Three thematic days
The Convening unfolds over three thematic days, moving from diagnosis to solutions to commitment.
DAY
1
DIAGNOSING
THE PROBLEM
DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM
- Understanding Financialized Politics in Africa
- Examining how political finance shapes democratic participation, state institutions, elections, media ecosystems, and public accountability.
- Discussions explore elite capture, political commodification, enforcement
DAY
2
FROM
PROBLEM
TO
SOLUTIONS
FROM PROBLEM TO SOLUTIONS
Exploring Pathways for Reform
Focused on practical reform strategies, including:
• Women’s political participation
• Youth political engagement
• Political finance regulation
• Private sector accountability
• Technology and transparency
• Continental standards and
model legislation
- Women’s political participation
- Youth political engagement
- Political finance regulation
- Private sector accountability
- Technology and transparency
- Continental standards and
model legislation
DAY
3
FROM
SOLUTIONS
TO
ACTION
FROM SOLUTIONS TO ACTION
Roadmap to Reform
Roadmap to Reform
Participants develop commitments, define institutional responsibilities, and adopt the Accra Declaration on Political Finance Transparency and Democratic Integrity.
Formats running across the days
Opening Ceremony
High-level addresses from African leaders, governance institutions, development partners, and international organisations.
Fishbowl Dialogues
Interactive sessions designed to facilitate candid discussion and participant engagement.
Policy Dialogue Forums
Focused conversations on reform pathways and implementation challenges.
Ignite Talks
Short, thought-provoking presentations from leading thinkers and practitioners.
African Anti-Corruption Day
A cultural evening examining corruption, money, power, and democracy through art,
Adoption of the Accra Declaration
The convening culminates in the presentation and adoption of a continental declaration.
