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APP Summit
Continental convening
About APP Summit
The African Political Parties Summit (APPS) is a high-level continental platform that convenes political leaders, governance institutions, and policy influencers from across Africa. The concept for the Summit was inspired by growing concerns about the continent's changing governance landscape.
Over the past decade, Africa has experienced a concerning decline in democratic development, evidenced by political unrest, electoral irregularities, and increasing public skepticism toward democratic institutions. Given that political parties serve as the primary vehicles for leadership selection and policy formulation, strengthening these institutions is crucial for safeguarding democracy and effectively addressing Africa's evolving political landscape.
APPS offers a neutral, inclusive, and policy-oriented platform to advance reforms aimed at restoring public trust and strengthening democratic resilience. The inaugural edition, held in Accra from August 10-12, 2025, brought together over 700 participants from more than 50 countries for strategic dialogue and collaboration.
Date
August 10-12, 2025
Location
Accra International Conference Centre, Ghana
Participants
Over 700 participants and 50+ political parties
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Secure your spot at APP Summit 2026
Register NowSponsorship prospectus available. To partner with APPS 2026, contact the Secretariat via secretariat@africagovernancecentre.org.
APPS 2025 Highlights
Key Focus Areas
- Political Cooperation and Party Dialogue
- Political Party Financing and Campaign Transparency
- Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
- Continental Integration and Development Planning
- Democratic Governance and Institutional Reform
- Youth and Women’s Political Leadership
- Digital Innovation and Political Communication
APPS 2026 Highlights
The second edition of APPS moves the conversation from broad democratic commitments to a focused and practical inquiry: how can political parties become credible, institutional drivers of economic transformation in Africa?
APPS seeks to convene heads of state, political leaders, policymakers, economists, private sector actors, academia, civil society organisations and development partners to explore how party systems can contribute meaningfully to Africa's economic renewal.
Expected Outcomes
- Adoption of a high-level declaration articulating shared continental principles on economic transformation and political responsibility.
- Establishment of a structured inter-party economic policy dialogue platform under the African Political Parties Initiative.
- Agreement on technical working groups focused on fiscal governance, youth employment, and industrial development.
- Strengthened partnerships between political actors and regional economic institutions.
- Enhanced continental visibility of political parties as constructive contributors to Africa’s development agenda.
- A dedicated set of recommendations from the Africa Women Political Leadership Summit and the Africa Youth in Politics Forum informing continental party reform agendas.
Summit Structure and Format
Day One
Inclusive leadership platforms
Africa Women Political Leadership Summit and African Youth in Politics Forum as foundational pillars.
Day Two
Plenary and strategic dialogues
Full summit programme with thematic roundtables and moderated high-level discussions.
Day Three
Consultations and commitments
Closed-door consultations among party leaders, with outputs informed by youth and women platforms.
Sponsorship & Partnership
Secure your spot at APP Summit 2026
- Brand visibility across venues, digital platforms, and summit materials
- Speaking opportunities and session branding
- Exhibition space for products and services
- Access to closed-door VIP sessions and publicity acknowledgements
Secure your spot at APP Summit 2026
A sponsorship prospectus is available for download. Organizations interested in partnering with APPS 2026 are encouraged to contact the Secretariat directly.
No 5 Teinor Street, Dzorwulu – Accra Ghana
Participants include heads of state and government affiliated with political parties, party chairpersons and secretaries-general, members of parliament, economic advisors, private sector leaders, academia, and civil society actors.