Nairobi summit adopts 29 measures to restore public trust
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tuko
The Nairobi summit has adopted a 29-point plan to restore trust in public institutions, including a council dedicated to the issue, a global coalition and a voluntary financing mechanism at the UN. The proposals also cover digital governance, multilateral reform and youth inclusion, according to Tuko.
The first Nairobi Trust Summit adopted a 29-point plan on 23 October to restore trust in public institutions and international organisations. The document, called the “Nairobi Call to Action on Global Trust”, notably proposes the creation of a Nairobi Trust Council, according to Tuko.
The three-day summit, held from 21 to 23 October, brought together public officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, academics, media professionals and young people. The plan also provides for a Global Trust Coalition and a voluntary financing mechanism within the United Nations. It emphasises institutional accountability, reform of multilateralism, digital trust and greater participation by young people.
Korir Sing’Oei, principal secretary at Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said institutions needed to be accountable and deliver concrete results to regain public trust. The next announced step is to prepare an implementation plan and organise dialogue campaigns in the counties, so that institutions and regulators can explain their decisions.
