Overcoming Challenges in Domesticating Agenda 2063: Pathways to Sustainable Development and Economic Growth in Africa

Dr. Margaret Nakiwala1*, Dr Hailu Elias2, Mr Wangadya Charles3, Dr Amos Chom Haruna4 & Dr Tamale Amin Kiggundu5
1Department of Construction Economics and Management, Makerere University, Kampala,
* Author for Correspondence – https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7018-5969
2College of Business and Economics, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
3Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery, African Union Commission, Addis Ababa,
4Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
5College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2025.8212

Abstract

The paper addresses the hurdles that have been a stumbling block toward the successful realisation of Agenda 2063, an African Union framework geared toward socio-economic transformation and regional integration. The qualitative research approach used in this study, inclusive of document analysis, semi-structured interviews, and consultations with 60 officials from 30 African countries between 2023 and 2024, reveals that some of the critical obstacles include governance failures, political instability, corruption, resource constraints, and overdependence on foreign aid. The study also highlights the inadequate participation of civil society and the private sector in policy formulation, adding to a lack of policies that address local community needs. Besides, a number of challenges related to data collection and analysis impede effective monitoring of progress. Finally, it ends with several suggestions, including good governance through capacitation and decentralisation, sound financial resources coming through innovative sources and tax measures, a multi-stakeholder approach, and building strong real-time data for effective and efficient monitoring and review. These interlinking challenges need to be solved, making the African Countries better able to seize the transformative ends of Agenda 2063 that turn out to be more prosperous, integrated, and also sustainable tomorrow.

Key Terms: 1. Domestication 2. Governance 3. Stakeholder Engagement 4. Resource Constraints 5. Monitoring and Evaluation

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