While in Cotonou, Benin Republic for the international conference, AREPP leadership held a strategic side meeting with representatives of The Pan-Africanism Dialogue Institute (TPADI).

AREPP Delegation:
- Dr. Ezekiel Muendo Kiilu HSC – CEO / Executive Director
- Dr. Scholar – Leadership Team Member
- Rev. Philip – Leadership Team Member

About TPADI:
The Pan-Africanism Dialogue Institute (TPADI) is an international think tank of academics, professionals, and civil society leaders across Africa and the diaspora, dedicated to advancing Pan-Africanism through education, policy engagement, and community projects.

Purpose of the Meeting:
Unlike the main conference which covered broad religious professionalism, the AREPP-TPADI meeting specifically focused on:
- Establishing Pan-African certification frameworks for religious practitioners
- Recognizing AREPP's professional standards model for adoption across other African nations
- Creating a continental database of certified religious professionals
- Exploring joint research on religious professionalism in Africa

Key Outcomes:
- TPADI agreed to partner with AREPP on developing Pan-African certification guidelines
- AREPP invited to present at future TPADI continental dialogues
- Both organizations committed to collaboration on research and advocacy

Quote from Dr. Ezekiel Muendo Kiilu HSC, CEO:
"Our meeting with TPADI in Cotonou opens doors for AREPP's model to influence religious professionalism beyond Kenya. Pan-African cooperation is essential for elevating standards across the continent."

Next Steps:
AREPP and TPADI will work together to explore pilot programs in select African countries, starting with East and West Africa.

For more information: info@arepp.org