African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs- ACEPA

17/09/2026

Deux pays. Deux forums. Une conversation qui prend de l’ampleur.

Avant de nous retrouver à Nairobi, revenons sur les forums organisés au Ghana et au Togo.

Du nombre de participants et d’institutions représentées aux échanges qui ont émergé, chaque forum a contribué à enrichir les expériences et les enseignements pour bâtir des parlements plus inclusifs et plus sensibles aux enjeux de genre.

Découvrez les chiffres et revivez les premières étapes de notre parcours régional.

Cette initiative est financée par Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada et mise en œuvre conjointement par et le Parliamentary Centre.

17/09/2026

Two countries. Two forums. One growing conversation.

Before we meet in Nairobi, let us look back at the forums held in Ghana and Togo.

From the number of participants and institutions represented to the conversations that emerged, each forum contributed to a growing body of experience in building more gender-responsive and inclusive parliaments.

Go through the numbers and see where our regional journey began.

This was funded by Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada, and the project is implemented jointly by us and the Parliamentary Centre.

Togo

17/09/2026

On Monday, a delegation from She Empowerment Global led by the Founder & President Dr. Patricia Williams Adams paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Rasheed Draman, our Executive Director.

The purpose of the visit was to express appreciation for his continued support to the organization, and to deliberate on prospects for further collaboration between the two organisations in advancing women's empowerment initiatives in Ghana.

16/09/2026

The Parliament of Kenya, in partnership with the Canadian High Commission in Kenya and the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) Project, will host a two-day Regional Forum to advance gender-responsive lawmaking and budgeting, promote equitable governance and strengthen accountability.

The forum, scheduled for 23rd–24th September 2026, will bring together Members of Parliament, international delegates, senior administrators, Human Resource Directors, and Civil Society representatives from Kenya, Ghana and Togo.

The project, funded by Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada and implemented by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs- ACEPA and the Parliamentary Centre (PC), is the last regional forum of the ILGRP Project, marking the conclusion of the four-year initiative.

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒

The Parliament of Kenya, in partnership with the Canadian High Commission in Kenya and the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) Project, will host a two-day Regional Forum to advance gender-responsive lawmaking and budgeting, promote equitable governance and strengthen accountability.

The forum, scheduled for 23rd–24th September 2026, will bring together Members of Parliament, international delegates, senior administrators, Human Resource Directors, and Civil Society representatives from Kenya, Ghana and Togo.

The project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and the Parliamentary Centre (PC), is the last regional forum of the ILGRP Project, marking the conclusion of the four-year initiative.

It will be held under the theme, “Sharing Achievements and Advancing Forward-Looking Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Parliaments,” and is expected to enhance legislative oversight, citizen engagement, development and refinement of policies, tools and manuals.

The Regional Dialogue will provide a platform for a multi-country knowledge exchange highlighting actionable insights, proven methodologies and lessons learnt by the aforementioned legislatures.

Participants are set to engage in interactive roundtables, share perspectives on strategic alignment, examine good practices, common challenges and critical success factors that can be implemented in different Parliamentary contexts and inform future initiatives.

The dialogue will also have question and answer sessions as well as networking sessions geared to facilitate engagement between donors and parliamentary representatives in rotating interactive World Café discussions on strategic alignment, donor coordination, Parliamentary autonomy and long-term sustainability.

On the 2nd day, the meeting will focus on how the participating Parliaments are using innovative tools, digitalisation, institutional reforms and evidence-based frameworks to amplify citizen voices and strengthen the relationship between Parliaments and the public.

The regional forum is expected to institutionalize best practices that promote greater inclusion, gender responsiveness, citizen participation and accountability in parliamentary governance.

16/09/2026

𝑹𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒛 𝒏𝒐𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝒓é𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍

Le réunit des parlements, des partenaires et des praticiens engagés à faire progresser des parlements inclusifs et sensibles au genre.

Ce forum est rendu possible grâce au généreux soutien de le Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada, ainsi qu’à la collaboration du Parliament of Kenya, du Parliament of Ghana, de l’Assemblée nationale du Togo, d’African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs- ACEPA, aux côtés de partenaires œuvrant dans différents pays pour renforcer des parlements plus inclusifs et plus réactifs.

Alors que nous nous réunirons à Nairobi les 23 et 24 septembre, nous célébrons les partenariats qui transforment les engagements communs en actions concrètes.

16/09/2026

𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎

The brings together parliaments, partners and practitioners committed to advancing gender-responsive and inclusive Parliaments.

This forum is made possible through the generous support of Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada, and the collaboration of the Parliament of Kenya, Parliament of Ghana, the National Assembly of Togo, the Parliamentary Centre, and the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs- ACEPA, alongside partners working across countries to strengthen more inclusive and responsive Parliaments.

As we gather in Nairobi on 23–24 September, we celebrate the partnerships that turn shared commitments into action.

16/09/2026

𝑨𝑪𝑬𝑷𝑨 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒆

Who keeps a close eye on Ghana’s financial and fiscal matters in Parliament?

In this edition of ACEPA Explains, we look at the Finance Committee, its composition, and its role in scrutinising government finances, loans, policies, and financial transactions.

Watch more of our ACEPA Explains here: https://youtu.be/3VeffKX5cBw

15/09/2026

The Parliament of Kenya, in partnership with the Canadian High Commission in Kenya and the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) Project, implemented by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs- ACEPA and the Parliamentary Centre, will host a two-day Regional Forum on Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Parliaments.

As the ILGRP Project concludes its five-year initiative, the forum will provide an important space to reflect on achievements, share lessons, and identify approaches that can strengthen inclusive and accountable parliaments across contexts. Read the full story.

📍 Nairobi, Kenya
📅 23–24 September 2026

15/09/2026

𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒅/ 𝑷𝒉𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚 - 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆

Censure is a formal expression of strong disapproval by Parliament against the conduct or actions of a member, minister, or government.

It is usually non-binding (requiring no compulsory action from the censured party), unlike a motion of no confidence (which may require the referenced party to resign).

15/09/2026

Democracy is more than a vote. It is about having a voice, being heard, and taking part in decisions that shape our lives.

On this International Day of Democracy, the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs- ACEPA reaffirms the importance of inclusive, accountable and representative institutions that put citizens at the heart of democratic governance.