Specialised Technical Committees of the African Union

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Specialised Technical Committees of the African Union

The Specialised Technical Committees (STCs) are eight AU bodies that help the African Union carry out its work. They report to the Executive Council and focus on different policy areas. The Assembly can rearrange existing committees or create new ones as needed.

Committees
- Specialised Technical Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs
- Specialised Technical Committee on Rural Economy and Agricultural Matters
- Specialised Technical Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs
- Specialised Technical Committee on Trade, Customs and Immigration Matters
- Specialised Technical Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment
- Specialised Technical Committee on Transport, Communications and Tourism
- Specialised Technical Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs
- Specialised Technical Committee on Education, Culture and Human Resources

Membership
Each committee is made up of ministers or senior officials who oversee the relevant sector in their countries.

Functions
- Prepare projects and programs and present them to the Executive Council
- Supervise, monitor, and evaluate how AU decisions are implemented
- Coordinate the Union’s projects to run smoothly
- Submit reports and recommendations to the Executive Council on the implementation of AU laws and acts
- Perform other duties assigned to help implement AU provisions

External links
- Specialized Technical Committees (AU site)