African Union ECOSOCC’s Post

AMB. salvator matata, COMESA Secretariat's Representative to the African Union, underscores the significant role of citizens in achieving #Africa's vision of #peace, #integration, and prosperity. To realize this vision, it's crucial that African citizens are involved in designing and implementing regional and continental policies. African Union ECOSOCC must have the space to continually engage with citizens, ensuring their voices are heard and actions are impactful. #ECOSOCC20

In the words of Eberechukwu Ezike, "Ratifying the AfCFTA Agreement and neglecting the Free Movement of Persons Protocol is like giving something with one hand and taking it back with the other" The AfCFTA Agreement must work hand in hand with the Free Movement of Persons Protocol for a successful implementation. Read more below👇 #day9 #openafricatoafricans #oata #borderlessafrica #bridgesnotbarriers #anintegratedafrica #afcftadialogues ECOWAS Commission AfCFTA Youth Advisory Council African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat African Union Youth Division African Union GIZ African Union Africans Rising African Union ECOSOCC Meraki Afrique

The #2024AUBasicIndexReport highlights a significant disparity in African Union treaty ratifications. Leading the Way: Mali, Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger, Rwanda, Togo, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Mozambique demonstrate strong commitment to regional legal frameworks. Lagging: The Central African Republic, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Morocco, Cape Verde, Djibouti, Botswana, Eritrea, Somalia, and South Sudan face challenges in ratifying key AU treaties. What can we learn from the success of leading countries to encourage greater participation? 1️⃣Strong Political Will: High-level political commitment drives treaty ratification processes. 2️⃣Effective Domestication: Clear mechanisms for translating ratified treaties into national law are essential. 3️⃣Capacity Building: Investing in legal and institutional capacity within member states is key. 4️⃣Enhanced Communication & Outreach: Raising awareness and fostering understanding of the benefits of AU treaties among stakeholders. What are your thoughts on the factors hindering treaty ratification in some African countries? How can these challenges be addressed collectively? #AUReform #Accountability #AUSummit2025 #Leadership African Development Bank Group , African Women's Development Fund (AWDF),African Citizen Child Fund (ACCF),Africa CDC, African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD),Acerwc Caedbe, GIZ African Union,African Union ECOSOCC,Muneinazvo Kujeke,African Union Development Agency-NEPAD,Lamou Martin KOLIE,Lou Aya DOUABOU,Odero Otieno,Joanna Munengwa 🌍,George Mwanza,Lilian Sospeter,Magdalane Kikuvi, PhD,Hionel F Kavehaha Apollus,Paulin BOUDA,Irene Merveille Ngamy,Nuzaiba Abdula,Yvonne Mpambara

It is intriguing to observe the gap between the ratification of treaties and their actual impact on the ground in some countries.

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬? Since 2018, APRM has been assisting African countries in preparing their VNRs to advance the domestication of @_AfricanUnion #Agenda2063, in collaboration with partners @UNDESA, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa , and @GIZAfricanUnion. Stay tuned for APRM’s involvement at #HLPF2024!

Nightline Africa: Namibia's president calls for trust in multilateralism at the UN & More. - VOA Africa: Nightline Africa: Namibia's president calls for trust in multilateralism at the UN & More.  VOA Africa

Celebrating the African Union: A Shared Vision for Prosperity and Integration Africa Prosperity Network is proud to commemorate African Union Day and pay tribute to the African Union’s 24 years of leadership in advancing Pan-African ideals of unity, development, and collective progress. With the transformative Agenda 2063, the African Union has outlined an ambitious roadmap towards a continent that is integrated, prosperous, and peaceful—a vision that perfectly aligns with our core mission at the Africa Prosperity Network. As we reflect on both the achievements and the challenges of this ongoing journey, we reaffirm our commitment to the collaborative spirit that has propelled the AU forward. Through public-private partnerships, cross-border trade and investment, and the collective innovation of Africa’s people, we remain confident that the vision of an Africa Beyond Aid is within reach. On this African Union Day, the Africa Prosperity Network celebrates the resilience and boundless potential of our continent. United in our diversity, we stand together as we march confidently toward a future of shared prosperity for all Africans. #AfricaUnion #africa #AfCFTA #Agenda2063 #oau

Beginning today, GlobalAustin, in partnership with CRDF Global, is hosting a multi-regional #IVLP delegation from Iraq, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt, Namibia, Nepal, Ukraine, Romania, Chile, Bangladesh, Jordan, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Kosova, Brazil, Hungary, Ethiopia, and Nigeria for a project titled “Transparency and Accountability in Government II.”⁠ ⁠ During their time here, the delegation will be impacting the community by:⁠ • Enhancing their understanding of ethical systems for accountability and transparency in government in the United States; • Exploring the role of citizens, traditional and new media, academia, and civil society in fostering transparency and accountability in government, including highlight the mechanisms that enable citizens to foster good governance, ethical standards, and accountability at the local, state, and federal levels; • Examining the effect of transparency on trade, investment, and economic development; and • Addressing international efforts to strengthen the integrity of governments. #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IVLPCommunity #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy

✨ Article Spotlight: "The Withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS and its Effect on the African Union Agenda 2063" Dr. pippie hugues (PhD) explores the impact of recent events on Africa's future in our latest On Policy Africa magazine article. From historical context to current challenges, Dr. Hugues offers insights into the pursuit of unity and development in Africa. 🤔 How does this withdrawal affect Africa's path towards unity and development? What are the implications for regional cooperation? 💡 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euiRdNCa #AfricanUnion #Agenda2063 #ECOWAS #Unity #Development

The adoption of the Pact for the Future at #UNGA today, after two years of negotiation, reflects a shared commitment to strengthen multilateralism and global cooperation. By reforming #IFIs and advancing #Agenda2030, we can strengthen our collective resolve to achieve the #SDGs, particularly for #DevelopingCountries / #Africa. A united world is essential for a sustainable future. #SummitoftheFuture