Civil society

Our work centres around the role that civil society actors in Africa and Europe can play in strengthening democratic and accountable governance systems to make them more equitable and representative.

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From hashtags to the streets: Digital technologies for women’s political activism

For many decades, women in Africa have asserted their leadership in social and political movements. Yet even when praised for their activism, they remain excluded from decision-making. Maëlle Salzinger, Lidet Tadesse and Martin Ronceray look at digital technologies as a way to empower women-led political movements in Africa.

Latest work

Interactive tool: Mapping the African Governance Architecture

Partnerships for Sustainable Cities (2022-2024)

Russia’s war propaganda and disinformation: Recentring African agency

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Digitalisation and democracy: Is Africa’s governance charter fit for the digital era?

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From hashtags to the streets: Digital technologies for women’s political activism

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Civic tech at the service of democracy and good governance in Africa

The Charter Project Africa (2021-2024)

Comprendre la Charte africaine de la démocratie, des élections et de la gouvernance

A guide to the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance

Great Insights magazine

Why safeguarding young people’s rights is essential for Europe’s future

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