The AU and UNDP Jointly Launch Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions _AfricanUnion: Africa
In May 2023, African Union Heads of State and Government reiterated a zero-tolerance stance against unconstitutional changes of government and called for collective action in developing a robust mechanism for deepening democracy and collective security on the continent.
High-level speakers at the launch event included: H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Dr. Korir Sing'Oei, Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Kenya - representing His Excellency William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya; Mr.
Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, stated in his welcoming remarks,"AFSIT is a practical and pragmatic mechanism that is geared towards boosting the capacity of all actors in the democratic governance space. It is a Facility to capacitate those who will stand as watchdogs for democracy".
Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN Assistant Secretary-General, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa, said,"The Facility calls for a re-focus on development, including good governance, human rights and access to basic services such as education and healthcare, as a critical means to not only prevent coups, but also sustain peace. This is particularly crucial in regions like the Sahel, which face a heightened risk of coups.
The primary objective of AFSIT is to assist in the development of credible, inclusive and legitimate transition roadmaps, mechanisms and institutions, ultimately leading to the restoration of constitutional rule, democracy and stability in relevant countries. AFSIT complements existing AU, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms and UN instruments, as well as initiatives by development partners, to ensure inclusive transitions.
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