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Summary presentation Addis Ababa, May 2004

AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION STRATEGIC PLAN 2004-2007. Summary presentation Addis Ababa, May 2004. Introductory remarks. AUC 2004-2007 Strategic plan. A complete strategic planning process. Develop a VISION.

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Summary presentation Addis Ababa, May 2004

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  1. AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION STRATEGIC PLAN 2004-2007 Summary presentation Addis Ababa, May 2004

  2. Introductory remarks

  3. AUC 2004-2007 Strategicplan A complete strategic planning process Develop a VISION Determine short, medium and long-term OBJECTIVESthat will enable realization of vision Set up STRATEGIES to achieve objectives Prepare ACTION PLANS and performance indicators for the implementation of short-term strategies

  4. AU represents a new start AU OAU Organisation for intergo-vernmental cooperation A key objective of OAU: Collective struggle for national liberation from colonialism & defense of national sovereignty Organisation for integration A key objective of AU: Enable Africa to meet challenges of 21st Century & strengthen position of Africa vis-à-vis global economy & international community

  5. AU Vision AU VISION A peaceful, integrated and prosperous Africa, driven by its people, a dynamic force in the global community

  6. The strategic framework: new key roles for the AU Commission… LEADERSHIP In areas of comparative advantage (e.g. in peace & security) RECs Other AU Organs ADVOCACY Coordinating positions, representing interests, & negotiating in global arenas… CHANGEAGENT Setting & monitoring common standards Members States Other Regional Bodies AU Commission African People & Diaspora HARMONIZATION In socio-economic policy areas mainly External Partners

  7. …and new guidelines for action Towards AUC 2007 CLOSE COOPERATION WITH RECs… SUBSIDIARITY ADDED VALUE/ IMPACT FEASIBILITY NETWORKING APPROACH STAY ON TRACK

  8. Critical Institutional challenges

  9. ECCAS COMESA CEMAC-EU EPA SAO TOME & PRINCIPE ECOWAS-EU EPA ESA-EU EPA CEMAC CAMEROON CENTRAL AFR. Rep. BURUNDI GABON ALGERIA LYBIA MOROCCO TUNISIA EGYTE EQUATORIAL GUINEA AMU DR of CONGO RWANDA DJIBOUTI CHAD MAURITANIA ERITREA ETHIOPIA ECOWAS ANGOLA SUDAN RD CONGO GAMBIA GHANA CAPE VERDE EAC SADC BURKINA FASO BENIN COTE D’IVOIRE UGANDA SENEGAL GUINEA BISSAU TANZANIA KENYA TOGO UEMOA MALI NIGER SADC-UE EPA MADAGASCAR MAURITIUS MALAWI IOC GUINEA LIBERIA NIGERIA SEYCHELLES COMOROS ZAMBIA MOZAMBIQUE SIERRA LEONE ZIMBABWE SWAZILAND BOTSWANA NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA LESOTHO SACU Challenge 1 : the « Institutionnal cacophony »

  10. Challenge 2 : Weak institutions 2007 To 800 in 2007 STRUCTURES PEOPLE CULTURE SYSTEMS From 400 in 2004

  11. Challenge 2 : Weak institutions

  12. Challenge 3 : the governance institutional framework Independent Authorities AU Commission Court of Justice Elected by the people Civil Society Pan-African Parliament ECOSOCC PRC Member States

  13. Another critical challenge: building links

  14. In order to realize this vision, the AU will have to take up specific challenges related to integration: Weak links and bridges between the different resources of the continent Some missing links: • A shared vision of the future • Linking infrastructure (roads, air, railways, bridges, telecommunications) • Meeting and exchange opportunities (university exchanges, networks and associations, links with the diaspora…) • The ability to move easily • A common currency

  15. Some missing links Common values and diversity Shared vision Peace and Security/ Good governance Harmonization Mobility Economic integration Participation and citizenship Partnerships Solidarity Linking infrastructure « Spin the African Web »

  16. The strategic framework 2004-2007

  17. 7 objectives defined for the 2004-2007 period Build an efficient and accountable Commission Promote regional cooperation as foundation for an irreversible continental integration process Develop a Consensus around common values and a shared vision and agenda Strengthening the Pillars and the Human Network Develop integration infrastructures Promote peaceful societies, based on good governance, the rule of law and African citizenship Ensure dynamism and creativity of African culture Address the structural causes of social poverty and underdevelopment

