Defined duties, conflict-of-interest disclosure, collective decisions and appropriate oversight.
Leadership & governance
Institutional credibility begins with accountable leadership.
PAIRS-ALLIANCE is developing a governance system that protects its independence, mission, people and public trust.
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Gatwech G. Lok (PhD)
Dr. Gatwech G. Lok (PhD) is the founder and Executive Director of PAIRS Alliance, the Pan-African Alliance for Peace, Integration and Regional Security.
Read his profile and his policy proposals on African peace and security architecture.
Institutional structure
Clear oversight. Responsible execution.
The Advisory Board provides strategic guidance, governance oversight and stewardship of PAIRS-ALLIANCE’ mission. The Executive Directorate is responsible for programme delivery, administration, stakeholder engagement and organisational performance.
Specialist functions include mediation, field engagement, research and policy, communications, finance, safeguarding and partnership development.
Advisory BoardStrategy, risk and oversight
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Executive DirectorateLeadership and programme management
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MediationDialogue & analysis
Field programmesLocal implementation
Research & policyEvidence & learning
CommunicationsPublic information
Governance commitments
Standards we are building into PAIRS-ALLIANCE.
Documented approvals, responsible procurement, transparent reporting and independent review.
Clear reporting pathways, confidentiality, survivor-centred response and prevention of exploitation or abuse.
No publication of sensitive operations, unverified claims or identifying information without authority and consent.
PAIRS-ALLIANCE does not campaign for political parties or use peacebuilding work to advance partisan interests.
Programmes should define outcomes, monitor risks and document lessons honestly.
Further board and executive profiles will be added after names, appointments, biographies and consent have been confirmed.
Organisation policies & publications
Principles, policy and accountability.
Explore our governance commitments and policy publications. Research recommendations are listed separately from internal organisational commitments.
Institutional enquiries