Charles Vandyck

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Charles Kojo Vandyck is a development practitioner, thought leader, and advocate for transformative change in majority-world communities. As the Head of Capacity Development at WACSI and a member of the RINGO Systems Change initiative, Charles has been instrumental in strengthening civil society organisations to drive sustainable, community-led impact. With credentials as a certified Change the Game Academy Master Trainer and an IFC-Learning and Performance Institute Trainer, he blends a wealth of practical expertise with a deep passion for leadership development, organisational growth, and systems transformation. Charles is also a recognised podcaster, amplifying critical conversations on global development, equity, and innovation.

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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy

The proposal by former President John Dramani Mahama to establish a 24-hour economy has sparked a thought-provoking conversation within Ghana's political and economic circles. As...

Gabon’s Coup Crisis- Unraveling Democracy, Colonial Shadows, and Pathways Forward

The unfolding crisis in Gabon, marked by a daring move by a group of mutinous soldiers seizing national television to annul recent election results...

Ghana’s 2025 Budget: A Bold Plan or More of the Same?

Today Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2025 Budget, the first financial roadmap under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Under the...

Investing for Civil Society Organisations: A Path to Financial Stability

African CSOs face financial instability due to reliance on short-term donor grants. Strategic investments, guided by local context, can build resilience, independence, and long-term sustainability.

Niger Junta Given One Week to Cede Power – A Scenario Analysis and its Impact on Citizens in Niger and the ECOWAS Region

The recent military uprising in Niger has sparked a regional crisis, leading to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) urging the swift release and...

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African Professors Must Stop Counting Publications — And Start Building Nations

Africa’s universities overflow with research but lack real-world innovation — a crisis fueled by the “publish or perish” culture.

Ghana’s Galamsey Fight: A Presidential Powwow and What Comes Next

President John Mahama met with Civil Society Organisations to tackle Ghana’s illegal mining crisis, pledging real action beyond politics to restore lands, rivers, and communities.

Turning a Tomato Glut into a Pathway for Food Security

Mahama’s tomato purchase spotlights Ghana’s food glut crisis and weak systems that waste farmers’ harvests.

Africa’s Currency Paradox and the Push for De-Dollarisation 

Ghana’s Education Minister highlights currency dependence, BRICS strategies, and the push for a common African currency
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