UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA AGENDA 2063

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA AGENDA 2063 29 th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committe of Experts (ICE) Emebet Mesfin, Economic Commission for Africa 4 -6 March 2014

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA AGENDA 2063 AFRICAN AGENDA 2063 = OVERALL FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROMOTION OF AN EQUITABLE and PEOPLE CENTERED GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Rationale 2063 Africans 30% of world’s population, YET, Africa’s share of world’s GDP projected only 10% Africa’s transformation must change GDP trajectory Africa’s engagement with the rest of the world Uncertainty in global environment: need build resilience Recreate and put the African narrative into perspective

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Why 50 Years? Leap frog Africa’s Development - deliberate policy Other regions/ countries see Africa as important for their future prosperity/security Africa’s future - influenced by global mega trends: – digitalization, urbanization, demographic changes etc, Growth trajectory requires Strong institutions Agenda 2063 continuation of the Pan African drive

Value Addition Anchored on principles of participation and inclusivity Results Based Initiative Cognizant of Africa’s Diversity Builds on Existing Frameworks

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Approach and Stakeholders AGENDA 2063 Widespread Consultations Continental & Regional Org. , Technical Experts, Key Ministries, Academia, Think Tanks, Civil Society, Private Sector, Diaspora, Eminent Persons, Former Heads of State & Government Technical Analysis Baseline Studies and Benchmarking, Situational Analysis, Scenarios and Trend Analysis, Review of all National Development Plans

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Building on Successes

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Opportunities and Challenges Relative stability prevails - needs greater efforts Democratic gains - needs to be further consolidated 52% of world’s arable - land to be leveraged to rid hunger Youth bulge potential - needs urgent attention Resource boom - needs Governance Progress in economic growth - need transformation Progress towards economic integration to be accelerated

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA An Opportune Moment Changing global context A more united and strong Africa Strong and well-functioning regional institutions Remarkable and sustained growth trajectory Prospects for rising middle class, coupled with youth Change in international finance architecture A billion people: Africa and domestic consumption

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Preliminary Findings 7 Key Aspirations 1. A Prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development 2. An Integrated Continent and Politically United 3. An Africa of Good Governance, Respect for Human Rights, Justice and the Rule of Law 4. A Peaceful and Secure Africa 5. An Africa with a strong Cultural Identity, Values and Ethics 6. An Africa where development is people-driven, that is inclusive of youth and women 7. Africa as a Strong, Resilient and Influential Global Player and Partner

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Concluding Remarks Extensive consultation to enhance ownership Ownership and rekindling the spirit of working together to forge the destiny of Africa What are your thoughts?

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Thank You for Your Attention