African Union — AUPReMIS
Partnerships that drive
Africa's Transformation
The African Union's Partnership Management framework coordinates engagements across 54 member states, regional economic communities, and global partners — turning Agenda 2063 commitments into measurable, lasting impact.
54
Member States
Across 5 regions of Africa
200+
Active Partnerships
Bilateral, multilateral & private sector
8
Regional Bodies
RECs coordinating continental integration
$4.5B
Mobilised Resources
Committed across priority sectors
7
Agenda 2063 Aspirations
Anchoring every partnership objective
130+
Global Partners
Governments, DFIs, UN agencies & foundations
What Is Partnership Management?
Coordinating Africa's Partnerships for Shared Prosperity
Partnership Management is the systematic process by which the African Union identifies, engages, negotiates, tracks, and evaluates relationships with development partners — ensuring every engagement advances Agenda 2063 and delivers tangible outcomes for African peoples.
From commitment to impact
One Framework, 54 Nations
A unified AU approach ensures that no bilateral commitment fragments the continent's collective bargaining power and development voice.
Transparency Builds Trust
AUPReMIS brings visibility to every partnership stage — from pipeline identification through commitment tracking to results reporting.
The Five Pillars of AU Partnership Management
The African Union's Partnership Management framework rests on five interconnected pillars, each designed to maximise the impact of every partnership in service of Agenda 2063.
Pillar 01
Partnership Identification & Pipeline
Proactively scanning for partnership opportunities aligned with AU priority sectors and Agenda 2063 goals — from bilateral government engagements to private sector coalitions and philanthropic alliances.
Pillar 02
Engagement & Negotiation
Structured engagement protocols guide how the AU and its organs approach new partnerships — ensuring mutual benefit, African ownership, and alignment with the AU Constitutive Act and regional integration agendas.
Pillar 03
Commitment Formalisation
Turning agreements into binding, structured commitments — capturing pledges, frameworks, contribution amounts, timelines, and implementing mechanisms in a single traceable institutional record.
Pillar 04
Implementation Monitoring
Continuous tracking of partnership delivery — measuring disbursements, activity completion, and results against agreed benchmarks to maintain accountability and course-correct where needed.
Pillar 05
Review & Knowledge Capture
Systematic review cycles assess partnership effectiveness, extract lessons, and inform future strategy — building an institutional memory that makes every subsequent partnership stronger and more impactful.
Get Involved
Partner With the African Union
Whether you are a government, development bank, multilateral body, foundation, or private sector actor — the AU welcomes partnerships aligned with African-led priorities.
How a Partnership Progresses
From first contact to measurable results — every AU partnership moves through a structured lifecycle that guarantees accountability, African ownership, and alignment with continental goals.
Partnership Scoping
AU organs identify strategic partnership opportunities through sector needs assessments, regional consultations, and partner-interest mapping. Opportunities are logged in the AUPReMIS pipeline.
Concept Development
A joint concept note is developed with the prospective partner — defining objectives, expected contributions, sectoral focus, target beneficiaries, and alignment with Agenda 2063 aspirations.
Approval & Authorisation
The concept is reviewed by the relevant AU organs and member state representatives. Approved partnerships receive formal authorisation and are assigned an implementing team.
Agreement Formalisation
Memoranda of Understanding, Contribution Agreements, or other legally binding instruments are signed. All terms, timelines, and obligations are recorded in AUPReMIS.
Implementation & Disbursement
Programmes and projects commence. AUPReMIS tracks activities, disbursements, and progress in real time — providing leadership and partners with continuous visibility.
Reporting & Review
Progress reports are generated at agreed intervals. Joint review sessions assess results, flag emerging issues, and update implementation plans to keep delivery on track.
Evaluation & Knowledge
At closure, partnerships undergo formal evaluation. Lessons learned, best practices, and institutional knowledge are archived in AUPReMIS for use in designing future partnerships.
Partnership Scoping
AU organs identify strategic partnership opportunities through sector needs assessments, regional consultations, and partner-interest mapping. Opportunities are logged in the AUPReMIS pipeline.
Concept Development
A joint concept note is developed with the prospective partner — defining objectives, expected contributions, sectoral focus, target beneficiaries, and alignment with Agenda 2063 aspirations.
Approval & Authorisation
The concept is reviewed by the relevant AU organs and member state representatives. Approved partnerships receive formal authorisation and are assigned an implementing team.
Agreement Formalisation
Memoranda of Understanding, Contribution Agreements, or other legally binding instruments are signed. All terms, timelines, and obligations are recorded in AUPReMIS.
Implementation & Disbursement
Programmes and projects commence. AUPReMIS tracks activities, disbursements, and progress in real time — providing leadership and partners with continuous visibility.