  18. …with gradual steps Consolidate the institutional pillars and build the human network (« spin the African web ») Lead strong regional communities towards convergence SHORT-TERM STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (2004-2007) Continental integration MEDIUM-TERM STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (2008-2015) LONG-TERM STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (2015-)

  19. The strategic framework 2004-2007 AU 2007 • « SPINNING THE AFRICAN WEB » Shared vision Peace, good governance& human security Economic integration Integration infrastruc-ture Social develop -ment Culture Governance • INSTITU-TIONAL TRANSFOR-MATION Institutional Rationalisation Strengthening of the Commission

  20. The 3 pillars of the institutional transformation Institutional strengthening of the Commission Institutional rationalisation Governance

  21. Institutional Strengthening Knowledge Management (KM) Management Culture Structures Human Resources Information Systems Strengthening the Commission requires a global change management

  22. Redeployment& Training Evaluation & careers Remuneration & social policy Recruitment & Induction Recognition & rewards Change management : strengthening the HUMAN RESOURCES STRENGTHEN THE TEAMS AND THEIR COMPETENCE PLAN MANAGE EVALUATE MOTIVATE

  23. Management Culture& internal governance Develop capacities (Strategic thinking) Work in teams Manage performance (MBO, Results oriented budgets, Evaluation & Reporting) Internal governance Improve communication Change management : transforming the management CULTURE

  24. The intra-service coordination Change management : adapting the regulation system (MEETINGS) • Decisions • Directives Weekly Meetings of the College of Commissioners Cabinets: Political level Daily Daily Briefings: President and VP Weekly Meetings of Heads of Cabinet • Information • Internal Coordination Departments: Executive level Quarterly Chairman, Commissioners + Directors + Special Assistants Monthly Management Committee Senior Management+Heads of Division/Unit • Information • Intra-service Coordination ½-yearly/ yearly Staff Assembly Senior Management + Staff • Information • Evaluation - Reporting Weekly Internal services meeting (Cabinet, Direction, Divisions, Units)

  25. The 3 Pillars of Institutional Change Strengthening the Commission and the other institutions and organs Institutional rationalisation Governance

  26. Institutional rationalisation AU Organs AU Commission Interna-tional Partners Conti-nental level Specialised Institutions NEPAD REC Other Regional Organisations Regio-nal level Clarify respective roles Fix mandates Write up programme agreements

  27. The 3 pillars of institutional change Strengthening the Commission Institutional rationalisation Governance

  28. Building the governance institutional framework AU COMMISSION Independent Authorities African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights Court of Justice RECs Elected by the people Civil Society Pan-AfricanParliament ECOSOCC PRC Financial Institutions (AFRICAN CENTRAL BANK, AFRICAN MONETARY FUND, INVESTMENT BANK) MEMBER STATES

  29. Pillar 3 : Governance The challenges of governance Establish decision-making mechanisms contributing to the building-up of a shared vision Shared Vision Ensure the participation of all actors (PAP, Ecosocc, etc.) Constructpartner-ship for collect-ive and efficient govern- ance Participa-tory management Demo-cratic control 4 aspects of governance Adequate financing Show commitment of States by setting up a pluri-annual financial framework

  30. Strategic framework 2004-2007 : the programmes

  31. « The AU will be constructed step by step, with concrete realisations» • Highambitions, clearly stated …to be realised step by step • Easily accesible programmes for citizens, with objectives rooted in their daily preoccupations • Subsidiarity: avoid centralisation if it has no added value • Open communication for all partners

  32. The AU will be constructed step by step, with concrete realisations • 1 Global Action Plan for the Commission: • 1 Vision, • 7 Objectives • 1 Transformation Masterplan, 6 Programmatic Axes • 23 Programmes and 2 additional special programmes

  33. Build on efficient and accountable commission Promote regional cooperation as the basis for an irreversible continental integration process Develop consensus around common values and a shared vision Consolidate the institutional pillars and « spin the African web » Promote peaceful societies, based on governance, primacy of law and African citizenship Ensure dynamism and creativity of African culture 6)Culture Address the structural causes of poverty and underdevelopment 1 Transformation Masterplan and 6 Programmatic Axes Institutional Transformation 3)Economic Integration 1)Shared Vision 4)Integration infrastructure 2)Peace, Good Governance and Human Security 5)Social development These axes should help overcome compartmentalised approaches and promote cross-cutting programmes

  34. Axis 1 : Shared Vision 1 - « The African Union, our future » 2 : « African Citizens » 3 : « African Presence » 4 : « Afro-Arab brotherhood» 5 : « Africa thinks about its future » 23 programmes

