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AGENDA 2063 and the role of SDGs
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Established on the 31st of January 2015 at the 24th Ordinary Assembly of the Heads of States of the African Union, Agenda 2063 is the shared strategic framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Originally established on the 26th of May 2013, Agenda 2063 acts as a plan to remodel Africa into a major social and economic force for the future. The plan outlines how African leaders will focus on and highlight the Pan African vision of ‘an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens, representing a dynamic force in the international arena’ within a 50-year period (2013-2063). The goals proposed include economic development, political integration and independence, gender equality, and the establishment of democracy, justice, peace and security throughout the African continent.
The necessity to compose a long-term plan for the development of the continent is brought upon by transformations throughout the continent, including increasing peace, globalization, gender equality, economic and social growth, youth empowerment, and the rapid growth of ICT.
What are the 7 aspirations of Agenda 2063?
- A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development
- An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of Pan-Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance
- An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law
- A peaceful and secure Africa
- An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics
- An Africa whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth, and caring for children
- Africa as a strong, united, resilient and influential global player and partner
Agenda 2063 brings to light 15 Flagship Projects to accelerate the continent’s growth and development. These 15 programmes and initiatives are:
- A high-speed train network connecting all African capitals and commercial centres
- The formulation of a strategy for transforming the African economy from a supplier of raw materials to one that actively uses its own resources
- The establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area
- The introduction of the African Union Passport, and removal of all visa requirements for its holders within Africa
- Ending all wars, civil conflicts, gender-based violence, and violent conflicts by 2020
- The construction of a third Inga Dam
- The establishment of the Single African Air-Transport Market
- The establishment of an Annual African Economic Forum
- The establishment of a set of financial institutions, envisaged as an African Investment Bank, a Pan-African Stock Exchange, an African Monetary Fund, and an African Central Bank
- A pan-African digital data network
- The development of a common African strategy for the use of outer-space technology
- The establishment of an African open, digital, distance-learning university
- Cooperation on cyber security
- The foundation of a Great African Museum, preserving African cultural heritage and promoting Pan-Africanism
- The compilation of an Encyclopaedia Africana as an authoritative resource on the authentic history of Africa and African life.
Linking UN SDGs and Agenda 2063
| AGENDA 2063 GOALS | UN SDGs |
| A high standard of living, quality of life and well-being for all citizens | 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere in the world 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable Economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. |
| Well educated citizens and skills revolution underpinned by science, technology and innovation | 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. |
Healthy and well-nourished citizens | 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. |
| Transformed economies | 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. |
| Modern agriculture for increased productivity and production | 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. |
| Blue/ocean economy for accelerated economic growth | 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. |
| Environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient economies and communities | 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. |
| World-class infrastructure across Africa | 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. |
| Democratic values, practices, universal principles of human rights, justice and the rule of law are entrenched | 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. |
| Capable institutions and transformative leadership in place | 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. |
| Peace, security and stability are preserved | 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. |
| Full gender equality in all spheres of life | 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. |
| Engaged and empowered youth and children | 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. |
Africa as a major partner in global affairs and peaceful co-existence | 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. |
| Africa takes full responsibility for financing her development Goals | 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries. 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. |
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Sources:
Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. https://au.int/en/agenda2063/overview
Flagship Projects of Agenda 2063. https://au.int/en/agenda2063/flagship-projects
AGENDA 2063: THE VISION FOR 2063. https://au.int/sites/default/files/documents/33126-doc-06_the_vision.pdf
Linking Agenda 2063 and the SDGs https://au.int/agenda2063/sdgs
Agenda 2063. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agenda_2063