Recently at the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, China and South Africa jointly launched the Initiative on Cooperation Supporting Modernization in Africa. This landmark declaration sets out a collaborative roadmap to help African countries pursue sustainable, inclusive growth in line with Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, including its second ten-year implementation plan.
Key Principles:
- Justice and equity: Respecting sovereignty and non-interference.
- Openness and win-win: Integrating Africa into global value chains.
- People first: Enhancing livelihoods, health and social development.
- Diversity and inclusiveness: Promoting cultural confidence and equal dialogue.
- Sustainability: Coordinating economic, social and environmental goals.
- Peace and security: Supporting African-led solutions and stability.
Six Focus Areas:
- Equitable Modernization: Shared governance models and financial reforms to boost Africa’s voice in global institutions.
- Open & Mutual Growth: Infrastructure projects, green mining partnerships and technology cooperation.
- People-Centered Development: Food security, health systems and local manufacturing to improve livelihoods.
- Cultural & Social Inclusion: Education, tourism and youth exchanges to strengthen people-to-people ties.
- Eco-Friendly Transition: Renewable energy, green infrastructure and climate finance support.
- Security & Stability: Peacebuilding initiatives, counterterrorism cooperation and support for African-led missions.
By aligning with Africa’s own strategies—including the African Continental Free Trade Area and the AU’s Agenda 2063—the initiative aims to foster a new era of collaboration. It invites international partners to join hands under the banner of solidarity, equality and sustainability.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and innovators, this initiative offers fresh opportunities to engage with Africa’s dynamic markets and communities. It represents a shift toward multipolar cooperation, showcasing a new model of South–South partnership that could reshape global development.
Stay tuned as myglobalnews.net tracks how this initiative unfolds and impacts Africa’s path to modernization.
Reference(s):
Initiative on Cooperation Supporting Modernization in Africa
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