Dialogue on democracy in Africa key for all citizens

Post-election violent conflict along ethnic lines is the greatest threat to Africa’s stability and consolidation of democratic institutions and culture. It is with this in mind that on Wednesday, December 14, an important gathering – known as Maendeleo Policy Forum will take place in Nairobi.

A brainchild of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Maendeleo Policy Forum was launched in 2015 to provide an opportunity for African leaders, international mediators and negotiators, researchers, policy makers, development practitioners and writers on African issues, to debate on critical issues of development in Africa. This particular edition is designed to collate lessons and good practices in election management from past polls in Africa to inform democratic consolidation in countries like Kenya.