Nairobi, 25th March 2025
Brief on the CSO Regional Meeting – March 25, 2027
The CSO Regional Meeting held on sidelines of the OGP Africa & Middle East Regional Meeting on
March 25, 2027 in Nairobi, Kenya centred on strengthening the civil society’s role in advancing open
government and democratic governance. Discussions were focused on enhancing public participation,
fostering stronger CSO-Government engagement, ensuring funding resilience for civil society
organizations and protecting and expanding the civic space.
The session highlighted the importance of collaboration in safeguarding civic freedoms, securing
sustainable support for CSOs, and driving meaningful governance reforms. As part of the OGP
Regional Meeting, the discussions reinforced the need for joint action to promote transparency,
accountability, and inclusive governance across the region.
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