Presidency (3-year term)
Elected member state: political representation, advocacy, setting priorities.
- Representation and advocacy
- Monitoring of strategic guidelines
Cooperation Charter
Forum Governance
The governance of the African Official Gazettes Forum is based on the Cooperation Charter and combines political legitimacy with operational effectiveness. The Forum brings together the national institutions responsible for official publications. The presidency is held by a member state for a three-year term, acting as the Forum’s spokesperson and representative.
- year term
- 3 year term
- bodies
- 5 bodies
Bodies
Who does what?
Complementary bodies, from political leadership to operational coordination.
Coordination Committee
Main intergovernmental body, with one representative appointed by each member state.
- Technical and standard-setting functions
- Setting up working groups and committees
Working groups & committees
Agile thematic structures to address shared priorities.
- Digitisation & modernisation
- Accessibility & inclusion
- Harmonisation of publication regimes
Standing group
Comparative monitoring, mapping of systems, convergence recommendations.
- Regional regulatory monitoring
- Reports & dashboards
Secretariat (permanent body)
Operational coordination, administrative continuity and support to the Forum’s bodies.
- Management of meetings & documents
- Technical support & communication
At a glance
Practical information
eJO.Africa
African Gazettes — African Official Gazettes Forum
Governance
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Announcements
- Call for papers — read the guide.
- Membership — online form.