AFRICA | African Ombudsman summit to be held in Johannesburg

The African Ombudsman Summit will be held from 25 to 26 February 2014 in Johannesburg and is being hosted by the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), on behalf of the African Ombudsman and Mediators’ Association (AOMA). The Summit’s theme is “Strengthening Good Governance in Africa through the Role of the Ombudsman”.

The aim of the Summit is to explore the contributions Ombudsman institutions make to the consolidation of democracy and good governance, therefore contributing to peace and stability on the continent. It will also provide a platform to engage on strengthening the concept of Ombudsmanship in Africa.

For more information on the summit, please see the attached letter of invitation from Adv. Thuli Madonsela as well as a first concept note and draft programme. The pre-registration form should be completed and submitted before Friday 31 January 2014. For more information on the summit, please contact the AORC.

Source: African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC)