It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the Africa Dialogues platform.
The journey to this blog has taken time to actualize, but it is finally here to bring into context our shared African aspirations and the journey to realizing these ambitious and well-intentioned goals that aim at making Africa a better and different continent to live in.
Do you believe that Africa is possible? Is it possible for the one billion inhabitants united in diversity and a common heritage, united through the common vision of Pan-African movement and the struggles of all those who came before us, to live a full life of dignity and prosperity?
All of us, in all spheres of influence, are called upon to realize and work towards an inclusive and sustainable society. In 2013, African governments ratified the Agenda 2063, a strategic framework for Africa’s socio-economic transformation over the next 50 years. Agenda 2063 builds on the implementation of past and existing initiatives for growth and sustainable development.
Agenda 2063 paints the Africa of the future, the Africa we want entails:
- A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development
- An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of Pan-Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance
- An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law
- A peaceful and secure Africa
- An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, values and ethics
- An Africa where development is people-driven, unleashing the potential of its women and youth
- Africa as a strong, united and influential global player and partner.
In line with Agenda 2063 is the Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development framework which was universally adopted by governments in 2015. It defines global priorities and aspirations which entails a comprehensive framework of 17 Sustainable Development Goals that seek to address global and localized challenges through joint endeavour between countries and all communities. 
The intersection of Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030 presents a holistic strategy for addressing the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainable development. The implementation of these dual agendas embody sustainability, inclusiveness and integration.
The achievement of these goals in Africa is possible if all stakeholders understand and contribute to their attainment. Governments have agreed to take action, it is time for Africa’s policy makers, civil society, private sector, academia and the citizenry to take the lead and create positive impact in eliminating extreme poverty through responsible, inclusive and sustainable actions.
Africa Dialogues mission is to rally the call towards sustainability and a prosperous Africa through knowledge share and innovation exchange. Through the “The Africa I Want” #TAIW campaign, we want to open the space for dialogue to know what your individual aspirations are towards sustainable development and an Africa that works for everyone.
Africa is possible!