Contribute your views on socio-political risks across Africa
Join the African Risk Compass roundtables on public perceptions of socio-political risks across the African continent. The workshops will offer participants a better understanding of system-thinking approaches to risk assessment, and preventative frameworks to help anticipate future crises collectively across Africa.
Each roundtable will last up to 2 hours with group discussions and breakout rooms throughout. One roundtable will take place per day from 16th - 19th May.
About the Roundtables
Over the last decade, the African continent has experienced the highest proportion of violent demonstrations globally, with civil unrest growing by almost ten times. The pandemic has given people a renewed sense of urgency to reflect on global strategies tackling structural vulnerabilities and creating a blueprint to anticipate and address crises collectively. This roundtable will take a deep dive into practical ways to mitigate crises.
Following the roundtables, participants will be invited to:
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take the African Risk Compass Survey online
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join the faces of the compass campaign: sharing audio and video testimony (if relevant)
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join the risk observatory hub: sharing thought leadership on topics relevant to human security and risk (if relevant)
Axle International is looking to host one roundtable within each region of Africa, gathering insights from across the continent. Participants can register for the roundtable most relevant to them: North, East, Southern, West & Central Africa.
What is the African Risk Compass?
The African Risk Compass consists of 4 primary elements:
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An online survey identifying and evaluating emergent risks and trends across the 55 members states of the African Union
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A hub for data research, bringing together a diverse range of expertise on topics related to risk-based governance, including from the continent's university systems.
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An annual report, delving into qualitative and quantitative aspects of risk, its mitigation, and the perceptions of it.
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A public engagement campaign, raising awareness on the importance of crisis preparedness across Africa.
Roundtable schedule
North Africa - 16th May 2022, 6:00-7:30pm (GMT/UTC)
East Africa - 17th May 2022, 6:00-7:30pm (GMT/UTC + 3)
Southern Africa - 18th May 2022, 6:00-7:30pm (GMT/UTC +2)
West & Central Africa - 19th May 2022, 6:00-7:30pm (GMT/UTC +1)
About the organisers, Axle International
Axle International is an award-winning socio-political risk and innovation advisory firm. It was awarded the 2020 top innovation of the year award in democracy and governance by the African Union, with its cohort of multidisciplinary experts offering important insights on security and development.
The African Risk Compass is an initiative launched by Axle International as an evidence-based platform designed to collect information on the socio-political challenges emerging in Africa. The initiative seeks to be as inclusive as possible, gathering disparate voices from across the continent in order to help its governance models adapt to the latest regional and international challenges.