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Dr Gounden serves as a resource person at a conference hosted by the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

Thucydides Trap or Orderly Multipolar World? Challenges and Opportunities for Africa.

ACCORD’s Founder and Director meets with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to South Africa, H.E. Ambassador Yerkin Akhinzhanov

Sharing ACCORD’s contributions to peace and security.

Mayor of Bremen, (Federal Republic of Germany), Dr Andreas Bovenschulte, visits ACCORD House

Discussing the current and future socio-political environment on the continent.

Deputy Minister from the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), H.E. Alvin Botes, visits ACCORD House

Peace and security discussions with DIRCO.

High Commission of the United Kingdom in South Africa visits ACCORD House

Sharing ACCORD’s prognosis for current and future challenges on the continent.

ACCORD’s Executive Director presents at the 2024 Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) Conference

How recent conflicts have shaped the future of technology in warfare…

United Nations General Assembly side event on Governance Challenges in Africa: Are we winning the battle?

Sharing experiences on the implementation of the African Union Agenda 2063 as Africa’s development tool.

Dr Vasu Gounden participates in the launch of the Flagship Report of the Halving Global Violence (HGV) Task Force at the United Nations

A new and in-depth look at the prevalence and costs of violence.

ACCORD participates in PeaceCon 2024

Sharing insights on how South Africa’s experience with negotiations in the early 1990s influenced its approach to mediation on the ...

ACCORD participates in the AfEONet Electoral Integrity Africa Summit

The crucial role of citizen election observers in enhancing electoral integrity in Africa.

ACCORD Hosts Inter-Regional Dialogue on the Implementation of Youth Frameworks

Finding more sustainable, context-specific, and effective methods for developing capacity.

ACCORD participated in the South African Women’s pre-national dialogue 

From 25 – 27 August 2024, ACCORD participated in the South African Women’s Pre-National Dialogue aimed at preparing women to ...

Regional Workshop to validate the SADC Youth, Peace and Security Strategy

Working to develop strategies to strengthen the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda in Southern Africa.

Pilot Training on the Reviewed Protection of Civilians Training Package for African Union Peace Support Operations

Protecting civilians in African Union multidimensional Peace Support Operations during conflicts and post-conflict situations.

Facilitating Dialogue for Sudanese Women Refugees in Peacemaking and Peacebuilding Processes

Building mediation capacity and supporting women’s inclusivity in peace processes.

ACCORD Participates in SAIIA’s Policy Dialogue: China-Africa win-win Partnership on Climate Change and a Just-Transition

ACCORD actively engages in forums on transnational issues such as climate change, accessing regional development and conflict risks.

ACCORD partners with the NYDA to solicit youth on the Coalition Bill (2024)

Youth discuss the future of coalitions in South Africa.

ACCORD attends policy seminar on South Africa’s presidency of the G20

Strengthening global governance for international economic cooperation

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