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Storytelling Reimagined: A Tried and Tested Evaluation Method Reinvented
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Stories as Data For millennia, stories have been told throughout the world but those of us who live and work throughout Africa know the specific meaning and importance of storytelling on this continent. Throughout Africa, stories don’t only transmit information, they also preserve culture, connect communities, and validate experiences. Now through the use of Causal…
What Africa has taught us – 25 years on and still learning
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With over 25 years and more than 500 engagements across the continent, Africa continues to teach us. It stretches our thinking, refines our practice, and deepens our respect for humanity. While no one can ever claim to fully understand its complexity, our experience has yielded valuable insights and practical tips for those undertaking evaluations across…
Unpacking the application of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in data collection and data analysis techniques: A case study of evaluation analyses practices
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Made in Africa evaluation (MAE) is often critiqued for not having implementation methods, approaches and tools. Much discussion has been focused on building Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) to inform the implementation of MAE. What possibilities does IKS have for developing types of data collection and analysis methods? Let us explore this idea. As part of…
Reimagining Africa’s future from within
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We were never in the dark Africa has long been painted with broad strokes, we are often seen as the “dark continent”, a place of unending challenge. And yes, we do know hardship. You could argue that the ubiquity of struggle has toughened us and has potentially made us more adaptable. But even by those…
When the world feels wobbly
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It is easy to feel adrift but the strength of our connections and the depth of our shared knowledge offer a way forward. Community support becomes a steady force to build our resilience. A time of upheaval At the moment it feels like unpredictability has become the only constant. We have a global crisis that…
Ciki’s Journey: A Triumph of Resilience and Corporate Support reassuring that dreams do come true.
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In the townships of Cape Town, where challenges often overshadow opportunities, Cikizwa—affectionately known as Ciki—has built a thriving culinary business against the odds. Her journey is one of resilience, determination, and the crucial role of funding in helping entrepreneurs take their first steps towards success. Southern Hemisphere has been so inspired by Ciki’s Graceland Cafe’s success…
