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Alternative Convos with Charles Kojo Vandyck

Charles Kojo Vandyck
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Africa
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Alternative Convos is a discussion show at the intersection between social cohesion and social change in Africa. It is an alternative platform, a safe space for alternative views.

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In Season 2 episode 15 of Alternative Convos, Charles talks to Berhanu Demissie, Executive Director of the Development Expertise Center (DEC), Ethiopia, an organisation dedicated to empowering communities and driving change at the grassroots level ab... more

Welcome listeners, to Season 2 of Charles Speaks on Alternative Convos. This episode is titled “ Leading with Consistency in a World of Shifting Tides” Recently, I published a book titled The Art and Science of Consistent Leadership: Steady Steps to ... more

Welcome, listeners, to a Special Edition of Charles Speaks on Alternative Convos. Today’s episode is titled "Power, Succession, and the People’s Voice". We are taking a look at democracy in Africa, what it looks like today, how it is changing, and wh... more

Welcome, dear listeners, to a Special Edition of Charles Speaks on Alternative Convos. Today’s episode is beautifully titled “WACSI: Two Decades of Resilience.” This spoken word performance is a heartfelt tribute to the 20th Anniversary Celebration o... more

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Recent Guests

Berhanu Demissie
Executive Director of the Development Expertise Center
Development Expertise Center
Episode: How the Development Expertise Center is Impacting Ethiopia’s Remote Communities
Christopher Sivili
Human rights defender from Liberia, currently living in exile in Ghana.
Students Organise to Fight Torture (SOFT)
Episode: Exile, Resistance, and Hope: A Conversation with Christopher Wleh Sivili
Audu Liberty Oseni
Executive director of the Centre for Development Communication, based in Abuja, Nigeria, and a leading voice in development communication.
Centre for Development Communication
Episode: How Participatory Communication Can Transform Monitoring & Evaluation into a Tool for Real Impact
Blessing Osagie Christopher
A seasoned development professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.
Pledge For Change Secretariat
Episode: Reimagining Development in Africa: From Data to Dialogue, Accountability to Action
Allwell Akhigbe
Co-founder and CEO of Travaille Ensemble, bilingual African fundraising consultant focused on empowering NGOs for locally led development.
Travaille Ensemble
Episode: Financial Independence for African CSOs: What It Takes and How to Get There
Sylvia Njambi
Dynamic partnership strategist and resource mobilization expert dedicated to reshaping sustainable development in Africa.
Change the Game Alliance
Episode: Selling with Purpose: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Market Their Products
Dr. Moses Isooba
Executive Director of the Uganda National NGO Forum
Uganda National NGO Forum
Episode: A New Vision for Development Policy and Practice: A Conversation with Dr. Moses Isooba
Sydney Scott Sam
CEO of Workspace Global, a platform connecting African businesses and nonprofits with creative talent
Workspace Global
Episode: How Remote Workforces Are Helping Non-Profits and Boosting Africa’s Creative Economy
Robert White
Chief Executive Officer of Tilitonse Foundation, a dynamic grant making and capacity development facility, committed to empowering local communities in Malawi.
Tilitonse Foundation
Episode: Managing Change: How to Lead a #ShiftThePower Programme for Local Impact

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Charles Kojo Vandyck
Host of discussions centered around social cohesion and change, frequently engages with experts and advocates in the non-profit sector, offering a platform for marginalized viewpoints.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
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    Excellent interviews addressing complex issues. Raising points that make you think. Love this podcast

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How Participatory Communication Can Transform Monitoring & Evaluation into a Tool for Real Impact
Q: What are some of the unique approaches or tools that you have seen work very well with communities?
Liberty describes using indigenous communication approach and local language to foster trust and engagement in community conversations.
How Participatory Communication Can Transform Monitoring & Evaluation into a Tool for Real Impact
Q: Why are you focusing on development communication at this point in your professional civil society journey?
Liberty discusses his passion to change the way communication is perceived in civil society, stressing its role as a dialogue rather than just media mentions.
Reimagining Development in Africa: From Data to Dialogue, Accountability to Action
Q: What should we do to reimagine development?
Blessing emphasizes individual engagement and the need for each person to become a leader in their own space, encouraging intentionality in actions and aspirations.
Reimagining Development in Africa: From Data to Dialogue, Accountability to Action
Q: What is the challenge that seems to cut across our development space in Africa?
Blessing identifies a leadership gap as the overarching failure in the development space that goes beyond political leaders to individual actions and responses.
How the Development Expertise Center is Impacting Ethiopia’s Remote Communities
Q: What are some of the strategies that you have been using that have been working over the years?
Berhanu discusses the importance of community-led approaches and economic empowerment strategies for marginalized groups.

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2. Christopher Sivili
3. Audu Liberty Oseni
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5. Allwell Akhigbe
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7. Dr. Moses Isooba
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