As global political and economic dynamics continue to evolve, Africa’s role in shaping international affairs has become increasingly important. Yet discussions on the continent’s place in the world often proceed without a clear understanding of what African citizens themselves think about these developments.
Drawing on nationally representative survey data from 38 African countries, our third annual Flagship Report presents new evidence on citizens’ views on cross-border trade and economic integration, migration, Africa’s role and influence in global governance, and perceptions of the influence of major global powers on the continent. The report offers a timely, citizen-centred perspective to inform policy and dialogue on Africa’s engagement in an increasingly interconnected world.
The hybrid launch event will convene senior policymakers, diplomats, development partners, private sector leaders, civil society representatives, researchers, and media practitioners. The programme will feature a recorded keynote message from H.E. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations; a keynote address by H.E. Niloy Banerjee, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ghana; and a high-level panel discussion on featuring experts in economic and regional integration, alongside senior representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).