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Upcoming: Keynote at the Schader-Stiftung’s 14th Grand Convention, 6 November 2026
Naita Hishoono

African governance · APRM · SADC

African governance, seen from within.

Africa’s governance story is often told from the outside. I tell it from within: as a civil society leader, as a former National Governing Councillor of the African Peer Review Mechanism, and as someone who has spent twenty years helping citizens take part in democracy.

  • 6years on the APRM National Governing Council
  • 20years in democracy & governance
  • 100+young professionals mentored

Who I work with across Africa

  • International & regional organisations

    Governance programmes, peer learning and civil society engagement.

  • Think tanks & universities

    Research input, lectures and practitioner perspectives on democracy.

  • Companies & investors

    Corporate governance expectations and responsible engagement.

Where I add value

  • 01

    Peer review & accountability

    How the APRM works, what it reveals and how to use its findings.

  • 02

    Corporate governance

    Linking the private sector, development agencies and diplomatic missions to continental frameworks.

  • 03

    Participation & civic space

    Youth, elections and public participation as foundations of democratic resilience.

Six years inside the APRM

As a National Governing Councillor of the African Peer Review Mechanism for six years – and as Cluster Head for the corporate governance thematic area – I have worked on the connection between the private sector, development agencies, diplomatic missions and Africa’s continental governance framework.

Frequently asked questions

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naitahishoono@gmail.com+264 81 292 4850

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