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2020-09-19

The African Union Commission (AUC) envisions “an integrated continent that is politically united based on the ideals of Pan Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance”. Through its Citizens and Diaspora Organization (CIDO) the AUC seeks to nurture strategic relationships between the continent’s diaspora and Member States of the African Union. Initiatives to this end will be implemented under the Diaspora Engagement Project.

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Factsheet: Mobilizing Africa’s Workforce for Development

2020-06-24

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The African Union recognizes the critical role that Africa’s labour movement can play in the growth, development and prosperity of the continent. In 2009, through its Citizens and Diaspora Organizations Directorate (CIDO), the AU established the AU-OATUU (African Union-Organisation of African Trade Union Unity) partnership forum as part of efforts to implement the strategic pillar on Shared Values.

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Factsheet: CIDO - GIZ Cooperation

2020-06-24

Highlights of the cooperation with the GIZ-project “Support to the African Union on Migration and Displacement”

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Factsheet: Interfaith Dialogue on Violent Extremism (iDove)

2020-06-24

Violent extremism is a global issue. Whether it has polit- ical, ideological, racist or religious roots, the problem of youth radicalisation affects African and European socie- ties alike. The common response of using coercive hard power to counter violent extremism has only limited ef- fect and comes at a high cost, both financially and in terms of human lives.

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Factsheet: Fostering the Engagement of the Faith Community in Development

2020-06-24

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In recognition of the critical role that the faith community plays in peace, security and development in Africa and globally, the African Union Commission, through its Citizens and Diaspora Organizations (CIDO) Directorate, the directorate responsible for non-state actors, continue to foster collaboration with the faith community. This collaboration has been on-going since 2010 and has taken several formats:

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Factsheet: Leveraging the African Diaspora for Continental Transformation in Development

Factsheet: Leveraging the Diaspora for Continental Transformation in Development

2020-06-24

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