Southern Africa Regional Plan
2. The regional agenda
2.1 African integration
African countries have stated their intention to pursue the political and socio-economic integration of the continent through the African Union (AU) and Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The Pan-African Agenda aims to move Africa from a position of poverty and dependence, to fulfil its potential as a thriving, peaceful continent, which engages fully with its international [...]
2.2 Promoting democracy and governance
In addition to its concerns for economic development, the objectives of the AU include the promotion of democratic principles and institutions, popular participation and good governance; and the promotion and protection of human rights in accordance with the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. In addition to changing Africa’s relationship with the rest of [...]
2.3 Supporting efforts across Africa
DFID is keen to support the AU, NEPAD, RECs and member states to achieve the goals of the Pan-African Agenda as a means of providing routes out of poverty for men, women and children; increasing prosperity, peace and good governance in the region; and enabling Africa to take its place with a stronger voice on [...]
