenda 2063 and agenda 2030 pdf, 808kb. Talumba ireen banda, comesa, the comesa social charter and initiatives on social policy in line with agenda 2063 and agenda 2030 pdf, 808kb mario gyori, ipc undp, paa africa linking agricultural support to social protection pdf, 1,6mb. The future of africa is too important to be left to the african union and national governments alone. Africa agenda 2063 news, research and analysis the conversation. Particularly assessed is its capacity to converge with the african unions agenda 2063s aspirations 2, 4 and 5.
Dec 02, 2018 browse africa agenda 2063 news, research and analysis from the conversation editions. A global strategy to optimize use of africas resources for the benefit of all africans. The article thus examines the potential of agenda 2063s aspirations 3, 4, and 5 to enhance the continents soft power and boost its standing in the international system. She said that the integration of the sdg indicators and targets in the first ten year imple. Agenda 2063 emerged out of the african unions decision to rise to the challenge of mappingout a vision to inspire and guide africas. On realizing agenda 2063 in africa, the chapter draws attention for the need to make conscious.
Agenda 2063 calls for action by all segments of society to work together and build a prosperous and united africa based on shared. Background, key features and the process what is agenda 2063 and its genesis. Agenda 2063 should be seen as a new phase in efforts by africans to catalyze development of. Agenda 2063 is africas strategic framework that aims to deliver on africas goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the panafrican drive for unity, selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under panafricanism and african renaissance.
In this regard, agenda 2063s strong commitment to the african renaissance and a different and better africa is critical. It is the continents strategic framework that aims to deliver on its goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the panafrican drive for unity, selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under pan. Feb 25, 2016 this agenda is an ambitious vision and action plan intended to drive africa s change, development, and transformation for the next 50 years. Africas science and technology in the future will be driven the cultural tastes and predilections of the peoples of africa.
Through agenda 2063 africa is striving for accelerated, inclusive and real growth with equity. Africa shall continue to speak one voice and unity of purpose in advancing its position and interests on climate change. Agenda 2063, an endogenous, shared strategic framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development for africas transformation, is therefore a continuation of the pan african drive, for selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity the document is. Agenda 2063 united nations economic commission for africa. African union agenda 2063 capacity requirements for. The au is endowed with some of the most progressive legal and policy frameworks in the world. Following the global adoption of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and agenda 2063, african governments, supported by partners, including the economic commission for africa eca, have begun the process of designing and implementing national development planning frameworks that are aligned with both initiatives.
The limited consultative and advisory powers of the pan african parliament hamper the african unions ability to achieve a prosperous and peaceful africa as envisioned in its agenda 2063. Towards agenda 2063 provides a ready and accessible resource for trade policymakers, parliamentarians, the private sector, academia and civil society, as well as the general public. It is to be recalled that in june 2014, at their meeting held in malabo, equatorial guinea, the executive council, through its decision ex. It is the strategic framework for delivering on africas goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the panafrican drive for unity, selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under panafricanism and african. In 2015, african leaders adopted agenda 2063 as the continents new longterm vision for the next 50 years. African union agenda 2063 proudly african africas vision. Fasttrack projects, 39 priority areas, 255 targets. Agenda 2063 and its implications for africas soft power. An africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and. Africa in 2015 is regarded as the continent with the most remarkable changes in its economy, governance and sociocultural development. This is the first blog post in a series of collaborations between the association for the development of education in africa adea and gpe. The african union has developed agenda 2063, its 50year vision and action plan for the africa that africans want.