{"id":28604,"date":"2022-11-02T17:20:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T17:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/strong-regional-blocs-key-to-prosperous-african-union-kagame"},"modified":"2022-11-02T17:43:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T17:43:26","slug":"strong-regional-blocs-key-to-prosperous-african-union-kagame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/strong-regional-blocs-key-to-prosperous-african-union-kagame","title":{"rendered":"Strong regional blocs key to prosperous African Union \u2013 Kagame"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>President Paul Kagame said that well-performing Regional Economic Communities are important to achieving a more united and prosperous Africa.<\/p>\n

He made the observation as he addressed the Special Sitting of East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) \u2013 the Parliament of the East African Community (EAC) \u2013 which was held on Tuesday November 1.<\/p>\n

The Head of State said that, despite areas needing improvement such as insufficient funding for the East African Community, this bloc ranks highly in independent reviews of Regional Economic Communities.<\/p>\n

However, he added, it does not suffice for the Regional Economic Communities across our continent to do well individually, rather collaborate for greater results.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey must collaborate, share knowledge and learn from one another to fulfil the wider objectives of a more united and prosperous Africa,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was the logic of the institutional reform of the African Union, which I have been honoured to lead, mandated by the Heads of State and Government of our continent. The key pillar of the reform was a better division of labour between the African Union and the regional economic communities,\u201d the President observed.<\/p>\n

This, Kagame explained, means that Member States must give more support to Regional Economic Communities to deliver on their mandate.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt also means that Regional Economic Communities must constantly strive to deliver tangible value to member states and citizens,\u201d he elaborated.<\/p>\n

A sense of urgency<\/p>\n

As a continent, Kagame pointed out, \u201cthe coming years will bring us numerous challenges, but also new opportunities. We must face the future with a sense of urgency, working closely together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Referring to the continent\u2019s human resources, Kagame said that youth account for the vast majority of our population, and their number will continue to grow.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result, in the second half of this century, Africa should become the engine of the world\u2019s growth and innovation. But, we have to make the necessary investments, right now. Investments in people, in infrastructure stated, and of course, in regional integration,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

According to the United Nations (UN), Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70 per cent of sub-Saharan Africa\u2019s population being under the age of 30.<\/p>\n

Such a high number of young people is an opportunity for the continent\u2019s growth \u2013 but only if these new generations are fully empowered to realise their best potential, the UN indicated, adding that it is especially important that young people are included in decision making and given appropriate opportunities for work and to innovate.<\/p>\n

\u201cCreating a bright future for today\u2019s young people, means putting good governance and security at the centre of everything we do. Rwanda remains committed to peace and stability efforts, within agreed frameworks, at both regional and continental levels,\u201d Kagame affirmed.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the abovementioned session, MP Aden Omar Abdikadir (from Kenya) said that as Members of EALA, they will continue to appreciate the impact of President Kagame\u2019s leadership and contribution towards the EAC and the African continent as a whole.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. President Paul Kagame said that well-performing Regional Economic Communities are important to achieving a more united and prosperous Africa. He made the observation as he addressed the Special Sitting of East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) \u2013 the Parliament of the East African Community (EAC) \u2013 which was held on Tuesday November 1. 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