African Regional Conference on Parliament & Legislation (AFRIPAL)

Advancing Parliamentary Leadership for Sustainable Development in Africa

About Us

The African Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL) is a high-level regional forum dedicated to strengthening parliamentary institutions across Africa. The conference brings together legislators, parliamentary leaders, and policy stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue on sustainable development, evidence-based legislation, and inclusive governance.

Organized by AVAC, AFRIPAL provides a platform for sharing best practices, enhancing leadership capacity, and reinforcing the role of parliaments in driving national and continental development agendas.

Conference Objectives

Strengthen parliamentary leadership and institutional capacity

Enhance the role of parliaments in sustainable development

Promote evidence-based legislation and policy-making

Foster inclusive governance and inter-parliamentary dialogue

Improve the quality of parliamentary services across Africa

Who Should Attend

Members of Parliament

Parliamentary Speakers

Government Policy Makers

Public Sector Institutions

Governance Stakeholders

Why AFRIPAL Matters

Strategic Dialogue: AFRIPAL creates space for meaningful conversations on the future of parliamentary democracy in Africa.
Knowledge Sharing: It promotes high-quality research and exchange of best practices in legislative affairs.
Collaboration: The conference connects lawmakers, researchers, and and practitioners to co-develop innovative solutions.
- Global Perspective: While rooted in Africa, AFRIPAL engages with international experts to enrich local practices with global insights.
- Sustainable Development: By focusing on opportunities and prospects for parliaments, AFRIPAL emphasizes their role in achieving Africa’s development goals.
This inaugural conference marks the beginning and practitioners to co-develop innovative solutions. This inaugural conference marks the beginning of a biennial tradition, ensuring that legislative innovation and democratic strengthening remain at the forefront of Africa’s development agenda.

Upcoming AFRIPAL Conferences 2026 AFRIPAL Conference 2026

Kenya Nairobi , The African Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL) brings together parliamentary leaders and stakeholders to strengthen legislative functions, enhance leadership capacity, and promote evidence-based legislation in support of sustainable development across Africa.

Location: Nairobi Kenya Date: 4th march – 18th march 2026.

AFRIPAL Conference 2026 – South Africa The African Regional Conference on Parliament and Legislation (AFRIPAL) brings together parliamentary leaders and stakeholders to strengthen legislative functions, enhance leadership capacity, and promote evidence-based legislation in support of sustainable development across Africa. Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Dates: 19th April – 3rd May 2026.

Conference Fee: USD 200 per participant Covers participation for all conference sessions and official materials. Airfare, accommodation, and land handling charges are not included.