Our purpose
Mission & objectives
Modernising, standardising and opening up the continent’s Official Gazettes.
- Legal certainty
- Access to law
- Public trust
The Forum’s mission
Our mission
The African Official Gazettes Forum (FAJO) promotes the modernisation, standardisation and opening of Official Gazettes in order to strengthen legal certainty, access to the law and public trust.
This mission relies on inter-institutional cooperation, the sharing of good practice and the adoption of open standards, which ensure better interoperability at regional level.
Roadmap
Key objectives
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Harmonise publication and archiving standards and practices for interoperability.
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Support the digital transition (OCR, indexing, metadata, APIs, AI).
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Guarantee fair and universal access to legal information.
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Foster the sharing of experience and innovative solutions among member states.
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Set up a platform for comparative monitoring and gradual harmonisation.
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Build capacity through training, workshops and knowledge exchange.
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Mobilise sustainable resources (states, partners, PPPs).
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Consolidate transparency and public trust.
Take action
Follow our work and meetings
Workshops, annual forum, guides and materials: find the Forum’s agenda and resources.
At a glance
Practical information
eJO.Africa
African Gazettes — African Official Gazettes Forum
Announcements
- Call for papers — read the guide.
- Membership — online form.