Hello Dr. Yaya:
I have explained alleged conflict in a previous mail. There is none. Vision 2063 does not hinder any earlier benchmark. In establishing performance objectives, people may want to know the outcomes by a certain date, and the assessment tools.
Here are two examples:
1) By 2018, 70% of all African students in high school will read and write at proficient level in at least 2 official languages used at the African Union, evidenced by (name the assessment tools such as standardized tests, etc).
2) By 2020, Africa's dependence on foreign aid and loans will reduce by at least 60%, evidenced by intra-African lending, Diaspora Investment Bonds.
Now, nothing says the students should not become proficient until 2018. Some may demonstrate bi-literate proficiency by 2015. The ability to do so may depend on their current level of proficiency or aptitude. Africa can realize an 80% reduction in foreign loans based on the abilities to create her own monetary infrastructure. In either case, the baseline data is important - the current level of performance, which helps in determining targets.
As it pertains here, Vision 2063 does not prevent any early development; it only denotes that by a certain time, we should have realized the Africa we desire. So rather than suspect anyone of malfeasance (lol), you should be developing conditions that will enable your federation goal by 2017, mindful of what hinders its implementation today.
God Bless
MsJoe