Conclusion and recommendations

For nearly three decades, since the end of the Cold War, Africa has witnessed a significant increase in the active involvement of its RECs in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, across all its five regions: north, east, west, central and southern. Initially envisioned as pillars for the achieving the economic cooperation and development and regional integration objectives of the African Union, the RECs have since evolved to play regional lead roles in peace and security broadly, and conflict prevention. Their engagement reaffirms the inextricable linkages between peace and security and development, demonstrating that one cannot be realized without the other.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Partnerships for the Goals