Prof Paul Kamau Director IDS-UON and I were privileged to meet Ms Patience Chiradza Director of Governance and Conflict Prevention African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security and Ms Annah-Moyo, Executive Director Centre for the Study of Violence & Reconciliation during the #AUTJF2024 in Mauritius and a great start of collaborations with Data for Governance Alliance

In today's engaging afternoon session, participants worked on a case study in groups to develop an action plan for a specific thematic issue. They identified their targets and stakeholders, crafted key advocacy messages, and outlined opportunities, activities, and events.

Day 4 of the #D4GA kicked off with a great start! Stephen Ndoma, Project Leader at Afrobarometer, presented valuable insights from the Afrobarometer data on elections. Let's keep the momentum going as we explore how data shapes governance! #D4GA #HumanRights

"There is a generation of young and old people who want to see change. We want an Africa that contradicts our current reality," says Bonolo, Programme Manager at the Centre for Human Rights at University of Pretoria. #D4GA #HumanRights #AfricanVoicesForAfricanPolicy

On Day 4 of the Data for Governance Alliance Southern Africa convening, Paul Aborampah Mensah (Paul Aborampah Mensah), Programs Manager at the Center, delivered an insightful analysis on African elections, focusing on the critical issue of elections and the trust deficit. He emphasized the need for

Our primary role as a Civil Society Organization (CSO) is to focus on the pre-election phase. It is crucial that CSOs support and actively participate in the initial stages of the election cycle, Paul Aborampah Mensah. #D4GA #HumanRights #AfricanVoicesForAfricanPolicy

"Afrobarometer data can empower Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and policymakers to drive targeted solutions to Africa's education challenges," said Preston Govindasamy, Afrobarometer project manager for Southern Africa, at the Data for Governance Alliance (Data for Governance Alliance)

"If democracy is not producing, why must citizens continue participating in it?," project coordinator for West Africa Paul Aborampah Mensah, poses the question to our participants to help them explore the ways in which CSOs can support participation in electoral processes. #D4GA

Nyasha Mcbride Mpani Project Leader for Data for Governance Alliance says, one thing that is so striking is listening to all these CSOs under this project share how impactful our knowledge products have been to them and their line of work. Hearing CSOs talk about how they are using our data in

"Some people pay a very high price for calling out corruption and unethical leadership," says Afrobarometer Project Manager Preston Govindasamy, sharing his reflections on the elite capture of state institutions. #D4GA #HumanRights #AfricanVoicesForAfricanPolicy

Good to see our Advocacy Trainer in Data for Governance Alliance Dr. Nansata Yakubu, PhD doing what she does. She noted that advocacy isn't an event but a process

Nyasha Mpani the project leader for Data for Governance Alliance says, hearing CSOs talk about how they are using our data in their advocacy work, and how it has helped them restrategize their efforts, is mind-blowing. The huge impact of our data-driven manual in their work is truly something

"In an era where artificial intelligence is deeply integrated into our daily lives and societal structures, the balancing act between leveraging its benefits and mitigating its risks becomes increasingly complex", says Bonolo, programme manager at the CentreForHumanRights.

Our advocacy trainer Dr. Nansata Yakubu (Nansata Yakubu, PhD), presents some case studies related to elections in Africa, for our participants to unpack and offer their reflections. #D4GA #HumanRights #AfricanVoicesForAfricanPolicy

Data for Governance Alliance and IDS-UON excited about the new found friendship.

Mr Lennon Munyae of the APRM elaborates on areas where CSOs can collaborate with APRM to work and also the various thematic areas of the APRM work. He encouraged the CSO to work more closely with the APRM. #AfricanVoicesForAfricanPolicy #D4GA #CDD #IDS #IJR

Lennon Monyae and Samantha Kambule from African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights lead this morning's session, identifying possible avenues of collaboration between CSOs and organs of the African Union. #D4GA #HumanRights #AfricanVoicesForAfricanPolicy

On the final day of the Data for Governance Alliance convening, Lennon Monyae, Research and Youth Liaison at the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) (APRM) Amb. Marie-Antoinette Rose Quatre, led a session critically explaining APRM and its process emphasizing the critical role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the APRM process.

Samantha Kamble representing the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights discussed collaboration opportunities between @ African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights and CSOs, highlighting pathways such as obtaining observer status, engaging in communications and state reporting procedures, participating in sessions, and monitoring

"You play a key role in us upholding human rights on the continent," Samantha Kambule from the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights tells our CSO partners. #D4GA #HumanRights #AfricanVoicesForAfricanPolicy