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1. Foster Philosophical Discourse To establish a dedicated platform facilitating robust philosophical dialogue, critical engagement, and intellectual collaboration among thinkers from Africa and Asia.

2. Development of Afro-Asian Philosophy in a Broader Context To promote the study and understanding of the philosophical traditions found in both Africa and Asia.

3. Promote Cultural Exchange To bridge diverse cultural perspectives through interdisciplinary engagement, illuminating the intersections among Afro-Asian philosophical traditions and their dialogues with Western thought.

4. Document and Preserve Traditions To systematically archive and highlight both historical and contemporary philosophical works from Africa and Asia, safeguarding the richness and plurality of these intellectual heritages.

5. Encourage Interconnectedness To explore the interconnected realities of Afro-Asian philosophies in relation to global discourse and local contexts, thereby contributing to a holistic understanding of human concerns.

6. Address Contemporary Issues To engage with urgent social, ethical, and political challenges through Afro-Asian philosophical perspectives, advocating for social justice and transformative solutions.

7. Support Scholarly Research To promote the dissemination of original research, critical reviews, and thought-provoking essays that push the boundaries of philosophical inquiry and nurture innovative thought.

8. Enhance Global Perspectives To enrich global philosophical discourse by integrating African and Asian worldviews, ensuring a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to philosophical inquiry.

9. Critically Examine Colonial Legacies To rigorously assess the enduring philosophical and cultural aftermaths of colonialism, and understand how these legacies continue to shape contemporary societies in Africa and Asia.

10. Reclaim Indigenous Philosophies To revitalize and integrate indigenous philosophies and knowledge systems marginalized during colonial rule, affirming their rightful place in contemporary thought.

11. Interrogate Eurocentrism To challenge Eurocentric paradigms in philosophy by foregrounding Afro-Asian perspectives and recognizing the vital contributions of these regions to the global intellectual heritage.

12. Explore Identity and Agency To investigate issues of identity, agency, and self-determination within Afro-Asian contexts, examining how postcolonial societies are redefining themselves through philosophical reflection

13. Ethical Reflections on Decolonization To facilitate ethical discourse on the processes and imperatives of decolonization, and to explore philosophical frameworks that support justice, equity, and restitution.

14. Decolonize Knowledge Production To encourage alternative methodologies and epistemologies that transcend the Western-centric models of knowledge creation, embracing pluralism and valuing diverse intellectual traditions. Also to analyze the effects of colonialism on philosophical thought and advocating for alternative perspectives.

15. Philosophy as a Tool for Liberation To emphasize the emancipatory potential of philosophy, employing critical inquiry to challenge oppression, envision new governance paradigms, and empower communities towards liberation. To encourage dialogue and collaboration among philosophers from various countries.

Social Justice To address issues of social justice and equality in both Africa and Asia.