  35. Axis 2 : Peace, Governance and Human Security • 6 : « A peaceful Africa in a peaceful world» 7 : « Democracy on the move » 8 : « A well-governed Africa » 23 programmes

  36. Axis 3 : Economic integration 9 : « Integration Horizon 2007 » 10 : « Free movement » 11 : « Food security» 12 : « Water for everyone» 13 : « Invest in Africa» 14 : « Made in Africa» 15 : « Fair global trade» 16 : « Towards a common African currency» 23 programmes

  37. 23 programmes Axis 4 : Integration infrastructure 17 : « Connect Africa » 18 : «Bridge the digital divide »

  38. 23 programmes Axis 5 : Social Development 19 : « Education is priority » • 20 : « Stop AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis » • 21 : « Fight against poverty and social exclusion» 22 : « African solidarity»

  39. 23 programmes Axis 6 : Culture 23 : « A cultural renaissance »

  40. 2 special programmes 1) Flagship Programme AU-NEPAD 16 Major Projects 5 Commitments 2) « African initiatives » (call for proposals)

  41. The Flagship programme AU-Nepad

  42. Shared vision; Peace, Governance and Human Security; Economic integration, Infrastructure; Culture; Social development 2 500 000 $ Support to research activities 1 500 000 $ Support to innovation activities Support to activities in support of African children and women 1 500 000 $ Support to film production 1 000 000 $ Support to national commissions for integration 1 000 000 $ Support to festivals and exhibitions 500 000 $ Support to the press 500 000 $ Diffusion of the works of African artists and of the diaspora in Africa and in the diaspora 500 000 $ Support of cultural events 500 000 $ Support of basic initiatives (building of schools, health centres, water and sanitation programmes …) 500 000 $ 500 000 $ Projects centred on developing the content of new ICTs Training support 500 000 $ 11 000 000 $ The special program « African Initiatives» (call for proposals): 12 specific funds to draw together the skills of the African citizens and of the Diaspora to serve Africa

  43. Managing the change process inside the AU Commission

  44. Managing the change process in the Commission Iterative Planning process Implementation of reforms Institutional Transformation Task Force in AUC Platforms for dialogue with stakeholders Results based monitoring

  45. SUPER CHAMPION CHAMPION GLOBAL PROJECT HEADS OF SUB-PROJECTS CHAMPION Governance CHAMPION Institutional rationalisation CHAMPION Institutional strengthening WORKING GROUPS By theme WORKING GROUPS by Theme WORKING GROUPS by Theme Structure proposed for Institutional Transformation Team Project

  46. Launching Renforcement & Rationalisation STRATEGY Implementation agenda Phase I-1 Phase I-2 Phase II 3 months 30 months 6 months Diplomatic Rep. Recruitment & Integration Training Plans & Blueprint schemes Working environment & Equipments HIV/AIDS program Connectivity Audit Finances (E & Y) Popularization Institutional rationalisation Systems and governance Organisation for Change (Groups & Champions) Communication Training for Change Organization chart Policies Procedures Charts IT & KM Governance Programmes Phares Corrective actions On-going improvement Evaluations

  47. A deep organisational change and a progressive gearing-up of operational activity Follow up Improve Mobilize Launch Programmes Transformation Quick Wins

  48. July-Dec 04 Jan 05-May 05 Aug 05- Dec 06 Jan 07 - Dec 07 NEW AU Implement OrgChart Changes Define Succession Plan (Interim) Continuously Adjust Organisation Implement New rep Offices Set up Change Committees Build Facilities (Archives, Training, Offices) Acquire Office & Comm. Equipment AXIS 1: STRUCTURE Set-up Mgmt Meetings Agenda Review of Policies and Procedures Manuals Implement Merit Based-Promotion and Career Development Hire new management Hire new staff Review Staff adequacy to new job requirements Implement Induction and Training Plans Implement Reporting Systems Streamline Staff Design and Implement Recognition Programs Review Jobs Description Train All officers on Management By Objectives Implement Steering Committees Design Hiring and Induction and Training Plan Training on management by Objectives and Sound financial Management AXIS 2 : HR Set Individual Objectives for new staff Implement Decentralize budgets Solve compensation Issues Set up Commitees Set Unit objectives for Staff in Place Design Internal Communication Plan and Meetings schedules Set Principles and standards for Financial Mgmt Design Mgmt Culture Change Plan UA April 2004 AXIS 4 : Info Systems and KM AXIS 3: CULTURE …with a detailed flight planIllustration

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