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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Empowering International Development: The #ShiftThePower Movement and its Quest for Transformation

The forthcoming #ShiftThePower Global Summit, scheduled to convene in the vibrant city of Bogota from the 5th to the 7th of December 2024, offers a...

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...

From Imposition to Solidarity

Local ideas overlooked, Western voices amplified. The stark reality of global development bias in action.

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...

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Beyond Donor Funding: Rethinking Ghana’s Civil Society Sustainability

Ghana's traditional donor-funded CSO model is changing. What comes next for survival, relevance and lasting impact?

Relocating the Seat or Reimagining the Table?

True power shift isn't a bigger slice of the same pie — it's baking a new pie where local actors decide what matters, what counts, and what success looks like.

The Strategy Questions Every Executive Director Should Ask

Explore 12 essential strategic questions every Executive Director should ask to strengthen leadership, align resources, improve organisational impact and turn strategy into everyday practice.

Non-Profit Boards Must Govern the Future, Not Just the Budget

A brief look at why non-profit boards need to move beyond routine reporting and governance to make space for meaningful strategic discussion and organisational impact.
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