Outcome Statement 8th edition of the African Anti-Corruption Dialogue 2024

The African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) brought together Representatives of National Anti-Corruption Authorities, Civil Society Organizations, Research and Educational Institutions, Think Tanks, and Non-Governmental Organizations for the 8th Edition of the African Anti-Corruption Day Dialogue.
The Dialogue took place in Arusha, Tanzania, from 7th to 8th November, 2024, under the theme “Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight against Corruption”.
The key objective of the dialogue was to discuss the state of whistleblowing and whistleblowing mechanisms across African Union Member States and to promote the establishment and strengthening of effective whistleblower protection mechanisms as highlighted in Article 5 of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC).
During this two-day event, participants discussed the gaps associated with whistleblowing and whistleblowing mechanisms in Africa, enumerated good practices and valuable experiences across Member States and explored specific recommendations aimed at enhancing whistleblower protection frameworks within Member States of the African Union. In addition, the Dialogue highlighted the role citizens should play and emphasized the need to empower citizens by educating them on the relevant laws and available channels for reporting. Furthermore, increased collaboration between state and non-state actors was emphasised as well as the effective use of data to enhance citizen education, awareness and access to information to ensure adequate protection of whistleblowers.