BOMA of Africa 2024: Celebrating progress and unity on the road to Agenda 2063

This year’s BOMA of Africa marks a significant joint initiative by African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) and AfroChampions, set to capture the progress of Agenda 2063. 

The event, scheduled for July 20th, 2024, will take place at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana, and live on Zoom. 

It coincides with the African Union’s Mid-Year Coordination Meeting to be held in Accra, providing a backdrop for this crucial exercise in accountability and showcasing.

Under the theme "From the Africa We Want to the Africa We Build," BOMA of Africa 2024 will celebrate the radical ideas and actions driving Africa forward. 

This festival of innovation and unity will feature debates, discussions, and announcements of groundbreaking initiatives that exemplify the milestones of African integration and development.

The BOMA of Africa has become a premier platform for showcasing the continent’s most inspirational achievements in unity and integration. 

Convened at the highest level, the event aims to move beyond discussions to concrete actions, inspiring Africans across various fields such as science, technology, education, creative arts, and entrepreneurship.

Since 2019, AUDA-NEPAD and AfroChampions, alongside other strategic partners, have hosted this annual event during African Integration Week. 

This year’s BOMA will align with the Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, further cementing its significance on the continent’s commemorative calendar.

In a world marked by geopolitical shifts, technological advancements, conflicts, and economic turbulence, Africa’s strategic blueprint, Agenda 2063, has become urgent and necessary. 

The BOMA of Africa serves as a high point for showcasing and celebrating strategic developments on this roadmap, providing a platform to mobilize support for peace, security, and development.

AUDA-NEPAD’s pivotal role in implementing Agenda 2063 is underscored by its co-hosting of the 2024 BOMA with AfroChampions. 

This collaboration demonstrates a deep commitment to mobilizing the continent for significant action and sustained progress.

Highlight

A highlight of BOMA 2024 will be the 2nd Sankoree lecture, delivered by an eminent international change-maker. 

This year’s lecture, titled “The World Needs a Stronger Africa,” will explore Africa’s positioning in the global system historically, today, and in the coming years. 

The lecture will examine whether Africa’s current and future positioning is likely to facilitate or constrain its march towards Agenda 2063. 

The Sankoree lecture aims to provoke thought and inspire action, providing deep insights into Africa’s role on the global stage.

In addition to the lecture, BOMA 2024 will introduce the maiden 2024 Sankoree Awards. 

These awards will recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions of distinguished leaders who have played exemplary roles in advancing Africa’s integration prospects. 

The honorees include: Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda,  Macky Sall, Former President of the Republic of Senegal, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, former Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and Gervais Koffi Djondo, Co-founder and former Chairman of EcoBank, Founding President of ASKY Airlines.

These leaders have shown unwavering commitment to the development and transformation of the African continent, and their efforts will be duly recognized and celebrated.

The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD is the premier development agency of the continent. AUDA-NEPAD coordinates and executes priority regional and continental development projects to promote regional integration towards the accelerated realisation of Agenda 2063 – Africa’s vision and action plan.

Strategic partner

AfroChampions is a strategic partner of the African Union and a leading innovation enabler, accelerator, and private sector interface for continental governance institutions. 

Since its formation in 2017, AfroChampions has played a major role in promoting Africa’s integration and private sector development, working closely with partners, including the African Union, its organs, member states, and the private sector.

This year’s theme, "From the Africa We Want to the Africa We Build," encapsulates the essence of our journey. 

Through focused discussions on health, wealth creation, development financing, and governance, BOMA 2024 aims to ignite new momentum towards realizing Africa’s continental aspirations. 

By spotlighting major projects and initiatives, the event fosters a spirit of collaboration and determination.