Stronger States for Increased Stability: Digitalization of Public Service Delivery for Peace and Security in Africa
The weak presence of the State – including the delivery of public services – is a key contributing driver to instability and violent conflict in Africa. Indeed, a direct line can be drawn between deficiencies and chronic under-capacity in public service delivery on the continent and continued conflict and instability. While service delivery is not the only determinant of State legitimacy, it is a primary way by which many citizens directly encounter the State and shapes their overall perception of it. In this regard, service delivery can affect the risk of violence, in that it affects State legitimacy.
This Advocacy Brief was developed to supplement the United Nations Secretary-General’s biennial report on the review of the implementation of commitments made towards Africa’s development (A/75/950), section E “Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies by silencing the guns in Africa”, and the United Nations Secretary-General’s report on the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (A/75/917-S/2021/562). Read the brief in