Public Sector Directors' Symposium 2026 - Professionalization of Board Appointments in Public Enterprises Across Africa

The Centre for Public Sector Governance (CPSG) presents the Public Sector Directors’ Symposium 2026, a high-level forum bringing together public sector leaders, board directors, policymakers, governance professionals, regulators, and institutional stakeholders from across Africa.

The Symposium will examine the need to strengthen the professionalization of board appointments in public enterprises and explore how merit, competence, independence, diversity, and accountability can shape more effective public sector boards.

Participants will engage on the challenges surrounding board appointments, the role of appointing authorities, board competency frameworks, succession planning, and practical approaches to building boards that can deliver stronger institutional performance and public value.

Join us for a timely conversation on building more professional, capable, and accountable public enterprise boards across Africa.