African Policy Dialogue Programme

CEREDDA · Programme III

African Policy Dialogue

Programme Overview

From Evidence to Policy —
Shaping Africa's Governance Agenda

CEREDDA's African Policy Dialogue Programme creates structured spaces for evidence-based policy debate between governments, experts, civil society organisations, and African Union institutions. Through conferences, roundtables, expert briefings, and published policy papers, the programme accelerates the translation of research into governance reform.

The programme brings together Africa's leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers on issues spanning democratic governance, human rights, statelessness, food safety, multicultural governance, and peace and security — producing concrete recommendations that inform continental and national policy decisions.

Expert Convenings Policy Papers Government Engagement AU Reform

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How We Work

Policy Dialogue Formats

Experts Conferences

Multi-day expert conferences bringing together leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers on specific governance themes — producing consensus recommendations and research agendas for African policy reform.

Roundtables & Briefings

Targeted roundtables with government officials, AU institutions, and international partners — translating CEREDDA research findings into concrete policy engagement with decision-makers at national and continental levels.

Policy Papers & Briefs

Concise, action-oriented policy briefs and full policy papers that summarise CEREDDA's research positions and recommendations for distribution to governments, AU bodies, and international partners.

Thematic Focus

Policy Dialogue
Thematic Areas

Democratic Governance

Electoral systems, institutional reform, and participatory democracy.

Human Rights & Statelessness

Nationality law, citizenship rights, and protection frameworks.

Food Safety & Development

PACA, aflatoxins, agrarian policy, and food systems governance.

AU Governance & Institutions

ECOSOCC, APSA, PSC reform and continental policy architecture.

Peace, Security & Transitional Justice

Conflict resolution, post-conflict governance, and justice mechanisms.

Cultural Diversity & Inclusion

Multiculturalism, minority rights, and inclusive state-building.

Recent Event

Experts Conference on Statelessness

25–27 July 2023 · Nairobi, Kenya

Experts Conference on Statelessness in Africa — Advancing Legal Frameworks for Nationality & Citizenship Rights

A landmark three-day conference convened by CEREDDA in collaboration with UNHCR and African Union partners, bringing together leading experts, government officials, and civil society representatives to advance continental frameworks for eliminating statelessness in Africa.

Full Event Report