The African Union has embarked on a transformation journey for the successful implementation of Agenda 2063. We mapped our flagship projects and initiatives across the Union and the RECs and clarified areas of increased focus in light of Agenda 2063 and its first Ten Year Implementation Plan, a strategic execution plan. The African Union needs to rethink its overall structure and endow its leaders with a different set of skills to achieve the ambitious goals set by the Agenda 2063.   Transforming an organization and leading the transformation require innovative approaches and different set of Leadership capabilities. It is important to learn how to anticipate and define clearly our goals and the required resources to attain them. It is essential to have the capacity to engage our teams, as well as to lead and manage our resources efficiently. It is also important to know how to develop our networks and to constantly enhance and update our knowledge base. Setting aside old habits and adapting to be on top of the new trends and technological advancements occurring worldwide is imperative.

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In order to address these different challenges, the Capacity Development Project was implemented.