Research

A summary collection of briefs,  commentaries, papers and research over the last 2 years of Charter Project interventions

This paper, analyses the role the EAC plays in democratic governance, zooming in on how civil society engages with the bloc and how such engagement can be strengthened, including through digital technologies.

This paper looks at the role the SADC plays in democratic governance, zooming in on how civil society engages with the bloc and how such engagement can be strengthened, including through digital technologies. It complements case studies focusing on EAC and SADC. 

This paper examines the role ECOWAS plays in democratic governance and discusses the frameworks and practices of civil society engagement with the community. It maps the fast-evolving landscape of initiatives and umbrella networks civil society uses to engage the community.

A case study on the role of media in elections in sub-Saharan Africa. How does media foster democratic processes?

This paper argues that the ACDEG should be adapted to respond to new challenges such as disinformation, hate speech and the digital divide.

Open Parliaments are those whose transparency, accountability to the public and citizen participation are robust and widespread

Digital technologies offer clear opportunities for women-led political movements in Africa, but they also bring risks