The National Assembly of Seychelles was represented by Hon. Sathya Naidu at the Regional Parliamentary Dialogue on Political Party and Campaign Financing Transparency, held in Cape Town, South Africa from 4th to 7th May 2026.
Convened under the African Young Parliamentarians Network (AYPN) together with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Anti-Corruption and Financial Crime Hub for Africa, with support from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Regional Programme for Political Dialogue in Sub-Saharan Africa, the dialogue brought together young Members of Parliament from across Africa, with strong representation from Southern Africa. Seychelles was among the participating countries, alongside representatives of electoral management bodies, anti-corruption institutions, financial intelligence structures, civil society organisations, and technical experts working in the areas of governance and accountability.
Over the four days, discussions focused on key thematic areas such as political party and campaign financing transparency, electoral reform, anti-corruption efforts, money laundering risks, illicit financial flows, democratic accountability, and the role of Parliamentarians in strengthening public trust in electoral processes.
Reflecting on the dialogue, Hon. Naidu highlighted the relevance of the discussions to Seychelles, noting the importance of ensuring that elections are guided by policies, principles and integrity, rather than financial influence. He noted the need for greater transparency in political and campaign financing, as well as a shift in the mindset of the electorate towards issue-based politics.
Hon. Naidu further welcomed the opportunity to engage with young Parliamentarians from across the continent, describing it as an immense privilege to be among young leaders committed to integrity in public office. He also emphasised that increased youth participation in governance remains essential to safeguarding the future of Africa.
As part of the outcomes of the dialogue, participants worked on national action plans and regional recommendations aimed at advancing transparency and integrity within their respective parliaments. Hon. Naidu noted that the effective implementation of the commitments made during the dialogue would further demonstrate the value and importance of AYPN, including for Seychelles.
