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The Path of Africa to Democracy
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In a context marked by political flux and democratic backsliding in various parts of the world, the Policy Center for the New South and International IDEA are organizing a closed-door roundtable to reflect on the evolving landscape of democratic governance across the African continent. This session will be held at PCNS headquarters on September 9, 2025 under the theme: “The Path of Africa to Democracy”.
At a time when democratic norms are increasingly challenged both globally and regionally, fostering informed, inclusive, and strategic exchanges is more urgent than ever. This roundtable aims to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s democratic trajectories today, with a forward-looking perspective on shared priorities and potential pathways for progress.
Agenda
| 11h00-11h30 | Welcome Coffee |
| 11h30-11h45 | Introductory Remarks Mohammed Loulichki, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South Roba Sharamo, Regional Director for Africa and West Asia, International IDEA |
| 11h45-12h30 | The Path of Africa to Democracy Moderator: Akram Zaoui, Chargé de Mission to the Executive President, Policy Center for the New South Speakers: Driss Alaoui Belghiti, Senior International Relations Specialist, Policy Center for the New South Jan Galip Erk, Associate Professor, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Moritz Schmoll, Assistant Professor, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University |
| 12h30-13h00 | Discussion |
| 13h00-13h15 | Closing remarks Roba Sharamo, Regional Director for Africa and West Asia, International IDEA Mohammed Loulichki, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South |
