Venue: \u00a0Muna Foundation (Onsite Registration)Zoom Platform (Online Registration)
\nDate\u00a0: November 24th\u00a0, 2023
\nTime: 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
\nBackground
\nAs a description of desirable political behavior, good governance conveys values such as;\u00a0accountability,\u00a0responsible leadership, respect for human rights, and the judicious use of public resources. Talking about good governance\u00a0in Africa\u00a0implies that,\u00a0countries have not yet achieved a satisfactory level of governance. This is the case with\u00a0Central Africa, which still faces many challenges in terms of political stability, economic growth and social development. Many countries share common governance problems, including;\u00a0corruption, weak institutions, lack of transparency and limited citizen participation in the democratic process. Good governance is a matter of political will. It is the ability to influence outcomes, allocate resources, and foster a climate of citizen engagement and participation in the decisions that affect their lives. It is so important that international organizations have developed indices to measure it. For example, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation\u2019s Ibrahim Index of African Governance\u00a0tracks governance performance in African countries by examining citizens\u2019 socio-economic, political and environmental expectations. It is therefore the responsibility of every state to adhere to the principles of good governance.\u00a0With this in mind, the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a public debate on the theme: \u201cBe it resolved: Good governance is an imperative for economic development in Central Africa\u201d. The debate aims to explore these issues in greater depth and to highlight the importance of good governance as a fundamental condition for progress in Central Africa.\u00a0
\nFormat of the debate
\nThe structure of the 90-minute debate is as follows:<\/p>\n
The debate panel will consist of TWO (2) experts. One will argue FOR the proposal and the other AGAINST the proposal. The moderator will give opening remarks and inform the audience about the matter on ground. This will take 5 minutes. He\/she will proceed by inviting the debaters to the stage. Debaters will have 10 minutes for their opening remarks. The next 40 minutes will be devoted to moderated discussions, with each team having 3 minutes to respond. Twenty (20) minutes will be devoted to questions from the audience and each debater will have 2 minutes for the closing speech.
\nThe entire debate will be video recorded and broadcasted live on the social media platforms of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. During the debate, the panelists will have to defend their point of view with facts, statistics and experience. No presentations (e.g. PowerPoint) will be allowed. Panelists are also expected to give interviews to the media after the debate and to share a meal with the team.<\/p>\n
Expected results
\nAt the end of this debate, participants will have a deeper understanding of the concept of good governance, the challenges and opportunities for improving governance systems as well as encouraging dialogue and exchange of ideas among participants to formulate suggestions and recommendations in order to enhance good governance in Central Africa.
\nTarget audience
\nThe debate targets more than 50 participants from various fields of expertise and will enable them to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Participants include Politicians, decision makers, think tank leaders, humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations, academics and researchers, students, and civil society actors.\u00a0Participation is free of charge.\u00a0Thanks to\u00a0financial support from its partner, the Open Society Foundation (OSF-Africa).
\n\u00a0About Open Society Foundation-Africa
\nOSF-Africa\u2019s vision is to build a globally respected, dynamic and integrated Africa characterized by democratic governance, sustainable development and economic systems that produce more just, inclusive and accountable outcomes with and for Africa\u2019s people and environment. In pursuit of this vision, OSF-Africa\u2019s mission is to advance gender justice and women\u2019s rights, deepen democracy, accountable governance and inclusive development in Africa through participatory and strategic grant making and advocacy. https:\/\/www.opensocietyfoundations.org\/
\nContact
\nTel: +237 654 86 72 54
\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org
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