{"id":14675,"date":"2025-02-16T17:08:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T16:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/?p=14675"},"modified":"2025-02-17T09:19:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T08:19:57","slug":"agenda-2063-dellunione-africana-la-roadmap-per-trasformare-lafrica-in-una-potenza-globale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/","title":{"rendered":"African Union Agenda 2063: The Roadmap for Transforming Africa into a Global Power"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14722\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-37.png 606w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-37-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-37-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agenda_2063_dellUnione_Africana_La_Sfida_per_un_Continente_Prospero_e_Unito\"><\/span><strong>African Union Agenda 2063: The Challenge for a Prosperous and United Continent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agenda 2063 is the most ambitious strategic plan ever adopted by the African Union (AU) to guide the continent's socio-economic development over the next 50 years. Adopted in 2015, this vision aims to transform Africa into a global hub of prosperity, political integration and innovation, overcoming historical challenges such as poverty, conflict and commodity dependence. With a focus on inclusiveness, sustainability and self-determination, Agenda 2063 is not just a policy document, but a call to action for 1.4 billion Africans.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Agenda_2063_dellUnione_Africana_La_Sfida_per_un_Continente_Prospero_e_Unito\" >African Union Agenda 2063: The Challenge for a Prosperous and United Continent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Contesto_Storico_Perche_lAgenda_2063\" >Historical Context: Why Agenda 2063?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Dalla_Lotta_per_lIndipendenza_alla_Sfida_dello_Sviluppo\" >From the Struggle for Independence to the Challenge of Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#La_Svolta_del_2013_La_Dichiarazione_Solenne_del_50%C2%B0_Anniversario\" >The Turning Point of 2013: The 50th Anniversary Solemn Declaration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Le_7_Aspirazioni_dellAgenda_2063\" >The 7 Aspirations of Agenda 2063<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Progetti_Bandiera_Le_Colonne_Portanti_della_Trasformazione\" >Flagship Projects: The Building Blocks of Transformation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#1_Rete_Ferroviaria_Transafricana_ad_Alta_Velocita\" >1. Trans-African High Speed Railway Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#2_Zona_di_Libero_Scambio_Continentale_Africana_AfCFTA\" >2. African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#3_Grande_Diga_di_Inga_III_RDC\" >3. Great Inga Dam III (DRC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#4_Mercato_Unico_del_Trasporto_Aereo_SAATM\" >4. Single Air Transport Market (SAATM)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#5_Universita_Panafricana_Elettronica_PAVEU\" >5. Pan-African Electronic University (PAVEU)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Implementazione_Piani_Decennali_e_%E2%80%9CMoonshot%E2%80%9D\" >Implementation: Ten-Year Plans and Moonshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Sfide_e_Opportunita\" >Challenges and Opportunities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Ostacoli_Principali\" >Main Obstacles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Opportunita_Emergenti\" >Emerging Opportunities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Il_Ruolo_degli_Stati_Membri_e_dei_Partner_Internazionali\" >The Role of Member States and International Partners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Integrazione_nei_Piani_Nazionali\" >Integration into National Plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Collaborazioni_Globali\" >Global Collaborations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/doing-business-in-africa\/agenda-2063-african-roadmap-for-transforming-africa-into-a-global-power\/#Conclusioni_Verso_il_2063\" >Conclusions: Towards 2063<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>This article explores the goals, flagship projects, implementation mechanisms and challenges of this vision, analysing how governments, investors and citizens can help realise<strong> 'The Africa We Want'.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14723\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-38.png 480w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-38-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-38-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contesto_Storico_Perche_lAgenda_2063\"><\/span>Historical Context: Why Agenda 2063?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dalla_Lotta_per_lIndipendenza_alla_Sfida_dello_Sviluppo\"><\/span>From the Struggle for Independence to the Challenge of Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agenda 2063 arose from the need to move beyond the Organisation for African Unity (OAU) model, which focused on decolonisation, to embrace a vision of integrated development. After decades of instability, the AU has identified five cross-cutting priorities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Inclusive economic growth<\/strong>: Reduce poverty (currently at 40% of the population) and create 20 million jobs annually by 2030.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continental integration<\/strong>: Increase intra-African trade from 11% to 25% by 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Democratic governance<\/strong>: Fighting corruption, with countries like Rwanda as models of transparency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental Sustainability<\/strong>Protect 30% of African lands and seas by 2030.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural identity<\/strong>: Enhancing African heritage through projects such as the Great African Museum.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Svolta_del_2013_La_Dichiarazione_Solenne_del_50%C2%B0_Anniversario\"><\/span>The Turning Point of 2013: The 50th Anniversary Solemn Declaration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the OAU's 50th anniversary celebrations, African leaders adopted a declaration redefining continental priorities, laying the foundation for Agenda 2063.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Le_7_Aspirazioni_dellAgenda_2063\"><\/span>The 7 Aspirations of Agenda 2063<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The core of the plan is divided into seven ambitions, each with specific targets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>A prosperous Africa<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Objective<\/em>Eliminating poverty within a generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Strategies<\/em>Diversified economies, modern agriculture (60% of the world's arable land) and blue economy (90% of Africa's seaborne trade).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An integrated and united continent<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Flag projects<\/em>: High-speed rail network, single African market (<a href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/invest-in-africa\/how-the-african-union-market-works-2\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10554\">AfCFTA<\/a>) and AU passport (already active in 10 countries).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good governance and human rights<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Target<\/em>Strengthen institutions such as the African Court of Justice and promote transparent elections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peace and Security<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Tools<\/em>African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) to prevent conflicts such as those in the Sahel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong cultural identity<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Initiatives<\/em>African Encyclopaedia and promotion of creative industries (e.g. Nollywood).