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The place where citizen's voices drive Africa's future. Join the African Union's Citizen Engagement Platform to learn, share ideas, contribute your perspectives and experiences, and be a part of the change you wish to see.
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Engagement
Actively participate in shaping the decisions and policies that affect our community.
Information
Access accurate and up-to-date information on the progress of Agenda 2063
Innovation
Contribute to innovative ideas and initiatives to address community challenges
Featured Engagements
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{"id":20,"name":"African Union's Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD )","description":"Our mandate:\r\n\r\nUnleash the potential of women and youth by achieving gender and youth parity, enabling development and fostering meaningful engagement.\r\n\r\nYouth:\r\n\r\nYoung people constitute majority of the population in Africa and have the creativity, vibrancy and capacity to potentially transform Africa.\r\n\r\nGender:\r\n\r\nWomen constitute about half of Africa\u2019s population and are necessary contributors to the advancement of the continent.\r\n\r\nOur priority areas:\r\n\r\nYouth and Gender Transformative Programming\r\n1. Achieve gender and youth parity\r\n2. Safety, health, wellbeing and dignity\r\n3.Women and youth development\r\n4. Engagement\/voices\r\n\r\nMaintaining Strong Foundations\r\n1. Partner and network mobilization\r\n2. Data and Evidence\r\n3. Policies, standards and accountability\r\n4. Communications\r\n\r\nCatalyzing Action in Countries for Scale and Impact\r\n1.Policy advocacy\r\n2.Inter-country learning\r\n3.Peer learning\r\n4.Country technical assistance","type_id":"1","image":"\/image\/20231101095518.jpg","created_at":"2023-10-10T10:59:26.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-12-07T10:43:04.000000Z","organisation_id":"99","banner":null,"slug":"wgyd","phase":"[\"Diagnostic\",\"Design\",\"Execution\",\"Review, Learning and Scaling\"]","social":"{\"twitter\": \"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AU_WGYD\", \"website\": null, \"facebook\": \"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AUYouthProgram\/\", \"linkedin\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/au-youth-division\/\"}"}
Youth Pavilion/Camp at the 13th African Games 2023
Welcome to the Youth Pavilion/Camp at the 13th African Games 2023. At the heart of the Youth Pavilion lies...
Host : African Union's Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD )
Start Date:
2024/03/04
End Date:
2024/03/31
1
Pan-Africa
{"id":27,"name":"IE - Infrastructure and Energy Directorate","description":"<p>The Department of Infrastructure and Energy (DIE) oversees the implementation of Agenda 2063 infrastructure programs. Additionally, it manages the African Union's (AU) initiatives focused on promoting, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring programs and policies related to infrastructure development, transport, energy resources, information and communications technology (ICT), as well as postal services and tourism at both regional and continental levels.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>DIE also facilitates private sector initiatives on infrastructure development and advocating among development partners for programme implementation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The department is in charge of the following key <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/agenda2063\">Agenda 2063<\/a> projects: the <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/saatm\">Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/flagships\/pan-african-e-network\">Pan African e-Network (PAeN)<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/flagships\/integrated-high-speed-train-network\">Integrated High Train Network<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/flagships\/grand-inga-dam-project\">Grand Inga Dam<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/flagships\/cyber-security\">Cyber Security<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>DIE oversees the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), and its strategic framework, the Institutional Architecture for Infrastructure Development in Africa (IAIDA).<\/p>","type_id":"1","image":"\/image\/20240305102025.png","created_at":"2024-03-05T10:20:25.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-03-05T10:20:25.000000Z","organisation_id":"107","banner":"\/image\/20240305102023.png","slug":"ie","phase":"[\"Agenda Setting\",\"Drafting\",\"Decision-Making\",\"Implementation\",\"Sense-Making\"]","social":null}
AU DATA POLICY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – CAPACITY SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL
Welcome to the African Union Data Policy Capacity Assessment Tool (AUDP-CAT), designed to support African Union (AU)...
