Agenda 2063 – The Africa We Want

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Goals

Empowering youth and innovation for a better tomorrow.

Africa is driving towards inclusive development, sustainable innovation, and youth-led transformation to achieve the Pan-African vision outlined in Agenda 2063.

Aspirations

Fostering peace, integration, and cooperation.

Strengthening unity among African nations through regional partnerships, good governance, and shared prosperity goals for all member states.

Flagship Projects

Driving green growth and climate resilience.

Africa is embracing clean energy, environmental protection, and economic sustainability to ensure a thriving future for generations.

PRESS RELEASE: African Union launches 2024 Agenda 2063 Continental Progress Report at Addis Ababa Summit – Accelerating the implementation of key flagship projects across all regions.

Aspirations

Africa's Economic Growth

Aspiration 1

Inclusive Prosperity

Achieving sustainable development, poverty eradication, and improved living standards across Africa.

Continental Free Trade

Aspiration 2

Integration and Connectivity

Fostering free movement of people, goods, and services for a united and borderless Africa.

Governance & Leadership

Aspiration 3

Good Governance

Promoting democracy, respect for human rights, justice, and the rule of law in African institutions.

Peace and Conflict Resolution

Aspiration 4

Secure Africa

Silencing the guns by promoting peace, justice, stability, and post-conflict reconstruction across Africa.

Cultural Renaissance

Aspiration 5

Africa's Heritage

Preserving African identity, traditions, languages, and creative industries as catalysts for unity.

Youth & Women's Empowerment

Aspiration 6

Power of the People

Harnessing the potential of Africa’s youth, women, and diaspora to drive change and innovation.

Youth & Women's Empowerment

Aspiration 7

Global Influence

Showcasing Africa as an influential, resilient, and respected global player on the world stage.

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Agenda 2063 Film

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Flagship Projects

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INTEGRATED HIGH SPEED TRAIN NETWORK

Connecting African Capitals and Commercial Centres

Aims to connect all African capitals and commercial centres through a high-speed train network, facilitating the movement of goods and people.

AFRICAN COMMODITIES STRATEGY

Transforming Africa's Commodities Sector

Developing a continental commodities strategy to enable African countries to add value and integrate into global value chains.

AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA (AFCFTA)

Boosting Intra-African Trade

Accelerates intra-African trade and strengthens Africa’s position in the global market.

AFRICAN PASSPORT AND FREE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE

Facilitating Free Movement Across Africa

Removes restrictions on Africans’ ability to travel, work, and live within their own continent.

SILENCING THE GUNS

Ending All Wars and Conflicts

Aims to end all wars, civil conflicts, gender-based violence, and prevent genocide.

GRAND INGA DAM PROJECT

Harnessing Hydropower for Africa

Developing the Inga Dam to generate 43,200 MW of power, supporting regional power pools.

SINGLE AFRICAN AIR TRANSPORT MARKET (SAATM)

Creating a Unified Air Transport Market

Ensures intra-regional connectivity between African capital cities through a single air transport market.

ANNUAL AFRICAN ECONOMIC FORUM

Accelerating Economic Transformation

A multi-stakeholder meeting to reflect on how to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation.

AFRICAN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Mobilizing Resources for Development

Establishing institutions like the African Investment Bank and African Central Bank to promote economic integration.

PAN-AFRICAN E-NETWORK

Transforming Africa into an E-Society

Implementing policies and strategies for transformative e-applications and services in Africa.

AFRICA OUTER SPACE STRATEGY

Advancing Africa's Space Capabilities

Developing a common African strategy for the use of outer-space technology.

PAN-AFRICAN VIRTUAL AND E-UNIVERSITY (PAVEU)

Expanding Access to Education

Providing access to tertiary and continuing education in multiple sites simultaneously.

CYBER SECURITY

Ensuring Data Protection and Safety Online

Incorporating emerging technologies into development plans while ensuring data protection.

GREAT MUSEUM OF AFRICA

Celebrating African Heritage

Creating awareness about Africa’s vast, dynamic, and diverse cultural artefacts.

ENCYCLOPAEDIA AFRICANA

Documenting African History and Culture

Providing an authoritative resource on the authentic history of Africa and African life.

Key Resources

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Publications

Agenda 2063 Framework Document

The foundational strategic document outlining Africa’s 50-year transformation plan — adopted by AU Heads of State in 2013.

Reports

First Ten-Year Implementation Plan

This document details targets and priority areas for the first 10 years of Agenda 2063 (2014–2023).

Publications

Continental Monitoring Report 2023

An annual evaluation of the progress made by Member States, RECs, and AU Organs towards Agenda 2063 goals.

Brochures

Agenda 2063 at a Glance

An overview brochure summarizing the vision, aspirations, and flagship projects under Agenda 2063.

Featured

Flagship Projects Brief

Highlights key transformative projects such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African High-Speed Rail, and Single African Air Transport Market.

Latest

2024 Progress Snapshot

A newly released update showcasing regional progress across goals, gender inclusion, and youth empowerment strategies in 2024.