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An Inclusive Continental Dialogue on Parliament and Legislation in Africa

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AFRIPAL 2025 Conference

The inaugural Africa Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL 2025), themed “Parliaments in Africa: Opportunities and Prospects for Sustainable Development took place from 18th to 20th June, 2025, in Kampala, Uganda. The conference explored how African parliaments can contribute to sustainable development during emergencies and crises. Key discussions focused on the influence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Artificial Intelligence, as well as how post-legislative scrutiny, parliamentary partnerships, and continuous learning can help build more resilient institutions across the continent.

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An Inclusive Continental Dialogue on Parliament and Legislation in Africa

AFRIPAL 2025 Programme

AFRIPAL 2025 Conference Report

Speakers

The speaker lineup for this conference features a diverse array of roles, including Keynote Speakers, Session Chairs, Mentors, Discussants, and Plenary Panel Chairs:

Professor Mauro Zamboni

Opening Keynote

Keynotes

Frankline De Vrieze

Conference Keynote

Keynotes

Dr. Robert Ojambo

Conference Keynote

Keynotes

Christopher Changwe Nshimbi

Parliaments Corruption and public accountability in Africa

Session Chairs

Marci Harris

Harnessing AI and 4IR Technologies for Legislative Efficiency in African Parliaments

Session Chairs

Omololu Fagbadebo

African Parliaments, Accountability and Sustainable Development

Session Chairs

Gustavo Muller

Transnational Parliaments and Parliamentary Diplomacy: what role for democracy and sustainable development promotion?

Session Chairs

Xavier Philippe

Perception of Parliament and Legislation in Africa - I

Session Chairs

Lucja Duraj

Enhancing capacity of Women MPs to perform their responsibilities

Session Chairs

Christopher Changwe Nshimbi

National and Transnational Parliaments: what role for regional and continental migration legislation?

Session Chairs

Rokhaya Cisse

Perception of Parliament and Legislation in Africa - II

Session Chairs

Matringe Jean

Parliaments Corruption and public accountability in Africa

Discussants

Sombo Muzata

Harnessing AI and 4IR Technologies for Legislative Efficiency in African Parliaments

Discussants

Michael-Olomu, Oyintonyo

African Parliaments, Accountability and Sustainable Development- I

Discussants

Christopher Chagwe Nshimbi

Transnational Parliaments and Parliamentary Diplomacy: what role for democracy and sustainable development promotion?

Discussants

Odair Barros-Varela

Perception of Parliament and Legislation in Africa - I

Discussants

Zdislaw Mach

Enhancing capacity of Women MPs to perform their responsibilities

Discussants

Elizabeth Nansubuga

Shaping the Future: Advancing Policies and Legislation for Adolescent Mothers Empowerment Across Africa

Discussants

Gustavo Muller

Parliaments Corruption and public accountability in Africa 2

Discussants

Mziwandile Ndlovu

Perception of Parliament and Legislation in Africa-II

Discussants

Matringe Jean

National and Transnational Parliaments what role for regional and continental migration legislation?

Discussants

Stephen Imrie

Post-Lesglative Scrutiny

Plenary Panel Chairs

Alex Jiya

Ideals of Parliament

Plenary Panel Chairs

Igwe Uche

Strengthening Parliamentary Functions in Emergencies: Lessons from Recent Crises

Plenary Panel Chairs

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Should Laws Be Written for Citizens or Legal Experts? | Prof. Mauro Zamboni | #AFRIPAL2025 Keynote