Host : IE - Infrastructure and Energy Directorate
Start Date:
2024/03/12
End Date:
2025/03/12
1
Pan-Africa
{"id":27,"name":"IE - Infrastructure and Energy Directorate","description":"<p>The Department of Infrastructure and Energy (DIE) oversees the implementation of Agenda 2063 infrastructure programs. Additionally, it manages the African Union's (AU) initiatives focused on promoting, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring programs and policies related to infrastructure development, transport, energy resources, information and communications technology (ICT), as well as postal services and tourism at both regional and continental levels.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>DIE also facilitates private sector initiatives on infrastructure development and advocating among development partners for programme implementation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The department is in charge of the following key <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/agenda2063\">Agenda 2063<\/a> projects: the <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/saatm\">Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/flagships\/pan-african-e-network\">Pan African e-Network (PAeN)<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/flagships\/integrated-high-speed-train-network\">Integrated High Train Network<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/flagships\/grand-inga-dam-project\">Grand Inga Dam<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/au.int\/flagships\/cyber-security\">Cyber Security<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>DIE oversees the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), and its strategic framework, the Institutional Architecture for Infrastructure Development in Africa (IAIDA).<\/p>","type_id":"1","image":"\/image\/20240305102025.png","created_at":"2024-03-05T10:20:25.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-03-05T10:20:25.000000Z","organisation_id":"107","banner":"\/image\/20240305102023.png","slug":"ie","phase":"[\"Agenda Setting\",\"Drafting\",\"Decision-Making\",\"Implementation\",\"Sense-Making\"]","social":null}
OUTIL D'EVALUATION DES CAPACITES EN MATIERE DE POLITIQUE DES DONNEES EN AFRIQUE
L'outil d'évaluation des capacités de la politique des données de l'Union africaine...
Host : IE - Infrastructure and Energy Directorate
Start Date:
2024/03/12
End Date:
2025/03/12
1
Pan-Africa
{"id":20,"name":"African Union's Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD )","description":"Our mandate:\r\n\r\nUnleash the potential of women and youth by achieving gender and youth parity, enabling development and fostering meaningful engagement.\r\n\r\nYouth:\r\n\r\nYoung people constitute majority of the population in Africa and have the creativity, vibrancy and capacity to potentially transform Africa.\r\n\r\nGender:\r\n\r\nWomen constitute about half of Africa\u2019s population and are necessary contributors to the advancement of the continent.\r\n\r\nOur priority areas:\r\n\r\nYouth and Gender Transformative Programming\r\n1. Achieve gender and youth parity\r\n2. Safety, health, wellbeing and dignity\r\n3.Women and youth development\r\n4. Engagement\/voices\r\n\r\nMaintaining Strong Foundations\r\n1. Partner and network mobilization\r\n2. Data and Evidence\r\n3. Policies, standards and accountability\r\n4. Communications\r\n\r\nCatalyzing Action in Countries for Scale and Impact\r\n1.Policy advocacy\r\n2.Inter-country learning\r\n3.Peer learning\r\n4.Country technical assistance","type_id":"1","image":"\/image\/20231101095518.jpg","created_at":"2023-10-10T10:59:26.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-12-07T10:43:04.000000Z","organisation_id":"99","banner":null,"slug":"wgyd","phase":"[\"Diagnostic\",\"Design\",\"Execution\",\"Review, Learning and Scaling\"]","social":"{\"twitter\": \"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AU_WGYD\", \"website\": null, \"facebook\": \"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AUYouthProgram\/\", \"linkedin\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/au-youth-division\/\"}"}
Inauguration of the AU Innovation Lab: International Youth Day (12th August 2024)
Background
The African Union Commission (AUC) recognizes the centrality of youth to achiev...
