CSOs want African leaders to rethink governance, economic transformation

Civil society organisations have called on African leaders to rethink governance, economic transformation and the continent’s place in the global economy,...

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Civil society organizations (CSOs) are urging African leaders to re-evaluate governance and economic strategies, emphasizing that the continent's wealth has not translated into widespread prosperity for its people.

Over 100 CSOs from across Africa convened at the Social Innovation Pavilion Summit in Nairobi to develop recommendations for the Africa Forward Summit.
Key priorities for discussion include human rights protection, regional security, and Artificial Intelligence.
A 60-point-agenda white paper, outlining solutions for governance and democracy challenges, will be presented to the 39 Heads of State attending the summit.

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