Conference Theme: Corruption, Leadership and Insecurity in Africa
Conference Location: CMIT Hall, American International University West Africa, Gambia
Duration: 3days
Workshop Dates: 27 – 29 March 2025 (Latest Arrival in Gambia: Wednesday, 26 November, 2025)
Special Guest Speaker: Professor Fanneh Mușa, Vice Chancellor EUCLID University
Guest Speakers: Prof. John Windie Ansah, Prof. Bashangwa Mpozi Bosco, Dr. Charlane Edwards, Dr. Monica Emmanuel
Target Participants
- Government officials and policy makers from African nations
- Academics, researchers, and political analysts
- International organizations (e.g., UN, African Union, ECOWAS)
- Anti-corruption agencies and law enforcement officers
- Civil society organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Business leaders and corporate governance experts
- Security and defense experts
- Media professionals and investigative journalists
- Youth and women leaders
- Students and young activists
Visa for entry to The Gambia: To obtain a visa, it is required that the participants contact The Gambian Embassy at least 4 weeks in advance with all the necessary documents. The organizers will provide, upon request, the necessary invitation letter.
Fee: $250 (Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars) per person (Non-refundable)
Included in the Fee are: Accommodation, Workshop material, welcome reception, Coffee Breaks, Strategic tours, Dinner on the occasion of award of certificates of participation
Not included in the fee are: Travel expenses, local transportation, evening meals.
Objectives
- Analyze the Relationship Between Corruption, Leadership, and Insecurity:
- Explore the ways in which corruption contributes to insecurity in African nations.
- Examine the role of leadership in either perpetuating or mitigating corruption or insecurity.
- Identify Key Drivers of Corruption and Insecurity in Africa:
- Investigate the underlying political, social, and economic factors that fuel corruption and insecurity.
- Highlight regional dynamics and case studies of corruption-insecurity linkages.
- Discuss Effective Leadership Models to Combat Corruption and Promote Stability:
- Explore leadership models that have successfully mitigated corruption and enhanced national security.
- Identify the role of civil society, government, and international partners in supporting these leadership models.
- Propose Practical Solutions to Address Corruption and Insecurity:
- Develop concrete, actionable policy recommendations aimed at reducing corruption and promoting peace and security in African states.
- Encourage collaborative efforts between African leaders, international organizations, and civil society to address these challenges.
Program
The program will:
- Highlight a wide range of issues related to corruption, leadership, and insecurity in Africa, providing a comprehensive framework for discussions and analysis during the conference.
- Group Discussions
- Case studies and simulations
- Visits and study tours to strategic institutions and organizations and historic/tourism sites in The Gambia.
Conference Modules/Topics for Presentations and Discussions:
- Understanding the Nexus between Corruption, Leadership, and Insecurity:
- Corruption and its Role in Fuelling Insecurity in African Nations
- Analysis of how corruption contributes to internal conflicts, terrorism, and civil unrest.
- Case studies from conflict zones (e.g., Sahel region, Horn of Africa).
- Leadership Failures and their Contribution to Insecurity in Africa:
- Discussion on weak leadership, governance gaps, and their role in perpetuating insecurity.
- Focus on countries with ongoing conflict and political instability.
- The Role of Civil Society in Fighting Corruption and Promoting Security Social innovation and grassroots initiatives for combating corruption
- Exploring the importance of community involvement, activism, and CSOs in combating corruption and insecurity.
- Strengthening National Institutions to Combat Corruption and Promote Security
- Examination of how institutional reforms can reduce corruption and contribute to national security.
- Focus on strengthening law enforcement, judicial independence, and anti-corruption agencies.
- Leadership Development for Ethical Governance and Security
- International Cooperation and Regional Partnerships to Combat Corruption and Insecurity
- Examining the role of international organizations and regional bodies in supporting Africa’s fight against corruption and insecurity.
- Focus on partnerships, regional strategies (e.g., African Union, ECOWAS), and cross-border corruption challenges.
- Policy Recommendations and the Way Forward
- Consolidating the key findings from the conference and developing actionable policy recommendations.
- Facilitating collaboration among participants and institutions to implement long-term solutions for tackling corruption and insecurity.
- All registered and paid participants will receive a detailed agenda and administrative note and procedures for the conference few weeks in advance.
- All Conference Reports and Selected papers/presentations will be published annually.
- Free online foreign international publication journals with very high impact factor: Indonesia journal of interdisciplinary research in science and technology, international journal of advance social science and education IJASSE. International journal of social sciences and humanities review IJSSHR.
- Saturday, 29 March 2024 10:00 – 14:00, will be The Gambia Tourism/Sightseeing; 18:30 – 22:00 is Awards and Gala Night.
Certification
At the end of the conference, all participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Visa
For foreign participants requiring a visa to enter The Gambia, AGEFADD will provide visa support letter upon receipt of payment and will accordingly, inform the local Gambian Embassies in the respective countries.
The documentation required for organizing the visa or participation are as follows:
- A copy of the first two pages of a valid passport of the participant
- A copy of a filled-in or online registration form for participation (https://agefadd.eu/gambia-payment)
- A copy of a bank confirmation that the amount of Two Hundred and Fifty dollars ($250, Non-refundable) per participant, has been paid to the online payment portal of AGEFADD in Brussels, Belgium https://agefadd.eu/gambia-payment, usually, 4-6 weeks before commencement of any conference.
NOTE: Holders of ECOWAS passport from West African countries do not need a VISA to enter The Gambia.
Online Registration and Payment Link: https://agefadd.eu/gambia-payment
Participants are advised to register early and submit their completed registration forms to info@agefadd.eu by 13 March 2025
Contact Us
For further information or to apply please contact:
Info/Conference Desk: info@agefadd.eu , nigeria-africa@agefadd.eu