AGENDA 2063 The Africa We Want d. Capable and democratic developmental states and institutions: Revitalise African development planning capacities and rebuild career, professional and capable public services. Strengthen and transform regional and continental institutions and the manner in which we do business, so as to effectively lead and drive the agenda for transformation and integration. e. Changed attitudes and mind-sets, to rekindle and strengthen Pan-African values of self-reliance, solidarity, hard work and collective prosperity, and build on African successes, experiences and best practices to forge the African model of development and transformation. f. A Pan-African perspective, through solidarity, integration, implementation of our programmes and pooled sovereignty on critical issues of continental and global dimensions. g. Ownership of the African narrative and brand to ensure that it reflects continental realities, aspirations and priorities and Africa’s position in the world. h. African approach to development and transformation, learning from the diverse, unique and shared experiences and best practices of various countries and regions as a basis of forging an African approach to transformation. 75. We reaffirm our pledge in the 50th Anniversary Solemn Declaration to immediately align and integrate Agenda 2063 in our national and regional development plans and ensure that we provide the AU Commission and other regional and continental institutions with the necessary capacities and resources to effectively drive the implementation of Agenda 2063. 76. We call upon the international community to respect Africa’s vision and aspirations and to align their partnerships appropriately. In this regard, we reaffirm the Rio principles of common, but differentiated responsibilities, the right to development and equity, mutual accountability and responsibility and policy space for nationally tailored policies and programmes on the continent. Our Journey towards the Africa of 2063 has started... 20