What has shaped the Africa Integrity Indicators Scorecard's journey, and what does its future hold under AFIDEP? In this video, Dr Rose Oronje, AFIDEP’s Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes, reflects on the Scorecard’s journey, from its launch in 2012 by Global Integrity in collaboration with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to its transition to the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) in 2021. Dr Oronje discusses why the Scorecard moved to AFIDEP, the changes introduced since the transition, and AFIDEP’s vision for strengthening this important governance initiative. 🎥 Watch Dr Oronje share insights into the Scorecard’s evolution and its future. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Dr Alex Nester Jiya Dr Alex Nester Jiya, is AFIDEP’s Research and Policy Analyst and Acting Lead of the Governance and Accountability Theme, whose work focuses on democratic governance, public policy, institutional development, and evidence-informed decision-making. Alex brings diverse experience in policy and governance research, data analysis, financial compliance, and institutional accountability. He also served as a United Nations Volunteer on the UN E-Government Surveys in 2022, 2024, and 2026. He holds a PhD and an MSc in Governance and Regional Integration from the Pan-African University Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences, alongside a Bachelor of Social Science in Economics from the University of Malawi. With a strong passion for data and strengthening transparency and oversight systems, Alex brings valuable expertise to conversations on building resilient institutions and advancing democratic governance in Africa. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

How can Malawi turn policy commitments into tangible economic progress? As the country pursues economic recovery and transformation, the focus must shift beyond policy formulation to effective implementation, institutional accountability and reforms that deliver meaningful results. At the high-level 2026 Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) Annual Economic Conference, taking place on 29–30 October at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi, AFIDEP Executive Director Dr Eliya Msiyaphazi Zulu will contribute to discussions on prioritising reforms for Malawi’s economic recovery and transformation. Held under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Making Reforms Work,” the conference will bring together policymakers, economists, private sector leaders, civil society and development partners to explore practical solutions for advancing inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Read more: afidep.org/event/afidep-at-t… #ECAMA2026 #AFIDEP #EvidenceInformedPolicy #EconomicTransformation #Malawi2063

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | CPA Joseph Tulula CPA Joseph Tulula, Deputy Director of Internal Audit and Risk Assurance, will be a speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa. With over 25 years of experience in auditing, finance and management, CPA Tulula brings extensive expertise in risk management, internal control systems and the implementation of computerised financial systems. He holds a Master of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Nairobi. He is also a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Arvind K. Jain Arvind K. Jain, Senior Economist/Statistician at the @WorldBankGroup and Task Team Leader for the Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) project, will be a speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa. Arvind leads one of the leading global initiatives for measuring national governance. His experience at the World Bank includes managing firm-level surveys in diverse contexts, including fragile and conflict-affected states, and producing analytical reports to inform policy and decision-making. Before joining the World Bank in 2008, he worked as a statistician at the RAND Corporation, focusing on project evaluation and statistical analysis. He holds a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from the University of Michigan. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Dr Cleopatra Mugyenyi Dr Cleopatra Mugyenyi, AFIDEP’s Director of Sustainable Growth and Governance and Head of the Kenya Office, will be a speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa. With over 20 years of experience in research, programme leadership and policy across Africa, Dr Mugyenyi has led more than 30 research, policy and capacity-strengthening projects. Her expertise spans governance and accountability, gender equality, youth development, social inclusion and health systems strengthening. She brings extensive experience in building strategic partnerships, advancing evidence-informed advocacy and developing practical solutions to complex development challenges. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

After months of research, analysis, and review, the wait is almost over. Tomorrow, we launch: Africa Integrity Indicators Round 13 Data and Integrity Narratives 2026 New evidence. New insights. New questions about governance and accountability across Africa. One day to go! Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Dr. Rose Oronje Dr Rose Oronje, Deputy Executive Director and Head of Programmes at the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), will be a speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa. With over 20 years of experience in development policy and strategic communications, Dr Oronje has led initiatives that have strengthened the use of research evidence in policymaking, supported legislative reforms and advanced more effective public spending across Africa. Her work has contributed to institutionalising evidence use in government agencies in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda, as well as strengthening parliamentary independence and domestic health financing. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Dr Mary Muyonga Dr Mary Muyonga, a population scientist and demographer, will be a speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa.  An alumna of the University of Nairobi’s Population Studies and Research Institute, Dr. Muyonga brings extensive experience in migration research, democratic governance and social policy programming across East, West and Southern Africa.  Her work also explores how emerging technologies and computational social science can strengthen population intelligence and evidence-informed decision-making. She has collaborated with UN agencies, the World Bank and academic research institutions, supporting multi-country programmes and evidence-based approaches to development. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Yvonne Achieng Abungu Yvonne Achieng Abungu, Managing Partner of Y.A. Abungu Advocates and co-founder of Cyber Guardian Global, will be a speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa. An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Yvonne combines legal expertise with technology-driven approaches to governance. She also serves as East Africa Coordinator of Pocket Lawyers, expanding access to justice through legal technology. She led the team that won the Code for Democracy hackathon with KWELI, a solution designed to promote citizen participation in governance, and mentors young innovators through Nuru Trust Network. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Caroline Gaita Caroline Gaita, Executive Director of Mzalendo Trust, Kenya’s premier Parliamentary Monitoring Organisation, will be a speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa. With over 20 years of experience in strategic communication, governance, and development, Caroline has championed policy change, political participation, legislative transparency, and public accountability. She also chairs the Africa Parliamentary Monitoring Organisations Network (APMON) and serves as the Open Government Partnership Civil Society Focal Point, bringing valuable insights into strengthening citizen engagement and institutional accountability. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #Accountability #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica

KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | John Githongo John Githongo, a renowned anti-corruption practitioner, CEO of John Githongo & Associates, and publisher of The Elephant, will be a Keynote Speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa. With 33 years of experience in anti-corruption, governance, and strategic advisory work, John has held influential roles in Kenya and internationally, including Permanent Secretary for Governance and Ethics in Kenya’s Office of the President and CEO of Transparency International Kenya. A recipient of the 2022 Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award for Lifetime Achievement, he brings extensive experience in promoting integrity, transparency and accountable governance. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

Africa’s development future depends on bold, evidence-driven choices. In case you missed it! Our Newsletter explores emerging issues shaping that future, from advancing sustainable health financing, strengthening evidence-informed policymaking, and driving integrated climate and health action. Discover the insights, partnerships and stories from across our work, and the progress we are building together. Read the newsletter: bit.ly/3WGpmc4

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Nancy Muigei Nancy Muigei, a Programme Manager at the Open Society Foundations working on the Democratic Futures in Africa opportunity, will be a speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa. A futurist and network weaver, Nancy brings expertise in political economy, accountability, international relations, and the governance of extreme wealth concentration. She has contributed to futures initiatives such as the Kenya Youth Scenarios and the Common Good Game, and previously worked with institutions including the African Union and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Her work focuses on connecting people, ideas and movements to shape more accountable and equitable futures. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Hon. Yvonne Chibiya Hon. Yvonne Chibiya, Vice Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption, will be a speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa. With over 26 years of experience in governance, human rights, and anti-corruption across Zambia and the Southern African region, Hon. Chibiya has held several leadership roles, including Vice Chairperson of Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

How can Malawi turn its development ambitions into meaningful progress? At the National Planning Commission’s Commissioners’ Retreat on accelerating implementation of the Malawi 2063 First 10-Year Implementation Plan (MIP-1), Dr Eliya Msiyaphazi Zulu, Executive Director of the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), highlighted the importance of evidence, strong institutions and accountability in translating national priorities into action. “Malawi’s challenge is no longer knowing what to do. What is needed is the resolve to act.” His reflections drew on the developmental state philosophy, examining how evidence-informed policymaking, effective institutions and sustained accountability can help address barriers to implementation. Through its engagement in national policy processes, AFIDEP works to bridge research and policymaking, supporting decisions grounded in evidence and stronger implementation of development priorities. The retreat brought together national leaders and key stakeholders to build consensus on priority actions, strengthen accountability and accelerate progress towards Malawi 2063. #Malawi2063 #MIP1 #AFIDEP #NationalPlanningCommission

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Ndeye Sesay Ndeye Sesay is a policy practitioner and project manager leading major infrastructure initiatives in Sierra Leone. She has previously supported the Sierra Leone Presidency as a policy analyst on agriculture and education, following which she became the Chief Executive Officer for Sierra Leone’s $44 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Energy and Water Threshold Programme which was successfully completed in 2021, and led the development of the country’s Mission 300 Energy Compact, endorsed in September 2025. She currently leads implementation of Sierra Leone’s USD 480 million MCC Energy Compact, the country’s largest single donor grant investment in the energy sector. With experience spanning public policy, infrastructure development, and corporate governance, Ndeye brings valuable insights into institutional leadership and accountability. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica #Accountability

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT | Dr Nada Shebl Mohamed Abd Elbaki Dr Nada Shebl Mohamed Abd Elbaki, Director of the Global Indicators Performance Department at Egypt’s Information and Decision Support Center of the Egyptian Cabinet, will be a speaker at the upcoming High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa. With over 20 years of government experience in policy research, knowledge management, and decision support, Dr Shebl brings valuable expertise in monitoring national performance and strengthening institutional effectiveness. She holds a PhD in Disaster and Risk Management from Cairo University, with research focusing on the impact of the climate crisis on sustainable development in Egypt. Register through bit.ly/47zRcJs to join the conversation on strengthening accountability and democratic governance in Africa. #AII13 #Accountability #AfricaIntegrityIndicators #IntegrityNarratives #GovernanceInAfrica