In April, IRI conducted three trainings for civil society organizations in Mzimba, Salima, and Mwanza, Malawi on local government processes such as the functions, financing, and development planning of local councils, as well as the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).International Republican Institute

International Republican Institute VP, Scott Mastic visits #Ghana to launch IRI Africa POLA program and meet key stakeholders. Dep. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chair of Ghana Electoral Commission, CSO partners & the Presidency.

New: Democratic Values Are Key to Competing with China in Africa.

“To advance core interests like countering China, the U.S. should put the promotion of its democratic values and institutions at the forefront of its #Africa policies.” @mikebrodo via National Review. bit.ly/40nzDGz

“Despite the peaceful transition after #Zambia ’s 2021 election, the country’s democracy remains fragile and saddled with weaknesses.” Mike Brodo & R. Maxwell Bone for Modern Diplomacy.

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Earlier today, we briefed the Media & International Observers about our Citizen's Election Mission & our Pre-Election findings.
As we prepare for the E-Day, we urge all stakeholders in this process to refrain from any act that could threatens the stability of this country.

IRI’s #Africa Division is #hiring a Program Manager for its Southern Africa regional office in #Johannesburg , South Africa! To view the full job description and application details, 👉ngoconnectsa.org/job/internatio…

Pictures from IRI and ZCID’s collaborative project 'Policy Development and Strategies for Setting up Research and Policy Units Workshop' as part of IRI's Southern Africa Regional project. We are proud of the workshop, and so grateful to the participants and ZCID!

IRI congratulates Adamawa Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri for signing the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act into law. IRI supported legislators draft the act based on input from citizens on their priority concerns. This helps to make Nigerian governance more citizen-responsive.

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How is @IRIGlobal linking youth to policy makers in the #Sahel ? Connecting youth leaders w/ regional institutions & national governments to act as contributing partners in regional policy processes. Read more here ⬇️
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Africa reps of the GenDem Global Member Advisory Board Chim Kaonga and Timi Olagunju ESQ. want to share the message this #InternationalYouthDay that youth should be seen by the government as collaborators in democratic development.

How are you seeing youth do this across #Africa ?

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One way IRI Africa is helping youth build skills & resources is partnering with Tanzania Bora & MS-TCDC to host the youth leadership academy in #Tanzania , equipping young changemakers w/the tools to develop grassroots campaigns, policy & more ⬇️

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Starting off our #InternationalYouthDay Marathon we are sharing challenges to youth participation identified by the Africa reps of the GenDem Global Member Advisory Board - Chim Kaonga and Timi Olagunju ESQ.. Stay tuned for the next 4 hours as we make our way through the continent!

Jana vijana wa Zanzibari wameanza mafunzo ya siku 3 ya #Ideathon4TZYouth kuhusu Utawala Bora na mashindano ya ubunifu wa mawazo ya kusaidia jamii. Waziri wa Vijana Zanzibar Tabia Maulid Mwita alizindua mafunzo hayo akiambatana na Mrajisi wa NGO Zanzibar Ahmed Abdulla.

On 7/26 Zanzibar Youth began a 3-day #Ideathon4TZYouth training on Governance & Pitch Competitions launched by Zanzibar Minister of Youth Tabia Maulid Mwita w/ participation of Zanzibar NGO Registrar Ahmed Abdulla USAIDTanzania @Sentellbarnes Frederick Fussi Asaph International Republican Institute

Youth leaders sharing their contributions on how they can work together and build alliance for social change despite their professional differences.

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Day Two Recap was incredible.

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Today at #TZVijanaLeadershipAcademy Dr. Victorialihiru delivering a session on gender responsive leadership KIWUYO MS TCDC Arusha Tanzania Bora International Republican Institute

Day 2 is off to a great start but here are some highlights from Day 1. International Republican Institute IRI Africa #TZVijanaLeadershipacademy