Host : African Union's Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD )
Start Date:
2024/07/16
End Date:
2024/08/12
1
Pan-Africa
{"id":20,"name":"African Union's Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD )","description":"Our mandate:\r\n\r\nUnleash the potential of women and youth by achieving gender and youth parity, enabling development and fostering meaningful engagement.\r\n\r\nYouth:\r\n\r\nYoung people constitute majority of the population in Africa and have the creativity, vibrancy and capacity to potentially transform Africa.\r\n\r\nGender:\r\n\r\nWomen constitute about half of Africa\u2019s population and are necessary contributors to the advancement of the continent.\r\n\r\nOur priority areas:\r\n\r\nYouth and Gender Transformative Programming\r\n1. Achieve gender and youth parity\r\n2. Safety, health, wellbeing and dignity\r\n3.Women and youth development\r\n4. Engagement\/voices\r\n\r\nMaintaining Strong Foundations\r\n1. Partner and network mobilization\r\n2. Data and Evidence\r\n3. Policies, standards and accountability\r\n4. Communications\r\n\r\nCatalyzing Action in Countries for Scale and Impact\r\n1.Policy advocacy\r\n2.Inter-country learning\r\n3.Peer learning\r\n4.Country technical assistance","type_id":"1","image":"\/image\/20231101095518.jpg","created_at":"2023-10-10T10:59:26.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-12-07T10:43:04.000000Z","organisation_id":"99","banner":null,"slug":"wgyd","phase":"[\"Diagnostic\",\"Design\",\"Execution\",\"Review, Learning and Scaling\"]","social":"{\"twitter\": \"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AU_WGYD\", \"website\": null, \"facebook\": \"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AUYouthProgram\/\", \"linkedin\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/au-youth-division\/\"}"}
Youth Engagement and Empowerment at the 6th Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF)
The African Union (AU) has prioritized youth development through initiatives like the 1 Million Next Level and Women...
Host : African Union's Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD )
Start Date:
2024/07/23
End Date:
2024/08/15
1
Pan-Africa
{"id":20,"name":"African Union's Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD )","description":"Our mandate:\r\n\r\nUnleash the potential of women and youth by achieving gender and youth parity, enabling development and fostering meaningful engagement.\r\n\r\nYouth:\r\n\r\nYoung people constitute majority of the population in Africa and have the creativity, vibrancy and capacity to potentially transform Africa.\r\n\r\nGender:\r\n\r\nWomen constitute about half of Africa\u2019s population and are necessary contributors to the advancement of the continent.\r\n\r\nOur priority areas:\r\n\r\nYouth and Gender Transformative Programming\r\n1. Achieve gender and youth parity\r\n2. Safety, health, wellbeing and dignity\r\n3.Women and youth development\r\n4. Engagement\/voices\r\n\r\nMaintaining Strong Foundations\r\n1. Partner and network mobilization\r\n2. Data and Evidence\r\n3. Policies, standards and accountability\r\n4. Communications\r\n\r\nCatalyzing Action in Countries for Scale and Impact\r\n1.Policy advocacy\r\n2.Inter-country learning\r\n3.Peer learning\r\n4.Country technical assistance","type_id":"1","image":"\/image\/20231101095518.jpg","created_at":"2023-10-10T10:59:26.000000Z","updated_at":"2023-12-07T10:43:04.000000Z","organisation_id":"99","banner":null,"slug":"wgyd","phase":"[\"Diagnostic\",\"Design\",\"Execution\",\"Review, Learning and Scaling\"]","social":"{\"twitter\": \"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AU_WGYD\", \"website\": null, \"facebook\": \"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AUYouthProgram\/\", \"linkedin\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/au-youth-division\/\"}"}
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Welcome to the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls – Stakeholders Consultation!...
Host : African Union's Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD )
Start Date:
2024/09/05
End Date:
2024/12/31
1
Pan-Africa
No engagements available for Member State.
