“The Africa we Want: Unisa Championing Agenda 2063
As the largest university on the continent, Unisa’s mission is clear: to harness intellectual talent, knowledge and networks for the advancement and betterment of life. The university understands that the social, economic and environmental challenges of the world are best addressed when work-ing together. Under the leadership of its Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula,the university has deepened its resolve, ensuring that science meets society’s needs. The university aligns its mission, vision, strategy and resources to meeting its compact with society.
As an engaged university, Unisa critically engages with the historical and contemporary issues that have shaped Africa’s development trajectory. The university recognises that addressing development complexities requires not only theoretical insights, but also practical, contextually based solutions. Unisa’s scholars, students and communities engage with issues that affect people’s lives, from trade, rural and urban development, healthcare, and human rights, to energy, food and water security. This connected approach ensures that the knowledge produced at Unisa is relevant and transformative,and enriched by community insight.
As a leading university on the African continent, Unisa is deeply committed to supporting the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which envisions “The Africa we Want”. Agenda 2063 aims to drive inclusive growth, sustainable development, and a united, peaceful Africa. Unisa’s engaged scholarship projects contribute to key pillars of Agenda 2063, including education and skills development, good governance, environmental sustainability, and peace and security.
Unisa’s role in advancing Agenda 2063 is evident in its partnerships with African institutions and communities. The university promotes the
African Union’s vision of a prosperous and integrated continent by addressing issues such as economic justice, human rights, and environmental stewardship. Unisa’s work in these areas is not onlyabout identifying problems, but also about building networks of collaboration across African countries, fostering unity, and leveraging shared knowledge to solve challenges.
By generating knowledge and expertise, Unisa contributes to the development of policies and frameworks that support sustainable
For more information about our engaged projects contact:
dceo@unisa.ac.za
www.unisa.ac.za
