The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), through the Pro-Electoral Integrity Project funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, supported the Workshop on the Development and Adoption of the ROGEAC Strategic Plan, held in Yaoundé, 6-7 October 2025. This workshop marked an important step forward in consolidating the institutional framework and long-term vision of the Réseau des Organes de Gestion des Élections en Afrique Centrale (ROGEAC).

The activity took place within the broader framework of the joint missions of ROGEAC and the Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA) in Cameroon, as outlined in the terms of reference for the Yaoundé sessions. These missions aim to strengthen regional coordination and peer learning among electoral stakeholders, reinforcing shared approaches to credible and transparent electoral processes across Central Africa.

Over two days, participants—representing the nine founding Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) of ROGEAC—worked collaboratively to define the orientations and strategic priorities of the network. Discussions focused on consolidating institutional cooperation, promoting professionalism in election management, and addressing cross-cutting themes such as innovation, inclusion, and sustainability in electoral administration.

Beyond the development of the Strategic Plan, the Yaoundé programme also included high-level exchanges on additional themes from the mission agenda:

The workshop builds on the foundations established during previous meetings in Libreville and Bujumbura, marking a new phase in the operationalization of ROGEAC. The forthcoming Strategic Plan will guide the network’s actions over the next years, ensuring a coherent, coordinated, and sustainable contribution to democratic governance in the region.
9 October 2025