Reinventing Africa Podcast

[EN] In this episode of Reinventing Africa , host Kah Walla sits down with Alice Malongte, consultant at STRATEGIES!, to discuss Hope as a pillar of a Functional State. What does it take for citizens to trust in their future? They explore key elements like decent jobs, a stable entrepreneurial ecosystem, crisis management, and the role of arts and culture. How can states foster a sense of security...

Un État ne doit pas seulement être présent, il doit aussi garantir la sécurité et la durabilité de ses institutions. Mais comment instaurer la confiance entre les citoyens et l’État ? Pourquoi l’État de droit et la participation citoyenne sont-ils cruciaux pour un développement durable ? Dans cet épisode, Franck Essi , économiste et consultant senior chez STRATEGIES!, nous éclaire sur : ✅ Pourquo...

In this episode, Kah Walla sits down with Gilles Yabi , Executive Director and Founder of WATHI , one of West Africa’s most insightful think tanks. From the Africa Conference of the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance in Abuja , they dive into the concept of the Functional State , focusing on its first pillar: Presence . What happens when the state is absent? In manyAfrican countries, the s...

A functional state is a state you can see and feel. But what does "presence" really mean? Why is it crucial for transforming agri-food systems and ensuring essential services, especially in rural areas? In this episode, Aurélie Majo , senior consultant at STRATEGIES!, joins the discussion to explore: ✅ How state presence impacts agriculture and local economies. ✅ The essential infrastr...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of " Reinventing Africa ," a visionary podcast brought to you by Strategies! Join hosts Kah Walla and Baba Dodo as they embark on a profound journey to reshape the future of Africa. Inspired by the legendary Thomas Sankara's call to "dare to invent the future," this episode sets the stage for a series dedicated to rethinking governance and accelerating systemic cha...

Reinventing Africa is a podcast by STRATEGIES! which analyzes discusses and determines what is needed to "Build Functional States in Africa" that can ensure sustainable development for the continent. Hosted by leading consultants with over 30 years of experience in Governance & Development issues in Africa, the podcast brings on board key experts who will enable you to immerse yourself in pass...