The upcoming elections throughout Africa in 2024 present a critical juncture for democratic processes across the continent. 17 African countries will hold elections, with over 180 million people eligible to vote. Electoral integrity monitoring, a free press, civil society organisations and an independent electoral commission are essential in holding political actors accountable.
In many countries, almost half the populations are too young to vote. While Africa has the youngest population in the world, the continent’s level of education and training lies far below the global average.
Governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens.
Established in 2006, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation focuses on on defining, assessing and enhancing them through a series of concrete initiatives, such as the establishment of an Index of African Governance and the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.
Join #KAPTalks with Dr. Mo Ibrahim, founder of the Foundation, to explore recent political developments in Africa and the role of the Foundation’s groundbreaking activities in shaping the effects. The talk will also focus on the causes and effects of recent developments in West Africa, characterized by a series of military coups and increasing internal conflicts in a number of states.
Hosted by School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg.
The Kapuscinski Development Lectures is an initiative funded by the European Commission.
When: 19th March 2024 at 14:00 CET / 13:00 GMT
Where: Handelshögskolan, School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg Vasagatan 1, Gothenburg
You can join the lecture by:
- coming to the event or joining online on Zoom – register here
- following livestreaming from the event at kapuscinskilectures.eu
- asking your questions to Mo Ibrahim via X using #KAPTalks hashtag
