AGENDA 2063: A Shared Strategic Framework for

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AGENDA 2063: A Shared Strategic Framework for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development AGENDA 2063 AND TOURISM Presentation Objectives To provide an over view of Agenda 2063 To present a framework which could form the basis for setting tourism goals and targets at the national and continental levels for the next 50 years Over view of Agenda 2063 The Genesis of Agenda 2063 What Defines Agenda 2063? What is the value addition to Agenda 2063? Why is Agenda 2063 now Opportune? Why 50 years horizon? The Methodology of Agenda 2063 Progress made in the preparation of Agenda 2063 Agenda 2063: Way forward to June 2014 Genesis of Agenda 2063 The 21st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States at the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the OAU/AU adopted a Solemn Declaration which amongst others pledged their commitment to make progress in Africa in the next 50 years in the following eight key areas: African Identity and Renaissance Struggle against Colonialism and Self Determination Pursuing the Integration Agenda Social and Economic Development Peace and Security Democratic Governance Determining Africa’s Destiny Africa’s Place in the World The Assembly directed that the AUC with support from AfDB, UNECA and NEPAD provide the leadership in translating these ideals into reality through a people-driven Agenda that would lead to the realization of the AU Vision of “ an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the world” What Defines Agenda 2063? The Vision : The AU Vision; The Solemn Declaration ; The Peoples’ Aspiration The Transformation Framework :The Goals, Targets, Implementation Arrangements, and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, Resource Mobilization Strategy The Plan: 10 year medium term plans over the 50 years What is the Value Addition of Agenda 2063? 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. It aims to build upon the achievements and draw lessons from earlier efforts such as the Lagos Plan of Action, the Abuja Treaty and the NEPAD to address new challenges faced by the continent, in the short, medium and long-term. Agenda 2063 provides the coherence / coordination platform for rationalization and integration of all on-going continental development initiatives tfor the attainment of the aspirations of the Citizenry A source of inspiration for development of national and regional sustainable development plans.