Digital transformation can be the engine of responsible and democratic development in Africa, but only if leadership, investment, and decision-making are rooted in the continent itself.

Club de Madrid and Kingold renew their cooperation agreement to co-organise the Imperial Springs International Forum for the next ten years
Club de Madrid is pleased to announce the renewal of its cooperation agreement with Kingold Group to continue co-organising the Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF) over the next decade. As part of this renewed commitment, Dr Chau Chak Wing is reconfirmed as Chair of the Asia-Pacific Region...
Jean-Pierre Raffarin joins Club de Madrid
A distinguished voice in European and global affairs joins Club de Madrid’s mission for democratic leadership and multilateral cooperation.
Tropical Forests are Essential
Club de Madrid Members Urge the International Community to Support the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF)
Driving Africa’s Economic Future: Digital Transformation for Inclusive Growth and Governance
AfDB Annual Meetings 2025
Towards a Safer World: Historic Progress in Global Pandemic Governance
The draft treaty will be submitted for adoption at the 78th World Health Assembly. Club de Madrid welcomes the adoption of the historic agreement and calls for its effective implementation.
Carlos Alvarado, Elbegdorj Tsakhia and Jigmi Yoser Thinley joins the Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that Carlos Alvarado, Elbegdorj Tsakhia and Jigmi Yoser Thinley have joined the Board of...
Ernesto Zedillo warns of threats to democracy in Mexico
Ernesto Zedillo, former President of Mexico and Member of Club de Madrid, shares an open letter denouncing recent...
Raisina Dialogue 2025
The Raisina Dialogue 2025, themed ‘Kalachakra – People, Peace, Planet,’ will take place from the 17th to the 19th of March in New Delhi. The inauguration was carried by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as chief guest, gathering leaders from over 125 countries to discuss global challenges.Â
Club de Madrid at CSW69 & Beijing +30: A Defining Moment for Gender Equality
The 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) is actively taking place in New York (March 10-21, 2025), marking a crucial milestone: 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
UK aid cuts: More than 90 activists and advocates call on UK Government to back women with UK Aid as polling shows public support
Club de Madrid supports CARE’s campaign ahead of International Women’s Day, joining activists, advocates, and global leaders in urging the UK Government to allocate at least 20% of its aid budget to gender equality.
World Leaders Unite at the International Symposium on Water and Disaster for Cooperation and Partnerships
Leaders have reunited at the International Symposium on Water and Disaster for Cooperation and Partnerships concluding with a resounding call for global leaders to take urgent action on critical water-related issues.