On the third gathering of continent-wide civil society ahead of Ordinary African Union Summits, the continent is faced with pressing development and security related issues, as well as challenges to the roadmap towards the Union Government and implementation of the recommendations of the AU Audit. We, as civil society and peoples’ representatives from across the continent and Diaspora, welcome this opportunity to collectively reflect on the state of the continent, the issues facing it, and developments since the last Summit to arrive at a common position from which to communicate concrete recommendations to Heads of State and Government, Permanent Representatives, and Foreign Ministers convening at the 11th Ordinary African Union Summit. It is our sincere hope that such forums and spaces, which are indicative of our contribution and commitment to a people-driven African Union, enhance wider civil society contribution and input into deliberations and decision making at the AU level.