Who we are
AFRIPAL Convening provides a platform for strategic dialogue on parliamentary and legislative affairs in Africa and globally. It serves as a forum to promote high-quality research, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among legislators, parliamentary staff, civil society actors, academics, and policy experts.
As a non-profit organisation, AFRIPAL Convening achieves its objectives through high-level biennial conferences across the continent, publications, capacity-building initiatives and a community of practice, The African Association of Legislation (AAL).
Who we are
AFRIPAL Convening provides a platform for strategic dialogue on parliamentary democracy and legislative affairs across the African Continent. It serves as a forum to promote high-quality research, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among legislators, civil society actors, academics, and policy experts on innovative legislative practices, both within Africa and globally.
As a non-profit organisation, AFRIPAL Convening achieves its objectives through high-level biennial conferences across the continent, publications, and capacity-building initiatives.
Our Foundation
ARIPAL Convening is an idea initiated by Hannah Muzee and John Mushomi Atwebembeire. It was born out of the need to bridge the disconnect between parliaments, practice and academic research. While there are initiatives that have opened up parliament to the citizens, they felt that more collaboration was needed to ensure that parliaments are not only relevant but also that African parliaments and legislation continue to contribute to sustainable development inclusively.
The AFRIPAL Convening was created to provide a space where academia and practice can collaborate to offer strategic thought leadership on parliamentary democracy and legislation in Africa.Â
The AFRIPAL Convening will be launched at the inaugural Africa Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL, 2025) in Kampala, Uganda.
The AFRIPAL Convening was created to provide a space where academia and practice can collaborate to offer strategic thought leadership on parliamentary democracy and legislation in Africa.
Our Founders
AFRIPAL Convening was initiated by Hannah Muzee and John Mushomi Atwebembeire, who recognized the need for deeper collaboration between legislative institutions, researchers, and governance practitioners.
Our Vision
A future where African parliaments are strengthened through strategic partnerships between academia and practice — promoting democratic governance and impactful legislation across the continent.
Our Approach
We create spaces for plain-language, solution-oriented engagement on the challenges African parliaments face. Through dialogue and research, we promote the sharing of best practices from Africa and beyond.
Our Goal
To bridge the disconnect between parliaments, academic research, and practical governance in Africa. AFRIPAL seeks to ensure parliaments remain relevant, inclusive, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development.
Our Contribution
By connecting thought leaders, policymakers, and scholars, AFRIPAL supports evidence-informed legislation and fosters innovation in parliamentary processes.
Our Launch
The AFRIPAL Convening was officially launched during the inaugural Africa Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL 2025) in Kampala, Uganda.
Our Goal
The AFRIPAL Convening, aims to create an avenue for plain-language engagements on the challenges that African Parliaments face and the sharing of best practices in parliaments and legislation in Africa and globally.
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