It also presents a roadmap for completion of the agenda 2063 development process. 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. A capacity assessment study is being undertaken to address the capacity needs of continental and regional institutions. The objectives of this paper were to examine the viability of the agenda, to elucidate critical issues underpinning its. A focus on the agenda 2063 highlighting different views from the continent on what kind of africa they want. It is a vision, and an action plan which effectively covers key focus areas, in which education and youth development is a critical part. On realizing agenda 2063 in africa, the chapter draws attention for the need to make conscious. Progress, challenges and implications for agenda 2063 4. The african union member states adopted agenda 2063 as an overarching framework for addressing past injustices and realization of the panafrican vision of an integrated and prosperous africa. Agenda 2063 is the continents strategic framework for its socioeconomic transformation over the next 50 years. Has there been any progress towards its implementation. To discuss key considerations for accelerated action on the gender equality agenda within the sdgs and agenda 2063, understanding what has worked. The mandate of the economic commission for africa eca is to promote the economic and social development of african member states, foster. It is the concrete manifestation of how the continent intends to achieve this vision within a 50year period from 20 to 2063.
Background, key features and the process what is agenda 2063 and its genesis. An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of pan africanism and vision of african renaissance. Mandate of the economic commission for africa in relation to the 2030 agenda and agenda 2063 4. Thus, agenda 2063 should be seen as a unique opportunity to recreate the african narrative by putting it into perspective to enthuse and energize the african population and use their constructive energy to set and implement an achievable agenda for unity, peace and development in the 21 st. Agenda 2063 is a shared framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development for africa to be realized in the next fifty years. Last year the african union launched agenda 2063 which, according to the au, is. 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. 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. The african renaissance calls for changes in attitudes and mindsets to strengthen pan african values of selfreliance. Agenda 2063 is africas blueprint and master plan for transforming africa into the global powerhouse of the future. United nations ecacgsd28 economic and social council. U agenda 2063 is a road map for the africa that we want to see in the next 50 years.
This conference will examine some of the key themes of this new continental agenda as a way to better understand it, exploring its strengths and areas in need of improvement, and. Through our partnership with the african development bank and the african union commission, we have come up with a first on regional integration the africa regional integration index. The future of africa is too important to be left to the african union and national governments alone. Agenda 2063 framework document iii executive summary fifty years after the first thirtythree 33 independent african states gathered in addis ababa, ethiopia to. The doctrinal relationship between nkrumahism and the african union agenda 2063 informs the basis of this article. India has said it is trying to align itself with the africa agenda 2063 the goals the continent of 54 countries and 1. 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. Assembly adopted the 2030 agenda and the sustainable development goals contained therein. It is a call for action to all segments of african society to work together to build a prosperous and united africa based on shared values and a common destiny. 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. A global strategy to optimize use of africas resources for the benefits of all africans aiming to encourage discussion among all stakeholders, agenda 2063 is an approach to how the continent should effectively learn from the lessons of the past, build on the progress now underway and strategically exploit all possible opportunities available in the short, medium and long term, so as.
First, we present an overview of agenda 2063, including a summary of the vision and action plans. Agenda 2063 the africa we want identifies seven aspirations, with rolling implementation plans of 25 years, 10 years, and five years, as well as shortterm action plans. Agenda 2063 technical document it has the following six chapters. 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.
Challenging global phenomena post adoption of agenda 2063. It is the strategic framework for delivering on africa s goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the pan african drive for unity, selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under panafricanism and african. An africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law. South africa considers itself to be playing a key role in promoting the.
Making agenda 2063 an integral part of the african renaissance. Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming africa into the global powerhouse of the future. 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. If continental supranationalism remains the end product of both processes, the question then is to what extent are intergovernmental. Goals, priority areas, targets and indicative strategies 5. Agenda 2063 is the african union strategic framework for both social and economic transformation of the continent and the vehicle to achieve its vision of an integrated, prosperous and peaceful africa, driven by its citizens and representing a dynamic force in the international arena. Agenda 2063 emerged out of the african unions decision to rise to the. 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. Constitutive act of the african union and, of course, agenda 2063. Agenda 2063 is the capacity of individuals and instructions to play their roles in the domestication of the agenda. Finally, we propose specific areas for future management research related to agenda 2063.
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 first tenyear implementation plan 20142023 5 termname definitionexplanation by the au assembly of heads of states and government and the executive council during their meetings. Key issues on agenda 2063 and their relevance to the education sector in africa key issues on agenda 2063 and their relevance to the education sector in africa sustained investments in quality education are vital to achieve agenda 2063, a 50year vision and action plan to build a prosperous and united africa. 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. In addition to its objectives and big hairy audacious goals, agenda 2063 comes in place to revive and. Aspiration 6 an africa where development is peopledriven, unleashing the potential of its women and youth. The african unions agenda 2063 education and its realization final version.
Second, we discuss opportunities and challenges for the effective implementation of agenda 2063 for africas sustaining development and transformation. Introduction situates the agenda 2063 in historical context. African union agenda 2063 capacity requirements for. Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, values and. Agenda 2063 is a strategic and endogenous development plan that seeks to strategically and competitively reposition the african continent to ensure poverty. Nkrumahism, agenda 2063, and the role of intergovernmental. Key issues on agenda 2063 and their relevance to the. Africa agenda 2063 news, research and analysis the. At the same meeting, the executive council requested. Before addressing these questions what challenges emerged in the global and continental arena after the adoption of agenda 2063.
A global strategy to optimize use of africas resources for the benefits of all africans agenda 2063 is both a vision and an action plan. It is a continuation of the pan african drive over centuries, for unity, selfdetermination, freedom. Almost half of the targets for agenda 2063 are not directly quantifiable and so far, fewer than 20% have an indicator to. Browse africa agenda 2063 news, research and analysis from the conversation.