West African Privacy Regional Engagement

DATE: Friday 16th June, 2023

TIME: 02:00 PM EAT, 12:00 PM WAT

FORMAT: Virtual (Zoom)

OBJECTIVE

TITLE: Corporate Responsibility and Privacy Protection: The Role Of Civil Society In Fostering Corporate Accountability in West Africa

The session aims to discuss the importance of corporate responsibility and privacy protection in West Africa, and the role of civil society in fostering corporate accountability. The discussion will explore the challenges faced by civil society in holding corporations accountable for their actions and the need for stronger regulation and enforcement of privacy protection laws.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

a) Overview of Corporate Responsibility and Privacy Protection in West Africa

b) The Role of Civil Society in Promoting Corporate Accountability

c) Challenges faced by Civil Society in Holding Corporations Accountable

d) Strategies for Strengthening Corporate Responsibility and Privacy Protection

e) Recommendations for Policy Makers and Stakeholders

Format: The session will be structured as a panel discussion, featuring experts in corporate responsibility, privacy protection, and civil society activism. Each panelist will present their perspectives on the topic, followed by a moderated discussion and Q&A session with the audience.

TARGET AUDIENCE
The session is targeted at policymakers, civil society organizations, academics, and professionals interested in corporate responsibility, privacy protection, and civil society activism in West Africa.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
The session is expected to raise awareness about the importance of corporate responsibility and privacy protection in West Africa, and the need for stronger civil society engagement in promoting corporate accountability. The session will also generate recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders on strategies for strengthening corporate responsibility and privacy protection in the region.