of the AU
The aspirations reflect our desire for shared prosperity and well-being, for unity and integration, for a continent of free citizens and expanded horizons, where the full potential of women and youth, boys and girls are realized, and with freedom from fear, disease and want.
ASPIRATION 1:
A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development.
We are determined to eradicate poverty in one generation and build shared prosperity through social and economic transformation of the continent.
ASPIRATION 2:
An integrated continent, politically united, based on the ideals of Pan-Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance.
Since 1963, the quest for African Unity has been inspired by the spirit of Pan Africanism, focusing on liberation, and political and economic independence. It is motivated by development based on self-reliance and self-determination of African people, with democratic and people-centred governance.
ASPIRATION 3:
An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law.
Africa shall have a universal culture of good governance, democratic values, gender equality, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law.
ASPIRATION 4:
A peaceful and secure Africa.
Mechanisms for peaceful prevention and resolution of conflicts will be functional at all levels. As a first step, dialogue-centred conflict prevention and resolution will be actively promoted in such a way that by 2020 all guns will be
silent. A culture of peace and tolerance shall be nurtured in Africa’s children and youth through peace education.
ASPIRATION 5:
An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, values and ethics.
Pan-Africanism and the common history, destiny, identity, heritage, respect for religious diversity and consciousness of African people’s and her diaspora’s will be entrenched.
ASPIRATION 6:
An Africa whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth, and caring for children.
All the citizens of Africa will be actively involved in decision making in all aspects. Africa shall be an inclusive continent where no child, woman or man will be left behind or excluded, on the basis of gender, political affiliation, religion, ethnic affiliation, locality, age or other factors.
ASPIRATION 7:
Africa as a strong, united, resilient and influential global player and partner.
Africa shall be a strong, united, resilient, peaceful and influential global player and partner with a significant role in world affairs. We affirm the importance of African unity and solidarity in the face of continued external interference including, attempts to divide the continent and undue pressures and sanctions on some countries.
