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Who Benefits from Africa’s Underdevelopment? A Critical Reflection on Power, Decolonisation and Locally Led Development

Rich in resources, yet 464M in extreme poverty. It's time to ask: Who benefits from Africa's continued underdevelopment?

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Up to 40% of global land is degraded. Why land restoration is now central to climate, food security and livelihoods at COP17.

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African non-profits are trapped in grant cycles. True sustainability means building organizational sovereignty and control over resources.

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