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Africafé: Electoral Reforms in Africa  

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5:30 pm September 2024
Add to Calendar 2024-09-19 17:30:00 2024-10-19 16:52:43 Africafé: Electoral Reforms in Africa   Description Location Policy Center Policy Center Africa/Casablanca public

Electoral processes in Africa face significant challenges that undermine democratic ideals. Despite ongoing efforts to enhance electoral integrity, many nations struggle to conduct credible elections. In this episode, Dr. Sharamo examines the current landscape of electoral reforms across the continent, addressing both the challenges and opportunities that exist. He analyzes how electoral processes have evolved, highlighting persistent issues that threaten democracy.

The conversation will explore regional disparities, focusing on varying political contexts and identifying countries that have made notable strides in electoral reforms. He will also examine the impact of digitalization and its effects on transparency and voter confidence, especially in areas with limited digital literacy. This discussion will provide insights into the future of democracy in Africa and the essential steps needed to build more resilient electoral systems.

 

Speakers
Ahmed Ouhnini
Economist, Policy Center for the New South
Ahmed Ouhnini is an Economist at the Policy Center for the New South. His research area covers agricultural economics, human and social development. Previously, he has worked as a researcher at the Paris School of Economics (PSE) and has also a record of working in consulting services in Morocco. Ahmed holds an engineering Diploma in Agriculture and Rural Development from the National School of Agriculture of Meknes and a Master’s Degree in Law, Economics and Management from the Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne Institute of Development. ...
Roba Sharamo
Director of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance  
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