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WHAT IF… we think differently?
Conversations with researchers and civic leaders shaping Africa’s future.


Africa’s Path – Part 2
This final episode shifts from diagnosis to action, focusing on how Africa can reclaim its development agenda. It highlights practical, homegrown solutions that empower entrepreneurs, strengthen agency, and spark innovation. Emphasising solidarity and resilience, the conversation champions entrepreneurship as the path to solving African problems and achieving self‑determined prosperity.
11 December 2025

Africa’s Path – Part 1
This opening episode of Africa’s Path examines the continent’s economic and social crossroads—spotlighting debt, food insecurity, and import dependence. It calls for redefining prosperity beyond GDP and explores bold, agency‑driven solutions rooted in entrepreneurship, innovation, and value addition. The conversation urges Africa to move past dependency toward inclusive, resilient transformation.
3 December 2025

So What? African Citizens Watch
This episode tackles the “So What?” behind African Citizens Watch—how civic tech drives real accountability. It traces the platform’s origins, its evidence‑to‑action impact, and lessons on promises vs reality. The discussion shows why civic tech must move beyond dashboards to shape governance, donor strategy, and grassroots advocacy across Africa.
26 November 2025
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