CHAMPION AFRICTIVISTS OF GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY !
The AfricTivistes Champion of Governance and Democracy is a recognition presented to an individual or institution that best upheld the principles and values of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance while perform their duties. S/He is a public actor with a substantial impact on the processes of democratisation and good governance in his/her country.
Thuli Madonsela is a South African lawyer who helped draft the Constitution in the 1990s. On 19 October 2009, she was appointed Public Protector by President Jacob Zuma …
The Supreme Court of Kenya stands out for its inspiring and bold decisions. The members of the Kenyan Supreme Court are nominated. This Supreme Court has made the fight …
The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (2018 - 2021) was set up in December 2017 in The Gambia with the main objective of establishing an impartial …
Late President Hage Geingob (1941-2024), demonstrated remarkable leadership in favour of democracy and transparency in Namibia, as well as in African governance. During …
Late Irene Chirwa Mambilima (1952-2021), former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, is renowned for her role in maintaining the independence and integrity of Zambia’s …
Selection indicators
The identification of the nominees was based on the thirty-eight (38) countries that had ratified the charter, using indicators that allowed the respective progress of each country that had ratified the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) to be measured in terms of the implementation of the values and principles of the said Charter. Furthermore, it was based on the documentation provided and the perception over a period from 2012 to 2023 (reports, studies, guides, etc.), with a focus on African data.
Panel of Judges
The jury is composed of members of the advisory committee and the selection committee. These two groups bring together experts and actors from African civil society.
Partners
A consortium of African and European organisations supports the implementation of the Charter Project Africa. Their joint efforts create an expansive continental presence with access to numerous networks for dynamic collaboration opportunities.