{"id":18,"name":"CDEA \u2013 Culture and Development East Africa","description":"<p>CDEA was conceived after one of its directors, who in her capacity as a member the Commonwealth Group on Culture and Development, participated in drafting the Commonwealth Statement on Culture and Development in 2009, and realized there was need for a civil society organization to hold the East African partner states accountable for the promises they were making at international platforms on culture and development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The statement urged Heads of Government, to recognize the connections between culture and development to take forward its recommendations through strengthened partnerships.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>CDEA was incorporated on October 19, 2011 and began its implementation in 2012 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. CDEA’s Culture and Governance programme was formed to respond to the need for civil society to engage in participatory governance. CDEA’s programme activities aim to mobilize and support civil society in East Africa to participate in evidence-based policy advocacy to place culture at the centre of human development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2015, after a strategic planning process, CDEA embraced both its advocacy and service provider roles. CDEA is now a creative think tank based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania that facilitates multi-stakeholders to use culture as a resource to promote creativity and innovation supported by technology to solve the numerous social, political and economic challenges faced in East Africa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The creative think tank is also a hub where science meets art, and art meets other disciplines to innovate “out-of-the-box” solutions for this and the coming generation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>CDEA’s work is aligned to the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of Diversity Cultural Expressions and the African Union Plan of Action for the Cultural and Creative Industries as well as the 1972 UNESCO Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Our programming is focused around research, incubation and acceleration of the creative industries, support of creative writers through our Writers’ Lounge and implementation of projects around preserving natural heritage, climate justice, peace and social cohesion, sustainable cities and tourism.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2018, CDEA received consultative status from the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).<\/p>","type_id":"5","image":"\/image\/20230906072746.png","created_at":"2023-09-06T07:27:46.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-08-05T08:16:39.000000Z","organisation_id":"50","banner":"\/image\/20230906072744.jpg","slug":"tanzania","phase":"[\"Agenda Setting\",\"Drafting\",\"Decision-Making\",\"Implementation\",\"Sense-Making\"]","social":null}
Mapping Report on Artistic Freedom in Tanzania
In 2023, CDEA conducted a mapping study on Artistic freedom in Tanzania. This study has assessed the status of Artist...
Host : CDEA – Culture and Development East Africa
Start Date:
2024/03/05
End Date:
2025/01/03
5
other
{"id":18,"name":"CDEA \u2013 Culture and Development East Africa","description":"<p>CDEA was conceived after one of its directors, who in her capacity as a member the Commonwealth Group on Culture and Development, participated in drafting the Commonwealth Statement on Culture and Development in 2009, and realized there was need for a civil society organization to hold the East African partner states accountable for the promises they were making at international platforms on culture and development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The statement urged Heads of Government, to recognize the connections between culture and development to take forward its recommendations through strengthened partnerships.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>CDEA was incorporated on October 19, 2011 and began its implementation in 2012 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. CDEA’s Culture and Governance programme was formed to respond to the need for civil society to engage in participatory governance. CDEA’s programme activities aim to mobilize and support civil society in East Africa to participate in evidence-based policy advocacy to place culture at the centre of human development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2015, after a strategic planning process, CDEA embraced both its advocacy and service provider roles. CDEA is now a creative think tank based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania that facilitates multi-stakeholders to use culture as a resource to promote creativity and innovation supported by technology to solve the numerous social, political and economic challenges faced in East Africa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The creative think tank is also a hub where science meets art, and art meets other disciplines to innovate “out-of-the-box” solutions for this and the coming generation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>CDEA’s work is aligned to the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of Diversity Cultural Expressions and the African Union Plan of Action for the Cultural and Creative Industries as well as the 1972 UNESCO Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Our programming is focused around research, incubation and acceleration of the creative industries, support of creative writers through our Writers’ Lounge and implementation of projects around preserving natural heritage, climate justice, peace and social cohesion, sustainable cities and tourism.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2018, CDEA received consultative status from the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).<\/p>","type_id":"5","image":"\/image\/20230906072746.png","created_at":"2023-09-06T07:27:46.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-08-05T08:16:39.000000Z","organisation_id":"50","banner":"\/image\/20230906072744.jpg","slug":"tanzania","phase":"[\"Agenda Setting\",\"Drafting\",\"Decision-Making\",\"Implementation\",\"Sense-Making\"]","social":null}
Policy Brief :Financing Arts and Culture in Tanzania
Launch Announcement: "Financing Arts and Culture in Tanzania" Policy Brief
We are pleased t...
Host : CDEA – Culture and Development East Africa
Start Date:
2024/08/05
End Date:
2025/08/05
5
other
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