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Philanthropy and the Law in Southern Africa
Originally posted on Wings: https://members.wingsweb.org/news/651286 By Tendai Murisa and Shelly Satuku at SIVIO Institute The past decade has seen a nascent philanthropy/giving/solidarity movement in Southern Africa, like many other parts of the continent. There has been an increase in institutionalised forms of giving across the region through foundations led by High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI), community-based forms of solidarity…
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Convening On Civic Space In Africa – The Role Of Philanthropy
Dr Tendai Murisa was able to deliver a presentation and share insights on the “Challenges to Citizens’ Collective Action” on the 1st of June 2023 in partnership with CAPSI
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Citizen Led Democracy with the Civic Tech in Africa podcast
What does a citizen-led look like? How do we leverage technology to help us fulfil the vision of a citizen-led democracy? How do these technological tools help us manifest the African Charter on Democracy Election and Governance? SIVIO Institute (SI) is an independent organisation focused on ensuring that citizens are at the centre of processes of socio-economic…
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PUBLISHED JOURNAL ARTICLE IN THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Reimagining survival under COVID-19: A micro business perspective of navigating constant disruption in Zimbabwe https://doi.org/10.1080/26437015.2022.2108739 Abstract The article investigates the impact of COVID-19 on micro-business enterprises (MBEs), establishing the coping strategies used to mitigate the impact and build resilience. A practical framework for building resilience is recommended for use by enterprises as part of contributing…
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Interview: Community Philanthropy in Zimbabwe.
Original: Community Philanthropy in Zimbabwe — Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group In this segment, AGAG Executive Director Niamani Mutima talks with Eddah Jowah and Dr. Tendai Murisa of the Sivio Institute about their research on community philanthropy in Zimbabwe. They discuss two recent reports, “Community Foundations in Zimbabwe: An Analysis of Eleven Case Studies” and “Evaluating…
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Institutions and the Work of Citizens: Kettering Foundation
How might institutions better align with the work of a democratic citizenry? This is a question that Kettering has explored with multiple institutions working in a variety of contexts. Tendai Murisa, executive director of the SIVIO Institute in Zimbabwe, draws on his experience working with think tanks, philanthropy, and other civil society organizations to highlight…