#DevReport - Ep7 : “The EPIC-Africa Intervention”

Across Africa, major advances in democracy have been affected by restrictions on civic space and on the activities of civil society organisations (CSOs), the media and individual activists. Civic space is the foundation for civil society to make its contribution to society, provoking discussion and debate, advocating for a more inclusive society, providing services, building community spirit and challenging those in authority on the decisions they make. The CIVICUS Monitor, an online tool that monitors the state of civic space in countries across the world, shows that half of the countries whose civic space is rated as closed in the world are found in Africa. But this is a non-profit organization seeks to enhance philanthropic impact by filling critical data and capacity gaps in the philanthropic market infrastructure in Africa. Our work helps to propel African civil society organizations to higher standards of performance, accountability, and transparency while inspiring greater local legitimacy and support. That organisation is Epic Africa About The Guest - Adwoa Agyeman Adwoa is the co-founder of EPIC-Africa, a nonprofit startup that seeks to enhance the impact of philanthropy in Africa with over 20 years' experience in philanthropy.