Continental FrameworkAfrican Union
AU Framework Alignment
Youth, Peace & Security Sector
Analyzing alignment with African Union instruments including Agenda 2063, the Maputo Protocol, and other continental frameworks.
Overall AU Alignment
65%
Instruments Analyzed
2
AU frameworks reviewed
Cross-Cutting Themes
5
Thematic areas covered
Gap Analysis Summary: Youth, Peace & Security
Overall Alignment
67%Moderate Gap
AU Framework Alignment
65%Moderate Gap
UN Framework Alignment
68%Moderate Gap
0
Critical Gap
0
Significant Gap
2
Moderate Gap
0
Minor Gap
0
Fully Aligned
Key Findings
- 0 instruments show full alignment with EAC frameworks
- 2 total areas identified for improvement
- AU alignment (65%) is weaker than UN alignment (68%)
2006Partial AlignmentModerate Gap
African Youth Charter
AU Youth Charter
68%
Alignment Score
A political and legal framework for youth empowerment and development at continental, regional and national levels. It addresses the rights of young people aged 15-35 years.
Monitoring Body
AU Youth Division
Reporting Cycle
Biennial
Key Provisions
Article 2: Non-Discrimination
Article 10: Right to Development
Article 11: Youth Participation
Article 12: National Youth Policy
Article 13: Education and Skills Development
Article 17: Peace and Security
Article 23: Girls and Young Women
Relevant Articles for Youth, Peace & Security
Article 11Article 17
2016Emerging AlignmentModerate Gap
AU Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa by 2030
Silencing the Guns
58%
Alignment Score
A comprehensive roadmap aimed at ending all wars, civil conflicts, gender-based violence and violent conflicts, and to prevent genocide in the continent by 2030.
Monitoring Body
AU Peace and Security Council
Reporting Cycle
Annual
Key Provisions
Political and economic governance
Human rights and transitional justice
Humanitarian action
Disarmament and non-proliferation
Conflict prevention and early warning
Women, Peace and Security
Relevant Articles for Youth, Peace & Security
Youth provisions
Cross-Cutting Themes
Youth Participation
Protection
Prevention
Partnerships
Reintegration