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Continental FrameworkAfrican Union

AU Framework Alignment

Governance & Integration Sector

Analyzing alignment with African Union instruments including Agenda 2063, the Maputo Protocol, and other continental frameworks.

Overall AU Alignment
70%
Instruments Analyzed
2

AU frameworks reviewed

Cross-Cutting Themes
4

Thematic areas covered

Gap Analysis Summary: Governance & Integration

Overall Alignment

69%Moderate Gap

AU Framework Alignment

70%Minor Gap

UN Framework Alignment

68%Moderate Gap
0
Critical Gap
0
Significant Gap
1
Moderate Gap
1
Minor Gap
0
Fully Aligned

Key Findings

  • 0 instruments show full alignment with EAC frameworks
  • 2 total areas identified for improvement
  • AU alignment (70%) is stronger than UN alignment (68%)
2015Partial AlignmentMinor Gap
Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want
Agenda 2063
72%
Alignment Score

Africa's blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the continent's strategic framework that aims to deliver on its goal for inclusive and sustainable development.

Monitoring Body

African Union Commission

Reporting Cycle

Biennial

Key Provisions

Aspiration 1: A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development
Aspiration 2: An integrated continent, politically united
Aspiration 3: An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights
Aspiration 4: A peaceful and secure Africa
Aspiration 5: An Africa with a strong cultural identity
Aspiration 6: An Africa whose development is people-driven
Aspiration 7: Africa as a strong, united and influential global player

Relevant Articles for Governance & Integration

Aspiration 2Aspiration 3
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2018Partial AlignmentModerate Gap
African Continental Free Trade Area
AfCFTA
68%
Alignment Score

The world's largest free trade area by number of countries, creating a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of businesspersons and investments.

Monitoring Body

AfCFTA Secretariat

Reporting Cycle

Annual

Key Provisions

Elimination of tariffs on 90% of goods
Progressive liberalization of trade in services
Cooperation on investment, intellectual property rights
Competition policy and e-commerce

Relevant Articles for Governance & Integration

Trade facilitation provisions
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Cross-Cutting Themes

Regional Integration

Democratic Governance

Accountability

Citizen Participation