Reporting & Review
Progress reports are generated at agreed intervals. Joint review sessions assess results, flag emerging issues, and update implementation plans to keep delivery on track.
Evaluation & Knowledge
At closure, partnerships undergo formal evaluation. Lessons learned, best practices, and institutional knowledge are archived in AUPReMIS for use in designing future partnerships.
Who Engages Through AUPReMIS
The AU's partnership ecosystem is broad and deliberately inclusive — bringing together a diverse range of actors who each contribute uniquely to Africa's development agenda.
Member State Governments
54 statesAll 54 AU member states are primary partners — both contributors to and beneficiaries of continental partnership initiatives. Their ownership is central to Agenda 2063 delivery.
Regional Economic Communities
8 RECsThe eight AU-recognised RECs serve as critical bridges between continental policy and national implementation, coordinating cross-border programmes and integration agendas.
Multilateral Institutions
30+ bodiesUN agencies, Bretton Woods institutions, and multilateral bodies align their mandates with AU priorities — from peace and security to climate adaptation and economic transformation.
Development Finance Institutions
13 DFIsAfrican and international DFIs mobilise concessional and non-concessional financing for priority infrastructure, social, and economic development programmes across the continent.
Bilateral Partners
40+ countriesIndividual governments from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Gulf engage bilaterally with the AU — contributing financing, technical expertise, and market access to African-led programmes.
Private Sector & Foundations
20+ entitiesThe AU actively courts private sector investment and philanthropic partnerships — channelling commercial capital and innovation toward inclusive growth, youth employment, and technological transformation.
Priority Partnership Sectors
Every AU partnership is anchored to at least one of the continent's priority development sectors — ensuring resources are channelled where they can generate the greatest transformative impact.
* Relative portfolio concentration — illustrative of current partnership pipeline.
Governing Frameworks & Instruments
AU partnership management is grounded in a suite of legal, policy, and institutional frameworks that guarantee coherence, accountability, and African agency in every engagement.
Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want
The overarching 50-year development blueprint that anchors all AU partnership objectives to seven continental aspirations.
AU Constitutive Act
The foundational legal instrument of the African Union, establishing the principles and norms that govern all partnership activities.
Partnership Frameworks (e.g. JAES, FOCAC, TICAD)
Structured bilateral and multilateral partnership frameworks negotiated between the AU and key global actors.
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The landmark trade agreement creating a single African market — a central vehicle for trade and investment partnerships.
Abuja Treaty
The 1991 treaty establishing the African Economic Community — providing the roadmap for economic integration that partnership management advances.
AU Resource Mobilisation Strategy
The formal strategy guiding how the AU sources and manages financing from domestic and international partnerships for development.
Silencing the Guns
The AU flagship initiative committing to peace as a prerequisite for partnership and development — partnerships must not undermine peace.
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
AUDA-NEPAD coordinates implementation of continental decisions, translating partnership commitments into programmes and projects on the ground.
Agenda 2063 — Our Shared Vision
Every partnership managed through AUPReMIS is explicitly linked to one or more of the seven Agenda 2063 aspirations — Africa's roadmap for transformation.
A Prosperous Africa
Partnerships focused on infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and digital economies build inclusive growth and lift millions out of poverty.
An Integrated Africa
Cross-border partnerships that advance regional integration — trade corridors, transport networks, and common markets — give Africa a united economic identity.
Good Governance
Partnerships that strengthen institutions, civil society, and democratic processes build the governance foundations that Africa needs for lasting peace and progress.
A Peaceful Africa
Security sector partnerships, peace-building support, and conflict resolution mechanisms create the stability in which all other development can flourish.
African Cultural Identity
Cultural diplomacy partnerships celebrate and protect Africa's heritage — ensuring the continent's identity anchors its engagement with the world.
People-Driven Development
Partnerships that empower women, youth, and marginalised communities unlock the full potential of Africa's greatest resource: its people.
Africa as a Global Player
Strategic global partnerships position Africa as an equal partner — not an aid recipient — in shaping international economic and political systems.
135+
Partnership instruments signed
$4.5B
Total resources mobilised
2.3M
Direct beneficiaries reached
87%
Commitments on-track for delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Partnership Management and Resource Mobilisation?
Who can initiate a partnership with the African Union?
How are partnerships aligned with member states' interests?
How does AUPReMIS ensure transparency in partnership management?
What happens when a partner does not deliver on their commitment?
How does partnership management connect to Agenda 2063 reporting?
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Ready to Partner With the African Union?
Whether you are bringing financing, technology, technical expertise, or market access — if your goals align with Africa's development aspirations, there is a partnership pathway for you through AUPReMIS.