African Lotteries Association strengthens governance training with WLA webinar
ALA and World Lottery Association launch integrity-focused webinar as part of broader capacity-building efforts across Africa.
Ghana.- The African Lotteries Association (ALA) has strengthened its capacity-building efforts in 2026 with a governance and integrity webinar organised in partnership with the World Lottery Association (WLA), as part of a wider initiative to reinforce operational standards across Africa’s lottery sector.
The online session focused on strengthening governance frameworks within lottery organisations and explored how operators can improve transparency, strengthen oversight and enhance compliance structures.
“Governance and integrity are no longer optional – they are strategic imperatives for the credibility, performance and long-term sustainability of lotteries,” organisers said, outlining the objectives of the webinar.
The session examined practical approaches to reinforcing ethical leadership and decision-making processes within lottery institutions, while also addressing strategies to prevent misconduct and improve accountability in an evolving regulatory environment.
The webinar forms part of the ALA’s broader training agenda for 2026, which aims to support national lottery operators and regulators as the sector continues to modernise and expand digital channels across Africa.
Mohammed Abdul-Salam, Director-General of the National Lottery Authority of Ghana and a senior figure within the ALA, has previously emphasised the importance of stronger cooperation within the sector. “Africa needs a common platform for lottery governance,” he said, highlighting the role of regional collaboration in strengthening industry standards.
Expanding industry training
Beyond the governance webinar, the association is expected to roll out additional training programmes and technical discussions throughout 2026. Training discussions are expected to address areas such as operational best practices, responsible gaming frameworks and cybersecurity measures aimed at protecting lottery systems and player data.
Technology is also emerging as a key theme in the association’s capacity-building initiatives. Industry discussions are also examining how emerging tools such as artificial intelligence could be used to improve fraud detection, strengthen security monitoring and enhance operational efficiency in lottery systems.
The association’s training initiatives come as African lottery stakeholders increase engagement with the global industry. In June, the city of Marrakech in Morocco will host the European Lotteries Industry Days 2026, bringing together lottery operators, regulators and technology providers from across Europe and Africa.
The event is expected to serve as a platform for discussions on governance, responsible gaming and digital transformation, reinforcing collaboration between African lotteries and global industry partners.
