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The following is a transcript of the speech given by Corinne Momal-Vanian at the 16TH EISA ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM in Nairobi, 11 December 2024. Navigating political transitions in Africa It is an honour to be asked to deliver this opening speech on behalf of the Kofi Annan Foundation. For most of my career,…
Back to the future?
The following is a transcript of the speech given by Corinne Momal-Vanian at the 16TH EISA ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM in Nairobi, 11 December 2024. Navigating political transitions in Africa It is an honour to be asked to deliver this opening speech on behalf of the Kofi Annan Foundation. For most of my career, the term “transition” has meant a transition from authoritarian rule to democracy. That is why it came as a bit of a shock to realize, when I read the conference’s excellent concept note, that is now means the exact opposite. Something has gone wrong, ladies and gentlemen, and…
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Topic: EPD Community Author: European Partnership for Democracy December 2024 As the new College of Commissioners of the European Commission takes office today, EPD and its membership would wish them all the best for the challenging five years ahead. Democracy faces an array of grave challenges, globally as well as within the EU’s own borders.…
A Message to the European Commission from the European Democracy Support Community
Topic: EPD Community Author: European Partnership for Democracy December 2024 As the new College of Commissioners of the European Commission takes office today, EPD and its membership would wish them all the best for the challenging five years ahead. Democracy faces an array of grave challenges, globally as well as within the EU’s own borders. 2024 has been a mega-election year and while millions of people, in the EU and abroad, freely expressed their choices at the ballot box, several worrying trends have emerged or been highlighted at the same time. The outgoing Commission took important steps towards tackling democratic backsliding in Europe in…
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À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la paix et avant le Sommet pour l’avenir, la Fondation Kofi Annan et Interpeace lancent un appel d’urgence pour la paix. Cet article a été publié dans Le Temps le 20 septembre 2024, sous la plume de Corinne Momal-Vanian et Itonde Kakoma. Nous vivons en…
Appel d’urgence pour la paix
À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la paix et avant le Sommet pour l’avenir, la Fondation Kofi Annan et Interpeace lancent un appel d’urgence pour la paix. Cet article a été publié dans Le Temps le 20 septembre 2024, sous la plume de Corinne Momal-Vanian et Itonde Kakoma. Nous vivons en temps de guerre. Et nous semblons nous y résigner. Le nombre des conflits armés est plus élevé qu’à n’importe quel moment depuis la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale[1] et les dépenses mondiales en matière de défense ont progressé pour la neuvième année consécutive en 2023, atteignant 2443…
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Corinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation, took part in Session 2 of The People Dialogue Festival in Nairobi, on September 15th, 2021. Dear Friends, It is a pleasure to join you today, and I am delighted to spend the International Day of Democracy in the company – even virtual-…
Keynote Address by Corinne Momal-Vanian at the 2021 People Dialogue Festival
Corinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation, took part in Session 2 of The People Dialogue Festival in Nairobi, on September 15th, 2021. Dear Friends, It is a pleasure to join you today, and I am delighted to spend the International Day of Democracy in the company – even virtual- of activists, politicians, and individual Kenyans who share our commitment to democracy. Let me first commend the Centre for Multiparty Democracy for organising this year’s People’s Dialogue Forum under very difficult circumstances. This is a vital platform. The Kofi Annan Foundation has supported elections in different regions, and…
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Kofi Annan Foundation Executive Director Corinne Momal-Vanian spoke with Michael McKay about Kofi Annan’s legacy and the Foundation’s work. As part of the #mckayinterview series, Michael McKay interviewed our Executive Director, Corinne Momal-Vanian. They discuss why Kofi Annan was so admired, respected and sought after, why Kofi Annan’s legacy matters, what the…
Michael McKay talks to Corinne Momal-Vanian about the work of the Foundation
Kofi Annan Foundation Executive Director Corinne Momal-Vanian spoke with Michael McKay about Kofi Annan’s legacy and the Foundation’s work. As part of the #mckayinterview series, Michael McKay interviewed our Executive Director, Corinne Momal-Vanian. They discuss why Kofi Annan was so admired, respected and sought after, why Kofi Annan’s legacy matters, what the Foundation does in democracy, gender equality and inclusion, transitions to peace and promoting youth leadership. Listen below or find the episode on World Radio Switzerland, AnchorFM and Spotify.
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GENEVA, 25 March 2019. The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Corinne Momal-Vanian as its new Executive Director. Ms Momal-Vanian will succeed Mr Alan Doss, who is stepping down as President after more than eight years of service to the Foundation. Ms Momal-Vanian is currently the Director…
Corinne Momal-Vanian named Kofi Annan Foundation Executive Director
GENEVA, 25 March 2019. The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Corinne Momal-Vanian as its new Executive Director. Ms Momal-Vanian will succeed Mr Alan Doss, who is stepping down as President after more than eight years of service to the Foundation. Ms Momal-Vanian is currently the Director of Conference Management at the United Nations (UN) Offices in Geneva, having previously held a variety of senior positions worldwide for the UN. She will take up the post at the Foundation in June 2020. In welcoming the new Executive Director, Chair of the Foundation Board, Elhadj As…
