Continental policy co-lead
African Union Commission
Custodian of the AU Protocol on the Rights of Older Persons and the continental frameworks the Series works to operationalise.
Partners and co-leads
Nine institutions in continental co-leadership.
The Series is convened by the Dave Omokaro Foundation and co-led with continental bodies, United Nations entities and civil society networks working on ageing, rights and development in Africa.
Convener
The Dave Omokaro Foundation
Nigeria-based think tank on ageing and development, convening the Pan-Africa Dialogue Series and anchoring its secretariat, research agenda and policy engagement.
Co-leads and steering committee
Each session is co-led with an institution that owns the mandate.
Co-lead, Sessions I and II
UN DESA
UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs — global steward of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) review process.
Co-lead, Session IV
OHCHR
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights — anchoring the rights-holder framing of older persons across the dialogue.
Co-lead, Session III
HelpAge International
Global network on social protection, income security and health coverage for older people.
Global knowledge partner
International Federation on Ageing
Federation of ageing organisations linking the Series to global practice, research and advocacy networks.
Co-lead, Session IV
SGA Africa
Stakeholder Group on Ageing Africa — the civil society constituency carrying older persons' voices into regional processes.
Capacity and training partner
International Institute on Ageing, UN-Malta
UN-affiliated institute supporting training of policymakers and practitioners on ageing across developing countries.
Rights and protection partner
INPEA
International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse — advancing protection, dignity and safeguarding standards.