Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organisations

Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organisations We are the regional umbrella body of National Civil Society Associations in the SADC region.

Annual High-Level Stakeholders Symposium 2026The Seychelles is home to a rich blue carbon ecosystem that the island memb...
22/04/2026

Annual High-Level Stakeholders Symposium 2026
The Seychelles is home to a rich blue carbon ecosystem that the island member state continues to prioritise for protection. Safeguarding these resources requires strong collaboration with civil society, recognising that the responsibility extends beyond environmental actors alone.
By advancing this approach, Seychelles aims to strengthen its position in carbon markets while protecting its oceans, blue carbon systems, and marine biodiversity. At the same time, addressing corruption remains critical, both nationally and across SADC countries, to ensure transparency, accountability, and the effective management of these natural assets and climate funds.

The Executive Director of SAf-CNGO giving an update on progress toward the operationalisation of the SADC Mechanism for ...
21/04/2026

The Executive Director of SAf-CNGO giving an update on progress toward the operationalisation of the SADC Mechanism for Engagement with Non-State Actors (NSAs) at the ongoing Annual High-Level Stakeholders Symposium in Victoria, Mahรฉ, Seychelles (20โ€“22 April 2026).

Annual High-Level Stakeholders Symposium 2026Day 2 Session 1: Combating Corruption in Health and Education Systems - Saf...
21/04/2026

Annual High-Level Stakeholders Symposium 2026
Day 2 Session 1: Combating Corruption in Health and Education Systems - Safeguarding Human Capital Development SADC

A critical session led by Transparency International spotlighted how corruption and discrimination continue to disproportionately affect vulnerable and marginalised groups (Women, children and disabled peoples), particularly within the education and healthcare sectors. Key challenges raised included limited access to quality education, barriers to efficient healthcare, corruption in recruitment processes, and the prevalence of sextortion.
These insights are driving the Inclusive Service Delivery for Africa (ISDA) initiative, currently being implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. The initiative seeks to address systemic governance gaps and promote accountability in service delivery where it matters most.

Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organisations๐—”๐—ป๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต-๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜‚๐—บ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ต๐—ฒฬ, ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜†๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€I...
21/04/2026

Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organisations

๐—”๐—ป๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต-๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜‚๐—บ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ต๐—ฒฬ, ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜†๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€

In continued efforts to enhance regional collaboration, SAf-CNGO is proud to host the Annual High-Level Stakeholders Symposium in Mahรฉ, Seychelles, convening key actors from across the region.

Guided by the theme, โ€œStrengthening inclusive regional integration through enhanced people-centred partnerships toward a successful RISDP 2020โ€“2030, operationalisation of the SADC mechanism for engagement with NSAs, and AfCFTA implementation,โ€ the symposium is driving critical conversations on the future of regional development and cooperation.

In yesterdayโ€™s sessions, representatives from both state and Non-State institutions highlighted pressing issues including gender, power dynamics, corruption, and debt. These discussions reinforced the urgent need for meaningful inclusion of Non-State Actors (NSAs) in decision-making processes to ensure more responsive, people-centred solutions.

Through this platform, SAf-CNGO continues to amplify civil society voices, strengthen partnerships, and advance inclusive approaches that align with regional priorities. Together, we are shaping a more equitable and sustainable future for the region.

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