{"id":7055,"date":"2015-03-02T08:59:09","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T13:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carleton.ca\/africanstudies\/?post_type=cu_event&p=7055"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:53:25","slug":"agenda-2063","status":"publish","type":"cu_event","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/africanstudies\/event\/agenda-2063\/","title":{"rendered":"Agenda 2063"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The African Union\u2019s Agenda 2063: <\/strong>
\nAssessing the Development Vision for Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The African Group of Diplomats to Canada, the African Women Diplomatic Forum, and the Institute of African Studies, Carleton University are very pleased to invite you to a one day conference: The African Union\u2019s Agenda 2063: Assessing the Development Vision for Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: Thursday March 12, 2015, 9am \u2013 5pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where: Conference Rooms (#2220-2228) River Building, Carleton University*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity\/African Union, in 2013 the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) pledged their commitment to make progress in eight areas as part of the continent\u2019s development agenda. These include promoting African Identity and Renaissance, implementing a Continental Free Trade Area, establishing agendas for Social and Economic Development as well as Peace and Security, and promoting Democratic Governance. These ideals and goals are to be implemented in national and regional plans and to be integral to a vision for Africa for the next fifty years. Titled Agenda 2063, the African Union Commission engaged in a people-driven process to develop this vision of the AU for \u201can integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This conference will critically examine different aspects of this new continental agenda as a way to better understand it, exploring its strengths and areas in need of improvement, and possible points of intersection with Canadian governmental, non-governmental, academic and community groups. It brings together scholars, diplomats, governmental and non-governmental officials, and members of African diaspora organizations and the wider community in a scholarly discussion of this important African framework for achieving a more prosperous and equitable future for the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Agenda, with program and biographical sketches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty of Public Affairs story on the conference<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video<\/a>
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Program (and some of the presentations<\/span>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:00am                  Official Welcome<\/strong>
\nDr. Roseann Runte, President of Carleton University
\nH.E. Dr. Mathabo Tsepa, High Commissioner of Lesotho to Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:15-9:45                              Opening Session
\nOpening Address \u201cImproving Lives \u2013 A Global Imperative\u201d<\/em><\/strong>  by
\n<\/strong>Hon. Lois Brown, MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keynote Address: \u201cAU Agenda 2063 \u2013 A vision for Transformation\u201d<\/a><\/em>  <\/a><\/strong>by<\/a> H.E. Dr. Sulley Gariba<\/a>, High Commissioner of Ghana to Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:15-11:45           Panel 1 \u2013 Sustainable Development, Governance and Leadership<\/strong>
\nConvener and Moderator<\/em>:
\nDr. Moses Kiggundu, Sprott School of Business & African Studies, Carleton
\nSpeakers<\/em>:
\nDr. Teddy Samy<\/a>, NPSIA & African Studies, Carleton
\nMs. Louise Ouimet<\/a>, Chair, Africa Study Group
\nMs. Patricia Malikail, Director General Pan-Africa Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:45-2:15pm        Panel 2 \u2013Women and Africa\u2019s Transformation Agenda<\/strong>
\nConvener and Moderator<\/em>:
\nDr. Nduka Otiono, African Studies, Carleton
\nSpeakers<\/em>:
\nMs. Malejone Thakanyane<\/a>, Lesotho Federation of Women Entrepreneurs
\nHon. Susan Nakawuki<\/a>, MP, East Africa Legislative Assembly
\nDr. \u00c9liane Ubalijoro, Study of International Development, McGill University (her TEDx talk on reimaging Africa here<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:45-4:15pm          Panel 3 \u2013 Empowering Youth, Cultural Heritage, Values and Ethics
\n<\/strong>Convener and Moderator<\/em>:
\nDr. Nduka Otiono, African Studies, Carleton
\nSpeakers<\/em>:
\nMs. Irene Tamajong<\/a>, AIMS-Next Einstein Initiative (UK)
\nDr. Pius Adesanmi<\/a>, English & African Studies, Carleton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4:15-4:20pm          Wrap-Up\/Closing remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

S.E Madame Sp\u00e9ciose Nzeyimana Ambassadeur de la R\u00e9publique du Burundi
\nH.E. Solomon Azoh-Mbi<\/a>, High Commissioner of Cameroon to Canada and Vice Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps, Ottawa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n