| Activity | Description |
| Keynote Address | Speaker
o Natalia Kanem, United Nations Population Fund
Introduced by o Akwasi Aidoo, Humanity United
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| Plenary Session
Creating an Enabling Environment |
he Policies dimension concerns the regulatory and institutional frameworks shaping the philanthropic sector, encompassing laws, regulations, and governance structures. A notable shift in this dimension is the growing emphasis on transparency and accountability. Philanthropic organisations are now more than ever expected to provide clarity on their activities and impact, holding themselves accountable to their stakeholders
Moderator o Atieno Odhiambo, Urgent Action Fund-Africa
Speakers o Gibril Faal, London School of Economics o Nyeleti Honwana, Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation o Cheikh Gueye, Alternative Report on Africa
Link to watch the recording: https://bit.ly/45o7fXW
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| Parallel Session 1
Regulatory Frameworks |
The session on Regulatory Frameworks explored the influence of regulatory structures on the philanthropic sector, the government’s role in directing philanthropic activity, and the potential of regulations to either facilitate or obstruct philanthropic efforts
Moderator o Tendai Murisa, SIVIO Institute
Speakers o Shelly Satuku, SIVIO Institute o Jacob Mati, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment o Stigmata Tenga, Africa Philanthropy Network o Muhammed Lamin Saidykhan, Climate Action Network International
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| Parallel Session 2
Exploring New Financing Models |
The conversation on Exploring New Financing Models investigated the influence of financing models on the philanthropic sector, highlighting the potential of innovative strategies to enhance resource availability and bolster sustainability
Moderator o Ibrahima Aidara, Open Society Foundations
Speakers o Memory Kachambwa, FEMNET o Briggs Bomba, TrustAfrica o Tsitsi Midzi, Urgent Action Fund-Africa
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| Parallel Session 3
Governance and Leadership |
The panel on Governance and Leadership examined the influence of governance and leadership on the development of the philanthropic sector. It stressed the potential of enhanced governance structures and leadership approaches to bolster the growth and efficacy of philanthropic organisations.
Moderator o Jackie Asiimwe, CivSource-Africa
Speakers o Aisha Dabo, Africtivist Network o Khalil Ben Chérif, Global Institute 4 Transitions o Fatou Jagne Senghor, Center for Women’s Right and Leadership
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| Plenary Session
Ecosystem Mapping |
The session on Ecosystem Mapping presented findings from research carried out by TrustAfrica (Western Africa) and the East Africa Philanthropy Network (Eastern Africa), in collaboration with WINGS.
Moderator o Bhekinkosi Moyo, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment
Speakers o Purity Mumo, East Africa Philanthropy Network o Bweme Antonio, WINGS o Rouguietou Khady Sow, TrustAfrica
Link to watch the recording: https://bit.ly/3YUHzju
Link to access the findings: https://wingsweb.org/en/philanthropy-support-ecosystems-africa
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| Closing | Speakers
o Coumba Toure, Board Chair of TrustAfrica
Introduced by o Ebrima Sall, TrustAfrica
Link to watch the recording: https://bit.ly/3OVSd50
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