MoU Signed to Renew, Strengthen Joint Programs that Enhance Credibility in Management of Elections   

Addis Ababa, July 28/2023 (ENA) The African Union and the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) have signed a memorandum of understanding towards renewing joint programs to enhance credibility in the management of elections and the advancement of good governance, peace and security in Africa. 

According to a press release of the African Union, the AU and EISA have been partners for more than a decade, working together in this pertinent area.

The MoU was signed by Bankole Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and Baidessou Soukolgue, Executive Director of EISA.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Commissioner Adeoye emphasized the critical need for solid partnerships to build on the modest gains of AU member states in the regular holding and conduct of peaceful and credible elections as part of the larger effort of anchoring a culture of inclusive and impactful governance. 

Soukolgue on his part said “this renewal of MoU reflects the excellent collaboration that has always prevailed between the AU and the EISA, working together tirelessly in the field of democratic governance for political and peace processes that contribute to the consolidation of democratic gains.”

The MoU, which aims to renew and strengthen cooperation between the institutions, is a mutual commitment to build on comparative advantages and complement efforts for more transparent and credible democratic societies in Africa.