In his welcoming remarks at the at the 3rd Pan-African Capacity Development Forum, by Prof Emmanuel Nnadozie highlighted that the capacity assessment studies done by ACBF around Agenda 2063, there are huge capacity gaps that need to be addressed if we are to achieve its objectives and targets. The study Identification and Projection of Critical Technical and Sector Specific Skills for the First Ten Years Implementation of Agenda 2063 provides an illustration of the special skills that are critical for its implementation (and consequently the SDGs ). The report shows that skills shortages in terms of numbers and quality in the region have reached an alarming point, posing a major concern.