SDA participates in policy, learning and practitioner networks that connect West African priorities with regional and global sustainable-development conversations.
TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY & PARTICIPATION NETWORK
MEMBER
SDA is an active TAP Network member contributing to learning and advocacy on SDG 16, accountable institutions and civic participation.
Selected engagement:
• CSW69 side event, New York, March 2025
• Network learning and advocacy on inclusive governance
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE-DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT
SDA leadership contributes to UN sustainable-development forums and policy dialogue.
Selected engagement:
• HLPF-related events in 2024 and 2025
• UN DESA invitation to the 2026 HLPF and ECOSOC High-level Segment
• Meeting with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Malaysia, 17 June 2026
See Media for dated records.
AFRICAN UNION-RELATED ENGAGEMENT
SDA contributes to youth, peace and governance consultations connected to African Union priorities.
Selected focus:
• Youth participation in peace processes and preventive diplomacy
• Inclusive governance and conflict prevention
• Stronger youth voice in decision-making
See Media for dated records.
YOUTH DEMOCRACY FORUM
SDA engages with youth-focused democracy and governance forums on participation, accountability and climate-conscious development.
Focus:
• Inclusive governance and civic participation
• Policy accountability and democratic innovation
• Climate resilience and youth opportunity