Inaugural Africa Regional Conference
on Parliament and Legislation
(AFRIPAL)
THEME - Parliaments in Africa: Opportunities and Prospects for Sustainable Development
DATE : 18TH - 20TH JUNE 2025
Call for Paper Abstracts
Join as a Participant
Sponsor A Delegate
Inaugural
Africa Regional Conference
on Parliament and Legislation
(AFRIPAL)
THEME - Parliaments in Africa: Opportunities and Prospects for Sustainable Development
DATE : 18TH - 20TH JUNE 2025
Call for Paper Abstracts
Join as a Participant
Sponsor A Delegate
Welcome Note
The steering committee for the inaugural Africa Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL) is looking forward to welcoming all researchers and practitioners and is looking forward to welcoming you to the conference in Kampala , Uganda 18th- 20th June 2025.
The AFRIPAL conference will be a space to link research , Policy and practice by engaging experts, collaborating with colleagues from Africa and beyond , keeping a breast of key research findings and elevating your professional and career development through capacity building workshops and panel discussions. Institutions working in governance and parliamentary democracy are encouraged to organise exhibits, side meetings, training workshops or sponsored research sessions. The conference will present a rich diversity of cultures, ideas and perspectives that foster an understanding of governance implications for Africa’s sustainable development.
The conference location, Speke Resort Munyonyo located at the capital city ( Kampala) of the pearl of Africa (Uganda). The location is accessible by various transport infrastructure. This creates opportunities for delegate networking experiences. Kampala further offers easy access to unique nature experiences for delegates. It is our hope that you can join us at the AFRIPAL 2025, to share knowledge, promote collaboration and work towards a better governance future and an Africa we want !!
John A. Mushomi, PhD
Chair , AFRIPAL, 2025 Organising committee
Key Dates
Stay on track with these important dates as we approach #AFRIPAL25. Mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss any critical deadlines!
15th February 2025
Submission of paper abstracts
15th April 2025
Early Bird registration deadline
April 2025
Full conference registration
See more key dates
June 2024
Call for panel and session abstracts, workshop proposals
15th October 2024
Deadline for call for session, panel and round table proposals
September 2024
Acceptance of panel and session proposals
15th November 2024
Call for paper abstracts
15th February 2025
Submission of paper abstracts
February 2025
Acceptance of paper abstracts
March 2025
Submission of full conference paper and workshop schedules
15th April 2025
Early Bird registration deadline
April 2025
Full conference registration
17th June 2025
Pre-conference workshop
18 – 20 June 2025
Conference Dates
September 2025
Call for book chapters
November 2025
Submission of full book chapters
Conference Fees
Conference Registration Fees for AfriPal 2025
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
The sponsorship offerings available during this conference include packages for the Exhibitors, Media, NGOs, among others as reflected in the breakdown below:
Sponsor A Delegate
Kilimanjaro Package
Hosting a pre-conference workshop
Hosting a plenary session
Hosting scientific round table on approved topics
Logo on the conference website, and key materials
Exhibition booth
Sponsor of literature & bags
25 Registration passes
Rwenzori Package
Hosting a pre-conference workshop
Hosting a plenary session
Hosting scientific round table on approved topics
Logo on the conference website, and key materials
Exhibition booth
Sponsor of literature & bags
15 Registration passes
Dashen Package
Hosting a pre-conference workshop
Hosting a plenary session
Hosting scientific round table on approved topics
Logo on the conference website, and key materials
Exhibition booth
Sponsor of literature & bags
12 Registration passes
Toubkal Package
Hosting a plenary session
Logo on the conference website, and key materials
Exhibition booth
Sponsor of literature & bags
8 Registration passes
Mt. Cameroon Package
Logo on the conference website, and key materials
Exhibition booth
Sponsor of literature & bags
5 Registration passes
Mafadi Package
Logo on the conference website, and key materials
Exhibition booth
Sponsor of literature & bags
3 Registration passes
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What to Expect
Gathering Experts in Democracy
The AFRIPAL conference brings together researchers, scholars, activists, practitioners, policymakers and artists in the space of parliament and legislative studies and democratic governance.
Strengthening Parliamentary Roles
The #AFRIPAL25 conference will provide a laboratory space where different actors in the polity can think of ways of strengthening parliamentary functions, legitimacy, and the institution’s contribution to democracy in Africa
Publishing of Conference Outputs
Outputs from the conference will be published under the “African Parliament Democracy Series” and the launch of the first issue of the “African Journal of Parliamentary Democracy”.
Frequently Asked Questions
or more questions or assistance, contact our conference support team via email info@afripal.org or lodrickwabwire02@gmail.com and/or via phone on: +256-775183945. You can also visit our Contact section on our website.
The conference fee covers basic expenses and conveniences for participants. It includes access to all sessions, workshops, and the conference dinner (if the dinner fee is paid).
Please note that the conference fee will NOT cover the accommodation, and travel expenses.
The conference will fundraise to cover most costs, and if considerable funding is realized, sponsorships and travel grants will be available on a competitive and vulnerability basis.
or more questions or assistance, contact our conference support team via email info@afripal.org or lodrickwabwire02@gmail.com and/or via phone on: +256-775183945. You can also visit our Contact section on our website.
The conference fee covers basic expenses and conveniences for participants. It includes access to all sessions, workshops, and the conference dinner (if the dinner fee is paid).
Please note that the conference fee will NOT cover the accommodation, and travel expenses.
The conference will fundraise to cover most costs, and if considerable funding is realized, sponsorships and travel grants will be available on a competitive and vulnerability basis.
