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Podcast Series: The Future of NGOs – Part 1
We are back with a new season of the What If… We Think Differently? Podcast. This 4-part series will discuss the future of NGOs, especially concerning their long-term sustainability. In this episode, we discuss the dramatic shifts in NGO funding that unfolded in January 2025, focusing on the significant cuts to official development aid by…
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Infrastructures for the Future Convening
From April 8th to 10th, we had the privilege of participating in the Infrastructures for the Future convening, graciously hosted by Inspire Change. Infrastructures for the Future (IF) is a global gathering of community foundation support organisations (CFSO) and their allies. It brings together practitioners leading national and regional CFSO working in Africa, the Americas,…
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Building Sustainable NGOs – A New Udemy Course
The funding landscape is shifting dramatically, and donor-dependent NGOs across Africa are feeling the impact. The recent closure of USAID is just one example of a broader trend—many funders have already scaled back their official development aid commitments. Now, more than ever, NGOs must explore innovative funding models to remain resilient. This masterclass series, developed…
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SIVIOKonect: Issue 1, 2025
Jan to March 2025 Welcome to the first issue of SIVIOKonect in 2025. In this issue, we put a spotlight on the activities that we carried out since the beginning of the year until March 2025. It has been a roller coaster ride so far, with too many unforeseen disruptions to our work. We have…
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REPORT: Contemporary CSR Trends in Zimbabwe
Contemporary CSR Trends in Zimbabwe: An Analysis of Publicly Listed Companies. This comprehensive analysis covers the corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) from 2018 to 2023. Key highlights from the report include:
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South Africa Citizens Watch Featured on Newzroom Afrika
Yolokazi Mfuto, our Country Researcher for South Africa, appeared on ‘Newzroom Afrika’ to discuss her recent report, “South Africa Citizens Watch- Assessment of Actions Implemented by the GNU since July 2024“. The report sheds light on the Government of South Africa’s progress in delivering on the promises outlined in the maiden speech of the Government…
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The Future of NGOs
The sudden closure of USAID has sent shockwaves through Africa’s social service sector, forcing many NGOs to either shut down or drastically cut back their programs. This report delves into the profound implications of this funding crisis, highlighting the immediate challenges faced by these organisations. It explores the ripple effects on communities that rely heavily…
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Assessment of the Fulfilment of Election Promises by 5 African Governments- African Citizens Watch Country Briefs-2024
In 2018, SIVIO Institute established the zimcitizenswatch.org Platform, which was a tracking tool to assess the fulfilment of promises made to citizens by the elected Government of Zimbabwe. This platform grew as additional countries were included and became known as the African Citizens Watch platform. The platform was expanded in 2024 to include the newly…
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Open Access Book: African Philanthropy
African Philanthropy Philanthropic Responses to Covid-19 and Development Goals in Africa This book, initially published in March 2023, is now accessible as an Open Access. The book offers a fresh and compelling exploration of African philanthropy and development. It provides a critical analysis of philanthropic responses in both crisis and non-crisis situations, emphasizing how collaborations…
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The state of promises fulfilment by the MCP regime four (4) years down the line
INTRODUCTION The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was elected to office on June 28, 2020. This was after the nullification of the 2019 presidential results based on electoral irregularities. MCP made more than 204 promises through its manifesto[1]. Where are we four (4) years down the line and with elections earmarked for September 2025? Promising is…
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