Conference: African Day of Decentralisation and Local Development (AU)

The African Charter of Values and Principles of Decentralization, Local Governance and Local Development, adopted in June 2014 by the Heads of State and Government meeting at their Summit in Malabo institutes the commemoration of the African Decentralization and Local Development Day (ADD) on 10 August each year. The celebration of the ADD by all AU Member States is organised by the Sub-Committee on Decentralization and Local Development of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee.

The Heads of State and Government of the African Union have defined 2021 as the Year of arts, culture and heritage in Africa. Therefore the theme of this year's ADD will be : "The contribution of arts, culture and heritage in the sustainable development of African cities and territories". It is in line with this choice that the theme for the celebration of the African Day of Decentralization and Local Development 2021 has been chosen, specified the concept note produced by the AU.

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