Common African Position (CAP) on the Post 2015 Development Agenda

Published on Thursday, 5 June 2014

The Common African Position (CAP) on the Post 2015 Development agenda was launched June 3rd 2014 at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in the presence of Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the AU Commission as well as the Sherpas of the High Level Committee on the Post 2015 Development Agenda.

The CAP reflects the aspirations of the African people and contains strategic key messages, which include the commitment of Africa to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) specially focusing on the areas of health and education, a sustainable agenda of development, and the acknowledgment of the need for peace and security.

The overarching goals of the CAP are to eradicate poverty and ensure human development. The goals are anchored in six pillars that are:
•    structural, economic transformation and inclusive growth;
•    science, technology and innovation;
•    people-centered development;
•    environmental sustainability, natural resources management and disaster risk management;
•    peace and security; 
•    finance and partnerships.

ADEA supports the Common African Position. It will strive to contribute to progress in the priority areas through its programs to develop quality education and training for all Africans at the service of Africa’s sustainable development.