Global Democracy and the United Nations

You are invited to join a public dialogue in Parktown, Johannesburg hosted by the Wits School of Governance (Wits) and Democracy Without Borders (DWB) on

Global Democracy and the United Nations
The Summit of the Future – What Next?

On 22-23 September 2024, the United Nations convened a Summit of the Future and adopted a Pact for the Future that was said to be a “once in a generation” opportunity to “forge a new global consensus” on what humanity’s “future should look like”. This event will provide a critical analysis from the vantage point of global democracy, a transformation of global governance, the African Agenda as well as women and youth. It will discuss democratic representation and participation at the UN, global democracy promotion as well as the (potential) role of South African foreign policy in these fields. Finally, the event represents the official launch of the South African chapter of Democracy Without Borders, with key founding members in attendance.

This event is hybrid. Use the link below to RSVP for in-person or online participation.

Program

1. Welcome by Prof. Themba Maseko, Head, Wits School of Governance 
2. Announcing the launch of DWB-South Africa
3. Introductory remarks by panelists and panel discussion
4. Interaction with the audience
5. Conclusions

The official program is followed by a reception.

Panelists and participants

In alphabetical order:

• Andreas Bummel, Executive Director, DWB
• Dr. Frank Lekaba, DWB-SA and Wits
• Ndzalama Mathebula, DWB-SA and University of Johannesburg
• Prof. Adebayo Olukoshi, Wits

Moderator:

• Dr. Thelela Ngcetane-Vika, Wits

Location

Smart Classroom, Albert Wessels Building
Wits University campus
2 St David’s Place
Parktown, Johannesburg

Registration

Please use this online form to register.