The AU Theme of the Year 2021 Policy Booklet

The policy booklet was developed on the AU 2021 theme of the year "Arts, Culture, and Heritage: Levers for Building the African We Want" and highlights the policy interconnections between the AU Theme of the Year 2021 and four policy themes of strategic importance to the AU, namely the operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), gender and women's development, peace and security, and youth development. The policy also includes an in-depth evaluation of the four policy themes, as well as actionable policy recommendations at multiple levels, including the African Union system, AU member states, and civil society.