In a communiqué released at the end, Ministers and delegates have reaffirmed the crucial role of PIDA in the achievement of the main goals of the AU Agenda 2063 for continental integration, prosperity and peace. We “Reiterate our commitment to develop integrated and efficient systems through the application of sound policies and development strategies with a view to enhancing efficiency, sustainability and affordability of transport, energy, ICT and water services, in line with AU Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals”, the communiqué states.
Ministers and delegates have noted with appreciation the validation of the PIDA PAP 2 process (integrated corridor approach and project selection criteria) by the Bureau of the STC on Transport, Intercontinental and Interregional Infrastructure, Energy and Tourism (STC TTIIET) on behalf of the STC-TTIIET and invite the AUC, AUDA- NEPAD, AfDB and UNECA to implement the recommendations of the Bureau of the STC.
