AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION STRATEGIC PLAN 2009 -2012 October

AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION STRATEGIC PLAN 2009 -2012 October 2009 1

2 STRATEGY PLANNING CONTENT l l l l Preparation Approach Review of 2004 -2007 Strategic Plan AUC vision and Mission SWOT Analysis Stockholder analysis Logical Framework Implementation Approach

Preparation Approach Phase 1 Consultations Phase 2 Phase 3 AUC Strategic Plan Implementation & Monitoring 1. Review the pervious Strategic Plan 2. Developed in-house 1. Identify 3. Participatory Approach 2. Adopt 6 Cross Sectoral programmes 4. Stakeholder Analysis 3. Define objectives, strategies, results 5. PESTLE 4. Subsidiarity & Complementarity 6. SWOT Analysis 4 pillars 1. Departmental & Individual Work plans 2. Results-based Management 3. Measurable Indicators 4. AMERT 2009 - 2012 3

4 Review of 2004 -2007 Strategic Plan 4

5 AU VISION "An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in global arena. " AUC MISSION "An efficient and value-adding institution driving the African integration and development process in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens. "

6 SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES § Mandate and goodwill of 53 African States § High global profile § Capacity to call agenda-setting meetings § Staff diversity in terms of culture, expertise and background § Linkage to 8 RECs § Existing institutional arrangements to support mandate § Leadership committed to change § Sense of Pan-Africanism and philosophy § Weak processes, systems and IT OPPORTUNITIES § Inadequate and inflexible structural arrangements § Inadequate physical infrastructure § Unsupportive organisational or attitudinal behaviour § Inadequate team work § Administration and leadership challenge § Gaps in qualitative and quantitative human resource §Weak reputation, presence and reach on the Continent §Inadequate sources of funds AUC § Transition of the international order § Need for Africa to speak with 1 voice on key international issues § Fatigue over crisis and conflict on the Continent § Possible development of new financial architecture § Good governance through the APRM § Potential in women’s empowerment § Goodwill by development partners § New strategic partnerships for Africa § Shift in manufacturing from West to East and need for competitiveness THREATS § Pandemics § Climate change and desertification § Continued or new conflicts in Africa and globally § Dependency on limited commodities § Economies not diversified § High unemployment levels § Rising demand for energy and food § Exclusion from emerging financial or global order § Further marginalization and gender inequality 6

Stakeholders Analysis STAKEHOLDERS EXPECTATIONS • Member States • Transparency and accountability • Assembly • Efficient and prudent utilization of resources • Executive Council • Timely and accurate information and reports • PRC • Clear, timely and objective implementation of decisions and approved programmes • Specialized Technical Committees • Professional and quality servicing of meetings • Other AU Organs • Advice, guidance and support for institutional • Pan-African Parliament formation, functionality and sustainability • African Court of Justice and Human Rights • ACHPR • ECOSOCC • PSC • Financial Institutions • African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 7

• RECs, ECOWAS, EAC, ECCAS, CEN-SAD, COMESA, SADC, IGAD, AMU • Coordination in the harmonization of the integration processes • Cooperation and collaboration in respect of programmes • Civil Society • Actualization of African integration • Greater involvement and input in the decisionmaking processes of the African Union • African Citizens including African Youth • Push for integration • Effective response to emerging challenges in Africa • Representation of the interests of the ordinary African citizenry in the global arena • Speak with one voice and defend African people’s interests • African Diaspora • Greater involvement in AU activities • Strengthening the African Diaspora 8

• Strategic Partners • Effective coordination with Member States • Cooperation on African common positions • Development Partners • Transparency and accountability • Timely and accurate information and reports • Contract • Private Sector • Encouragement and promotion of viable Private. Public Partnerships • Information-sharing • Promotion of African businesses • Private • Media compliance Sector Forum • Promotion and engagement as a medium of transmission • Facilitation • AUC Staff of access to information Transparency and accountability; integrity; sound leadership; welfare; fairness; equality; career development; and job security 9 •

Logical Framework 4 PILLARS 6 PROGRAMMES I. Peace & Security 1. Peace & Security II. Development, Integration & Cooperation 2. Development 3. Integration Shared Values 4. Cooperation 5. Shared Values 6. Institution & Capacity Building III. IV. Institution & Capacity Building The pillars stand for strategic areas around which the core business of the Commission will be organized. For each pillar, inter-departmental and cross-sectoral programmes will be rolled out to ensure an integrated approach. 18 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES For each strategic objective, strategies have been defined and expected results earmarked. Departments and staff are responsible to determine their work plans. This is a shift from Activitybased Programming to Results. Based Management. 10

11 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 1. Reduce conflicts to achieve continental security and stability 2. Achieve the necessary continental security and stability as a prerequisite for Africa’s development and integration 3. Promote sustainable economic development 4. Promote sustainable social and human development 5. Formulate frameworks for developing and sharing Africa’s Research and Development capacities 6. Enhance continental integration

12 7. Build and foster continental and global cooperation 8. Promote good governance, democracy and human rights 9. Strengthen the Africa-wide humanitarian response and action 10. Promote Inter-African solidarity 11. Promote African Cultural Renaissance and the protection of Africa's cultural heritage 12. Promote the active participation and contribution of all segments of African society in Africa’s development and integration

13 13. Promote the ratification and entry into force of all outstanding legal instruments adopted by the AU Assembly 14. Promote Gender equality 15. Strengthen the capacity and enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the African Union Commission 16. Promote synergies, linkages and good working relations with all AU Organs 17. Promote effective cooperation and collaboration with Member States and RECs 18. Promote strategic partnerships for leveraging comparative advantages

14 IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH

ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS Leadership & Commitment; Annual work plans & budgets for the Commission SMART targets Annual performance contracts drawn with staff Continuous monitoring 15

BUDGET 16

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18 THANKS