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Agenda 2063 is Africa’s development blueprint to achieve inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development over a 50-year period.
Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. 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, self-determination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance.
H.E President William Samoei Ruto (PhD), President of the Republic of Kenya and the African Union Champion on Institutional Reform. H.E. Ruto was appointed during the 37th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in February 2024 to champion the AU Institutional Reform process taking over from the H.E Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda who led the implementation of the reform process since 2016.
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The first meeting between the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC) and the newly appointed African Union Commission (AUC) leadership took place today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting, chaired by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, and H.E. Ambassador Professor Miguel Cesar Domingos Bembe, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Angola to the African Union and Chair of the PRC, focused on improving working methods and advancing collaboration between PRC and AUC, to make the African Union more agile and effective.
In his opening remarks, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emphasized the importance of translating the AU’s ambitions into tangible outcomes. “We must act with pragmatism and determination to transform our Union into an effective engine of progress across our continent,” he stated. The Chairperson highlighted the need to complete ongoing reforms within the African Union to reduce bureaucracy and enhance operational efficiency.
H.E. Youssouf also underscored the significance of the Skills Audit and Competency Assessment (SACA) program, describing it as a key lever for improving the effectiveness and coordination of the AUC. “The African Union Commission must be responsive and better coordinated to meet the expectations of our people,” he added.
The Chairperson called for stronger actions in the area of Peace and Security, advocating for African-led solutions to prevent and resolve conflicts. He reiterated the importance of addressing ongoing conflicts and ensuring stability across the continent.
H.E. Ambassador Professor Miguel Cesar Domingos Bembe, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Angola to the African Union and Chair of the PRC, echoed the Chairperson’s sentiments. He emphasized the critical role of infrastructure in Africa’s development and the need for African solutions to African problems. Ambassador Bembe also stressed the importance of reforms to make the AU more agile and less bureaucratic.
During the meeting, PRC members reviewed the AU Commission’s working methods and proposed to improve transparency and accountability. A joint retreat with the Commission to deepen discussions and enhance collaboration was proposed as well.
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed his appreciation for the strong collaboration between the PRC and the AU Commission, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to advancing the Continental Agenda. “We will bring the AU closer to the African people,” he concluded, assuring the PRC of the Commission’s unwavering support in shaping the future of the continent.
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Agenda 2063 is Africa’s development blueprint to achieve inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development over a 50-year period.