Gabon’s First National Good Governance Conference Kicks Off in Libreville BODY: Libreville, Gabon – The inaugural National Conference on Good Governance commenced in Gabon’s capital city of Libreville on June 19, 2026.
The conference, themed “Good Governance and Refoundation of the State: What Levers for a Just, Responsible, and Effective Gabon? “, aims to restore the trust between the state and its citizens.
The conference reflects President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s commitment to transparent public management, as emphasized in his recent state of the nation address.
The Mouvement d’éthique et de gouvernance (MEG) organized the event to actively contribute to the nation’s rebirth. During the opening session, MEG President Dr Hermione Zouga emphasized the need for an inclusive dialogue, noting that the proposed reforms require the involvement of all societal stakeholders.
The conference’s primary objective is to formulate concrete proposals for the nation’s future, as the rebuilding of Gabon cannot be the work of a single entity.
The transformation of the judicial system is a key component of this institutional reform, deemed essential for regaining public trust. Minister of Justice Augustin Emane highlighted the need for transparency and the rule of law, emphasizing that no one should be above the law.
The discussions have also focused on the structural mechanisms of public affairs management, with participants emphasizing the urgency of fighting opacity and corruption.
The ultimate goal is to ensure that good governance directly impacts the daily lives of Gabonese, particularly through fairer resource distribution.
The conference is expected to establish a permanent consultation mechanism where accountability becomes the norm for all public institutions. Aligning civil society aspirations with executive directives, the event represents a historic convergence of views aimed at implementing reforms. For the success of this refoundation, the recommendations from these discussions must translate into concrete actions, supported by vigilant citizen oversight.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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