Mechanisms for peaceful prevention and resolution of conflicts will be functional at all levels. As a first step, dialogue-centred conflict prevention and resolution will be actively promoted in such a way that by 2020 all guns will be silent. A culture of peace and tolerance shall be nurtured in Africa’s children and youth through peace education.

• Goal 13

  Peace security and stability is preserved: strengthening governance, accountability and transparency as a foundation for a peaceful Africa;

• Goal 14

  A stable and peaceful Africa: strengthening mechanisms for securing peace and reconciliation at all levels, as well as addressing emerging threats to Africa’s peace and security

• Goal 15

  A fully functional and operational APSA: putting in place strategies for the continent to finance her security needs.