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New Faces, Same Challenges? A Five-Year Performance Review of Government Action in Malawi (2020–2025)
The 2025 Malawi Barometer Report offers a rigorous, data-driven assessment of the Government of Malawi’s performance from 2020 to 2025. Informed by the African Citizens Watch platform, the report tracks 204 electoral promises made by the Malawi Congress Party across five key sectors—Economy, Governance, Corruption, Climate Change, and Social Services. Drawing on verified sources from
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Africa’s Path – New Insight
Africa stands at a crossroads—rich in potential, yet navigating complex global and domestic challenges. The latest Insight from Dr Murisa offers a timely and thought-provoking analysis of the continent’s evolving trajectory. From shifting geopolitical alliances to the urgent need for economic resilience and inclusive governance, this piece unpacks the forces shaping Africa’s future. Key Themes
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New insight: AI in Africa: Do we understand its potential (for democracy and economic growth)?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often hailed as a game-changer — a force capable of reshaping how societies function, how decisions are made, and even how economies grow. But how much of this transformation is Africa truly prepared for? In this new insight, we take a grounded, non-expert look at AI’s unfolding role in Africa’s democratic
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INSIGHT: Gangsterism: A New Form of Power. Can the accountability movement respond?
Our latest article Gangsterism: A New Form of Power explores the growing influence of gangsterism in global and local governance. It highlights how criminal networks, from Albanian mafias to corrupt government officials, are driven by greed and power, disregarding laws and ethical standards. The author argues that this phenomenon is not just about crime but
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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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The NGO of the Future
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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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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Citizens’ Perceptions and Expectations in Zimbabwe- The 2024 Assessment
Citizens’ Perceptions and Expectations in Zimbabwe- The 2024 Assessment Our fifth report on Citizens’ Perceptions and Expectations from Zimbabwe has been published. It has been five years of inquiring from citizens to understand their expectations and desires from the people they put into office. Since starting this process, we have dealt with a government led
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African Philanthropy: Kicking Away the Scaffold
As the field of ‘African philanthropy’ grows, there is an emerging divergence of what the term actually means. There are three notable tendencies in trying to answer this question; first, there is a school of thought which states that African philanthropy is about the growth of a new set of resources (financial and otherwise) that
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Full Report: Rhetoric and Reality
Rhetoric and Reality: An analysis of government’s performance (Sep 2023 – Aug 2024) Download the full report: https://doi.org/10.59186/SI.5F6F649N Read the report summary: 2024 Zimbabwe Government Assessment Summary Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Background 3.0 Dimensions of the Crises 4.0 Methodology 5.0 Findings ___Economy ___Governance ___Social Services ___Rural Development 6.0 Conclusion 1.0 Introduction Zimbabwe has