Africalia's action as a development player is in the spirit of several international initiatives and is based on several reference texts:
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Target 4.7 highlights the role of cultural diversity in education and identifies the contribution of culture to sustainable development.
- Target 8.3 recognises the importance of formulating economic development policies that include activities focused on creativity and innovation.
- Target 11.4 recognises the importance of safeguarding cultural assets and natural resources in environmental and urban development policies.
- Target 12b advocates sustainable production and consumption patterns that take account of local culture.
Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness