Course Content
Why This Traineeship?
Africa’s transformation depends on leaders who understand strategy, systems, and the power of Agenda 2063. This programme equips young people across Africa and the diaspora to engage, contribute, and lead—starting now.
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Structure: 6 Modules + Final Reflection
Programme Summary Duration: 12 Weeks Time Commitment: 6–10 hours per week
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Module 1: Overview – Envisioning Africa @2063
Title: Africa as We Dream It. Framing Concept: Agenda 2063 is not just a framework; it’s a generational commitment. The overview introduces Africa’s long-term vision through a celebration of its past, clarity of its present, and shaping of its future.
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Module 2: Deepen Awareness – Understanding Agenda 2063’s Value Proposition
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Module 3: Align to Own Commitments – Personal Pathways to 2063
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Module 4: Orient Towards Moonshots – Raising Ambition, Reinforcing Strategy
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Module 5: Engage in Partnership – Mapping Allies, Mobilizing Support
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Module 6: Activate Knowledge – Curate, Share, Apply
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Module 7: Write-Up and Reflection – “Agenda 2063 and Me”
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Delivering Agenda 2063 STYIP – Agenda 2063 in Power Spaces

Framing Concept

Reflection turns experience into insight. Writing enables clarity, ownership, and influence. This final module ties together the journey—inviting each participant to articulate their role in delivering “The Africa We Want.”

Objectives

  • Consolidate key learnings from the full 12-week journey.
  • Reflect on personal transformation and evolving perspective on Agenda 2063.
  • Inspire participants to tell their own Agenda 2063 story—boldly and with purpose.
  • Build confidence in written expression and thought leadership.

Content

  • Revisiting the “Email from the Future”—What has changed? What do I now believe is possible?
  • What has this traineeship taught me about Africa’s future—and my part in it?
  • Articulating your growth: from awareness to commitment, ambition, partnerships, and applied knowledge.
  • Writing for impact: audience, clarity, tone, and authenticity.
  • Planning the next steps: how will I stay engaged with the Agenda 2063 movement?

Key Messages

  • You are a voice for Africa’s transformation. Let it be heard.
  • Reflection is not looking back—it is stepping forward with purpose.
  • Your words can activate others. Your story is part of the collective story of Agenda 2063.

Deliverable

📝 Deliverable 7: “Agenda 2063 and Me – A Reflection Note”
This short blog-style reflection captures:

  • Your biggest learning(s) from the traineeship.
  • Your commitments going forward.
  • What gives you hope about Africa’s future.
  • How you will contribute—directly or indirectly—to Agenda 2063.

🟨 Optional Add-on: Submit a revised “Email from the Future” that reflects your new perspective.

Facilitators

  • Writing Coach / Storytelling Facilitator
  • Communications Advisor or Mentor
  • Selected alumni or public voices sharing their stories

Reading Materials

  • Writing for Impact: A Guide to Influencing through Words
  • The Power of Personal Narrative in African Development
  • Your Voice, Your Vision: Crafting a Message that Moves
  • Reflections from Agenda 2063 Practitioners

Commentary

Agenda 2063 Traineeship design is strategically sound, action-oriented, and deeply aligned with Africa’s transformation priorities. This traineeship is a model for how youth engagement should be done — anchored in Africa’s strategy, rich in learning value, and built to inspire practical action. It does not just train—it transforms.

Here’s a quick overall assessment:

  1. Purpose-Driven Structure:
    The design flows along the 5 Domestication Stages (Awareness → Commitments → Moonshots → Partnerships → Knowledge), showing strong alignment with the STYIP Theory of Change.
  2. Personal to Pan-African:
    Starts with personal reflection (email from the future), then scales up to collective action — fostering ownership at the individual level while linking it to continental transformation.
  3. Skill + Strategy Fusion:
    Merges practical skills (writing, networking, planning) with strategic thinking (value proposition, delivery systems, anchoring).
  4. Use of Real Tools:
    Introduces actual AU tools and planning concepts like the Domestication Guidelines, M&E Framework, and Delivery Scorecards, bridging theory and practice.
  5. Deliverables Are Transformational:
    Each module produces a tangible, personally meaningful output. These outputs can also inform AU and partner insights on youth perspectives.
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