Institutional Governance
PaDI is based on a transparent and accountable governance structure that ensures the consistency, integrity, and continuity of its actions at the international level.
The governance structure of Panafricaine du Développement Intégral (PaDI) is designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and institutional continuity in its international activities. Our organization is based on a hierarchy of strict standards, with the Articles of Association and the law taking precedence over any other internal decision.
Governing Bodies
The PaDI is structured around three key bodies that ensure the sovereignty, strategy, and execution of the association's missions.
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General Assembly (GA)
The Executive Body
- Role: Sets overall directions, adopts the statutes, elects members of the Governing Committee, and approves financial reports.
- Frequency: Meets in ordinary session every three years.
- Flexibility: Can convene in person, remotely, or in a hybrid format using secure electronic means.
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International Governing Committee (IGC)
The Strategic Body
- Composition: 13 elected members serving a renewable 3-year term.
- Responsibilities: Defines overall strategy, ensures institutional coherence, and supervises the actions of the Executive Bureau.
- Expertise Areas: The IGC includes leaders dedicated to areas such as Educational Innovation, Financial Sustainability, Ethics, and Youth Leadership.
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International Governing Committee (IGC)
The Strategic Body
- Composition: 13 elected members serving a renewable 3-year term.
- Responsibilities: Defines overall strategy, ensures institutional coherence, and supervises the actions of the Executive Bureau.
- Expertise Areas: The IGC includes leaders dedicated to areas such as Educational Innovation, Financial Sustainability, Ethics, and Youth Leadership.
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International Executive Bureau (IEB)
The Executive Body
- Composition: 6 members (Executive President, Vice-President, Secretary, and heads of Administration, Finance, and Programs).
- Responsibilities: Manages day-to-day operations, coordinates activities, and implements the strategic decisions of the IGC.
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High Authority: The Global President
The Global President oversees the Association's vision, consistency, and strategic direction. He embodies PaDI at the national and international levels and ensures its institutional representation. He also has institutional power enabling him to organize operational structures such as the PaDI Academy or the Order of Integral Development Coaches (OCDI).
Transparency and Financial Ethics
- Separation of duties: The CDI Treasurer sets policy, while the EIB Financial Manager ensures its implementation.
- Control: The accounts may be audited by an independent auditor approved by the General Meeting.
- Compliance Committee: May be established to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure compliance with ethical rules.
Territorial Presence
To implement its doctrine of integral development, PaDI relies on:
- Regions: ensuring international coordination.
- Branches: national or local structures operating under the direction of the CDI.
Institutional note: All decisions binding on PaDI are formally written, dated, and digitally archived to ensure complete traceability.
