Despite political independence, Africa’s economies remain tied to foreign currencies, sparking renewed calls for financial sovereignty at the UPSA Annual Leadership Lecture.
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.
"Everything rises and falls on leadership", but is it enough? Examining why decades of leadership changes in Africa haven’t fully solved poverty, weak institutions, and poor governance.