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Alternative Convos with Charles Kojo Vandyck — 107 episodes

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Indigenous Knowledge and the Future of Civil Society in West Africa

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Rethinking Systems Change in the Non-Profit Sector

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Something Good: A Social Accountability Story

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Africa at the Centre

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Faith and Power – The Role of Christianity in Shaping Africa’s Development

6

The Price of Power – Who Gets a Seat at the Table in Ghana

7

Reclaiming the Engine: A Journey into Future-Fit Operating Models

8

African Mythology, Radiance, and Development – A Conversation with Frances Carvalho

9

Shifting Power Across the Past, Present and Future of Development

10

Collaborative Advantage – Why Working Together Is the New Strength in the Non-Profit Sector

11

The Strength of a Steady Leader

12

Choosing Courage in an Age of Unaccountable Power: Why Resistance Still Matters

13

Three Years of Alternative Convos: The Journey, The Lessons, and What’s Next

14

Power, Partnership, and the Future of Civil Society

15

From Charity to Lasting Change: Supporting Education in Ghana

16

Change the Game: From Dependency to Self-Reliance

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Beyond the Summit: Why Global Decisions Must Reflect Local Realities

18

Inclusion by Design: Making AI Work for All Africans

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Rooted, Not Borrowed: Rethinking our Non-Profit Models

20

Faith, Service, and Leadership: The Life and Insights of Charles Fritz Kofi Vandyck

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How the Development Expertise Center is Impacting Ethiopia’s Remote Communities

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Leading with Consistency in a World of Shifting Tides

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Power, Succession, and the People’s Voice

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WACSI: Two Decades of Resilience

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Steady Yet Agile: Mastering Leadership in an Ever-Changing World

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Exile, Resistance, and Hope: A Conversation with Christopher Wleh Sivili

27

The Ripple Effect – What Today’s Leaders Can Learn

28

When Purpose Leads: Building Trust in a Time of Doubt

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How Participatory Communication Can Transform Monitoring & Evaluation into a Tool for Real Impact

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Leading Through the Unknown

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Building a Foundation for Growth

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The Quiet Force: Leading with Consistency in a World of Chaos

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Reimagining Development in Africa: From Data to Dialogue, Accountability to Action

34

Sustainable Fashion for Climate Action: Eco-Friendly Solutions for Economic Empowerment

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Financial Independence for African CSOs: What It Takes and How to Get There

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Selling with Purpose: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Market Their Products

37

A New Vision for Development Policy and Practice: A Conversation with Dr. Moses Isooba

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How Remote Workforces Are Helping Non-Profits and Boosting Africa’s Creative Economy

39

Managing Change: How to Lead a #ShiftThePower Programme for Local Impact

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From Intern to Leader: Racheal Mwila's Journey at the Zambian Governance Foundation

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Empowering Youth in Underserved Communities: MoANF's Approach to Development

42

The Blue Economy in Africa and Opportunities for Civil Society Engagement

43

Partnering for Progress: How Public Affairs Strengthens Stakeholder Engagement

44

Peace and Security Trends in Africa: Reflections and Projections for 2025

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Re-energising Job Creation and Entrepreneurship in Africa

46

The Future of Artivism: Trends and Innovations in Social Change

47

Policy in Action: Lessons from the Mepe Flood Response in Ghana

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E-Health: Revolutionising Healthcare and Development in Africa

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Decentralising Activism through the Power of Leaderless Youth Movements: The Case of Kenya

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Civil Society and Government Relations in a Democratic Environment: Prospects and Challenges

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The Entrenched Power: Political Party Duopolies in Modern Democracies

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Tackling Child Marriage Through Agricultural Empowerment and Livelihood Support: The Quest of the Girls Empowerment Initiative

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Strengthening Africa: Leadership and Development with Michael of LeadAfrique International

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Overcoming Barriers and Promoting Synergy Between Academia and Development Practice

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Time for Gen Z's and Millennials to Step Up and Lead Africa into a Brighter Future?

56

Empowering Marginalised Communities: Insights from Dr. Joyce Wangari Ngugi

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Redefining Prosperity: Exploring Alternative Futures in a Climate Crisis

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Moulding the Future of Activism with Faith-Based Values: Insights from the Central Leadership Programme

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The importance of Cultural Education for Development Workers

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Exploring Africa's Start-Up Ecosystem and the Role of Digital Entrepreneurs

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Empowering Communities in South Africa Through Enterprise Development

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Driving Innovation and Social Impact in Creative Business Development in Nigeria: The TASCK Story

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Exploring the intricacies of Corruption in Public Procurement across Africa

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Exploring the Art and Science of Storytelling

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Exploring Sustainable Development: Perspectives from a Young African Woman

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Empowering Civil Society in Southern Africa

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Empowering Liberia: The Naymote Story with Eddie Jarwolo

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Role of Diasporian Youth in Advancing the African Dream

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Empowering Communities Through Philanthropic Leadership

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The importance of branding for Civil Society Organisations

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Helping People in Need in Kisumu County: The Story of Nyalenda Young Turks Community Based Organisation

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Building Financial Resilience for Civil Society Organisations

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Maximizing the Potential of High Turnover in the Development Sector

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Sustaining Activism in Africa through Collective Care

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Digital Activism in an Era of a Constrained Civic Space in Africa

76

"Forty-Five"

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Unveiling the Strength of Activism: Unraveling the Journey of Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan.

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Strengthening Organisational Resilience in the Face of Complexity

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How can Locally led development create thriving communities in Africa?

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The Learning Process: The Heartbeat of Capacity Building

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Is innovative financing the magic bullet to ensure civil society’s sustainability in Africa

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Capacity Planning

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How can Tax Justice Advocacy transform Africa's Development Paradigm

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Team Motivation and Engagement

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Promoting alternative livelihoods and self-driven development: The CASA Gambia Story

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Results Planning

87

Shifting Power, Sharing Power or asserting our Innate Power, where do we start?

88

Investments in Africa and its Impact on Human Rights

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How can the private sector work with civil society to promote innovation and inclusion for social change

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Resetting Leadership Development in Africa

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Why is trust a rare commodity in development spaces in Africa?

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Empowering Africa's Middle Class to Drive Positive Social Change

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Promoting Accountable and Inclusive Governance through Strengthening Civil Society: The Tilitonse Foundation Story

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Power of Collaborative Synergy between Civil Society and the Private Sector

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How can civil society harness Knowledge Management to reinforce its influence?

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Africa Reimagined

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Empowering farming communities through Agro-Financing and Technical Support in Zambia: The Mulimi Farmers Scheme Story

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Is the absence of proactive thinking retarding Civil Society’s Influence and Relevance?

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How can Young Africans contribute effectively to Climate Action

100

Reimagining, Redefining and Reseting! How can civil society elevate as a force for change in Africa in these turbulent times?

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How can transitional justice strengthen peace, security and governance in Africa?

102

Supporting Menstrual Health and Hygiene to Improve Girls' Wellbeing in Ghana: The Sante Initiative

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The Power of the narrative! Is storytelling the missing ingredient in Impact Measurement in Africa?

104

An Africa without Borders! Is it just a pipe dream or an achievable milestone for Africa’s transformation?

105

The Decolonization of International Aid or the Decolonization of our Minds! Are they two sides of the same coin?

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The struggle is real! Why citizen movements are reluctant to collaborate with traditional civil society entities?

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How the creative industry is a force for social change in Africa