African Monitor invites you to the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (AFRSD) side event titled “Bridging the Divide: Experiences and Emerging Good Practice to Strengthen Cross-Society Collaboration for the SDGs and Beyond.”

Event Details:
Date: 30 April 2026
Time: 12:00-13:30 CAT

Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/rYPVcERQRJabPBbHrdJdeg

The session will highlight key findings from a multi-country study exploring how whole-of-society engagement mechanisms are advancing SDG implementation across Africa. It is a platform for dialogue and exchange for civil society, government, and other stakeholders on strengthening inclusive and collaborative approaches to sustainable development.

The discussion will focus on:

The role of multi-stakeholder advisory bodies in advancing SDG implementation and reporting
Key challenges and gaps in whole-of-society engagement mechanisms
Strategies for navigating politically complex or low-trust environments
Institutional and resource requirements for effective collaboration