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Citizen-led development<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Focus<\/em>Young people (60% of the population is under 25 years old) and women, with projects such as the Virtual Pan-African University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Africa as a global player<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Example<\/em>African Space Agency based in Egypt and participation in COP climate negotiations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14724\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-39.png 755w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-39-221x300.png 221w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-39-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Progetti_Bandiera_Le_Colonne_Portanti_della_Trasformazione\"><\/span>Flagship Projects: The Building Blocks of Transformation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agenda 2063 includes 15 flagship projects to accelerate development. Here are the most significant ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rete_Ferroviaria_Transafricana_ad_Alta_Velocita\"><\/span>1.&nbsp;<strong>Trans-African High Speed Railway Network<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Status<\/em>: At the planning stage, with priority sections such as <a href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14680\"><strong>Lagos-Abidjan<\/strong><\/a> (Ivory Coast) and Cairo-Cape Town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Impact<\/em>Reducing the transport costs of 30% and connecting 54 capital cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Zona_di_Libero_Scambio_Continentale_Africana_AfCFTA\"><\/span>2.&nbsp;<strong>African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Potential<\/em>: Creating a 3.4 trillion $ single market, increasing Africa's GDP by 7% by 2035.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Grande_Diga_di_Inga_III_RDC\"><\/span>3.&nbsp;<strong>Great Inga Dam III (DRC)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Capacity<\/em>40,000 MW, enough to electrify 40 million households.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Challenges<\/em>: Slow funding (only 20% of the 14 billion $ raised).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mercato_Unico_del_Trasporto_Aereo_SAATM\"><\/span>4.&nbsp;<strong>Single Air Transport Market (SAATM)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Progress<\/em>34 member countries, with direct flights increased by 15% from 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Universita_Panafricana_Elettronica_PAVEU\"><\/span>5.&nbsp;<strong>Pan-African Electronic University (PAVEU)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Courses offered<\/em>: Sustainable agriculture, space engineering and green technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implementazione_Piani_Decennali_e_%E2%80%9CMoonshot%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Implementation: Ten-Year Plans and Moonshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agenda 2063 is divided into five ten-year plans. The second (2024-2033) includes seven 'Moonshots' to accelerate results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Each Member State achieves average income status<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Strategies<\/em>Industrialisation, tourism and public-private partnerships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More integrated Africa<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Focus<\/em>: Transnational energy networks and tax harmonisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Efficient public institutions<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Example<\/em>Rwanda, first in Africa for ease of doing business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peaceful conflict resolution<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Tools<\/em>AU mediation in crisis like that of Tigray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promotion of African culture<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Project<\/em>African Cultural Heritage Year (2025).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Productive citizens and protagonists<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Initiatives<\/em>: Digital training for 10 million young people by 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Globally influential Africa<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Objective<\/em>Doubling the weight of the African vote in the IMF and WTO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sfide_e_Opportunita\"><\/span>Challenges and Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ostacoli_Principali\"><\/span>Main Obstacles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Insufficient funding<\/strong>130-170 billion $ per year is needed for infrastructure, but only 40% is covered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conflict and instability<\/strong>15 African countries experienced political crises in 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dependence on raw materials<\/strong>70% of African exports are unprocessed resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opportunita_Emergenti\"><\/span>Emerging Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Digital Revolution<\/strong>700 million Internet users by 2030 and growth of fintech (e.g. Flutterwave in Nigeria).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewable energies<\/strong>Solar potential of 10 TW and projects such as Noor Ouarzazate (Morocco) with 580 MW.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Young demography<\/strong>163 million new workers by 2035, more than China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14725\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-40.png 770w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-40-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-40-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-40-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Il_Ruolo_degli_Stati_Membri_e_dei_Partner_Internazionali\"><\/span>The Role of Member States and International Partners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrazione_nei_Piani_Nazionali\"><\/span>Integration into National Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Countries like Ethiopia and Kenya have aligned their strategies (e.g. Kenya's Vision 2030) to Agenda 2063, with a focus on infrastructure and digitisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collaborazioni_Globali\"><\/span>Global Collaborations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>European Union<\/strong>150 billion through the Global Gateway for Energy Networks and Transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>China<\/strong>: Investments in ports (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/port-of-bagamoyo-the-chinese-challenge-to-create-the-biggest-maritime-hub-dafrica\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14692\"><strong>Bagamoyo<\/strong><\/a> in Tanzania) and railway corridors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Sector<\/strong>Funds such as Africa50 mobilise capital for green projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusioni_Verso_il_2063\"><\/span>Conclusions: Towards 2063<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agenda 2063 is not a utopian dream, but a concrete plan, already in motion. Despite the challenges, advances such as the AfCFTA (operational from 2020) and smart cities (e.g.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/tag\/konza-technopolis\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"577\">Konza Technopolis in Kenya<\/a><\/strong>) show that transformation is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advice for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Investors<\/strong>: Supporting projects in renewable energy and tech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>African Governments<\/strong>Strengthening regional cooperation and combating corruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Citizens<\/strong>Participating in public consultations and promoting local innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>African Union Agenda 2063: The Challenge for a Prosperous and United Continent Agenda 2063 is the most ambitious strategic plan ever adopted by the African Union (AU) to guide the continent's socio-economic development over the next 50 years. 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