- Domestication drives Africa’s collective progress by turning continental commitments into results.
- It ensures the coherent delivery of all elements of the Agenda 2063 STYIP Theory of Change to translate Africa’s shared vision into tangible outcomes.
- It aligns multiple governance levels, making sure that development agendas reinforce rather than compete with each other.
💡 “Domestication ensures that we move from planning to transformation.”
Theory of Change: The Foundation of Domestication
- Theory of Change explains how and why actions lead to expected results.
- In Agenda 2063 STYIP, transformation happens when:
- Interventions are delivered through 3 Pathways (Continental Frameworks, RECs, Development Plans).
- Leveraging up to 10 Enablers (Finance, Knowledge, Governance, Coordination, Political will, etc.).
- To achieve 7 Moonshots (Africa’s high-impact transformation goals).
💡 “Domestication ensures that all components of the Theory of Change function together.”
How SDGs and Other Development Agendas Fit into Domestication
- The Moonshots align with SDG goals, meaning domestication serves both Agenda 2063 and SDGs.
- The Pathways and Enablers remain the same for all development agendas.
- Some agendas distinguish Pathways and Enablers differently, but the core structure remains universal.
💡 “Domestication ensures Africa’s collective progress while contributing to global goals.”
The 3 Stages of Domestication
Stage |
Purpose |
1. Deepen Awareness |
Build understanding of domestication and its role in governance. |
2. Orient to Moonshot Thinking |
Ensure national priorities align with transformative targets for the Interventions, Moonshots, Pathways, and Enablers. |
3. Policy Support |
Strengthen legal, financial, and institutional frameworks – rules of the game – for execution. |
The 3 Phases of Domestication Support
Phase |
Key Activities |
1. Preparation |
Country profiling, readiness assessments, stakeholder coordination. |
2. Engagement |
Political advocacy, technical workshops, roadmap development. |
3. Follow-up |
Monitoring, reporting, continuous technical support. |
💡 “Domestication is a process, not an event—it must be continuously supported and adapted.”