12 THE AFRICA GOVERNANCE REPORT 2019 Peace, Security and Governance 23. The Member States are encouraged to ensure signature, ratification and implementation of all relevant instruments for peace, security and stability. 24. The AU should operationalize the African Standby Force, and increase efforts to secure sustainable funding of peace and security activities. 25. The Member States are encouraged to strengthen the Peace and Security Council (PSC) as recommended by the Assembly of The African Union Eleventh Extraordinary Session of November 2018 (Ext/Assembly/2(XI). Nexus Between Development and Governance 26. The Member States are encouraged to formulate development plans and programmes that aim at inclusive human development. 27. The Member States are encouraged to align their national development plans with AU Agenda 2063 and UN SDGs. 28. The Member States are encouraged to ensure the sustainable and prudent utilization of natural and other resources to allow for their full utilization for the benefit of the people of the continent and future generations. Role Of RECs In African Governance 29. The AU and RECs should improve the coordination and harmonization of their policies, programs and activities. 30. The Member States are encouraged to sign and ratify the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area. 31. All RECs are encouraged to align their plans with Agenda 2063 and UN SDGs.