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Open-source resources to strengthen the implementation of the African Charter for Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) across the continent

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UPCOMING TRAINING
Democracy in Africa
Democracy in Africa
A massive open online course (MOOC) addressing the information deficit and media bias during elections. The programme targets civil society, media professionals, and administration officials. The programme is implemented by AfricTivistes as part of the Charter Project Africa.
Electoral Cycles
LATEST INSIGHT
Digitalisation and democracy
Digitalisation and democracy
Should Africa's governance charter, the ACDEG, be adapted to keep up with rapid adoption of digital technologies? Ennatu Domingo and Lidet Tadesse Shiferaw discuss the links between digital transformation, political activism and governance.
Democratic Culture
CASE STUDY
Media and Elections
Media and Elections
A case study on the role of media in elections in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Goree Institute examines how media communicates public information relating to the organization of the electoral process.
Electoral Cycles, Democratic Culture
REPORT
Open Parliament
Open Parliament
An assessment of the openness and accountability of the National Parliaments of the East African Community (EAC) Member Countries by Mzalendo, Kenyan non-partisan Parliamentary monitoring organisation.
Electoral cycles, constitutional changes of governance
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Constitutional changes of government
Rule of law
Civic space
Multi-level democratic governance
Economic and corporate governance
Empowerment of women
Representation of marginalised groups
Democratic culture

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Partners

Africtivistes
Code for Africa
Democracy Works Foundation
ECDPM
European Partnership for Democracy
Goree Institute
A consortium of African and European organisations is supporting the implementation of the Charter Project Africa. Their joint efforts create an expansive continental presence with access to numerous networks for dynamic collaboration opportunities.

Podcasts

Youth and Leadership
Youth and Leadership
Utilising Podcast technology and Social Media Platforms to Upscale the YouLead Unplugged Series
Content and Engagement for African Youth with their leaders.
Tech and Civic Activism
Tech and Civic Activism
Activism, Technology
Explore the intersection of technology and civic activism
Civic Power Unveiled
Civic Power Unveiled
Governance, Innovation
Learn how parliamentary monitoring sites empower citizens
Inclusive Youth Engagement
Inclusive Youth Engagement
Youth, Inclusion
A conversation about inclusive youth engagement in Africa.