Day 1, Monday 29 July

Day 1, Monday 29 July

Opening and introduction of the academic presentations

Speakers: Bhekinkosi Moyo, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI); Ebrima Sall, TrustAfrica

Plenary Session

CAPSI and Mastercard Foundation Project Country Partners

Moderator: Wycliffe Ouma, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI)

Rapporteur: Prince Mudau, Wits University

Panelists:

  • Moses Okech – Makerere University
  • Tesfaye Zeleke – Addis Ababa University
  • Nalukui Milapo – University of Zambia
  • Tendai Murisa – SIVIO Institute
  • Ali Awni - The American University in Cairo

Networking Break

Parallel Stream 1

Panel 1: Impact Investment and De-Risking Social Investment through Three-sector Partnerships

Panel Chair: Moses Okech

Rapporteur: Zanele Makombe

Room: Kalundu

Speakers:

  • Divine Atinyo, Does Philanthropy Promote Climate Action and Resilience? Exploring The Mechanisms and Boundary Conditions, University of Cape Coast
  • Lelentle Motaung, Power And Conflict: Why Corporate Social Investments by Mines Are Not Delivering Sustainable Community Development In South Africa, Wits University
  • Warner Woodworth, How To Raise Over $1.2 Billion In A Decade, University of Utah
  • Neville Mangwiro, Rethinking Non-Profit Management: Exploring The Paradigm Shift from Philanthropy Towards Social Enterprise In NGOs, Wits University

Panel 2: Philanthropy and De-Risking Social Investment Through Three-sector Partnerships – Group A

Panel Chair: Tendai Murisa

Rapporteur: Chidza Chagutah

Room: Gwayi

Speakers:

  • Elisabeth Fosseli Olsen, Impact Investment and The Rise of The African Angle Investor, University of Oslo
  • Ronnie Murungu, Enhancing Youth Employability Through Collaborative Public-Private Partnerships: A Case Study Of South Africa's High Gear Program, International Youth Foundation
  • Shaibu Salifu, Prevalence Of Drug Abuse and Crime In South Africa: The Role of Philanthropy, Wits University
  • Aretha Mwana Maposa, Transformative Educational Leadership and Management Practices in Juvenile Correctional Secure Care Settings: A Grounded Theory Approach, Wits University

Panel 3: Philanthropy and De-Risking Social Investment Through Three-sector Partnerships – Group B

Panel Chair: Sylvester Horvey

Rapporteur: Daphney Namakhavani

Room: Matesti

Speakers:

  • Stephen Caleb Opuni, All Hands-on Deck for SDG4: An Action Toolkit for Collaboration in Education Systems, Planet One
  • Barbara Sematimba, Fostering Social Impact: Exploring Fiscal Hosting in African Philanthropy, IDP Foundation Inc.
  • Vivian Awuku, Importance Of Financial Technology in The Implementation of African Philanthropy, CivSource Africa

Panel 4: Climate Justice, Climate Change, Just Transition and Green Resourcing

Panel Chair: Jacob Mati

Rapporteur: Kamau Ndwiga

Room: Main

Speakers:

  • Tebello Putsoane, Exploring The Interplay Between Land Transactions, Flooding, Quality of Life and Power Dynamics in Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ) of Lesotho, University of the Free State
  • Tolbert Mucheri, Philanthropy, Climate Change, And Food Security Nexus: A Case Study of Higherlife Foundation’s Reimagine Rural Initiative in Zimbabwe, Higherlife Foundation and University of Cape Town
  • Douglas Nyathi, Climate Change and San Communities In Western Zimbabwe: Vulnerability, Customary Institutions, Local Knowledge And Adaptation Strategies, Lupane State University and University of Johannesburg
  • Shelly Satuku, Climate Change And Philanthropy: An Analysis of Forms of Philanthropy Towards Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation ETorts in Africa, SIVIO Institute and Wits University

Lunch

Parallel Stream 2

Panel 1: Philanthropy, Governance and Strategic Partnerships – Group A

Panel Chair: Aretha Mwana

Rapporteur: Shaibu Salifu

Room: Kalundu

Speakers:

  • Kevin Muli, Preservation Of Knowledge Systems Through Integration Of Indigenous Knowledge System: A Case Study Of Ogiek Community In Mau Forest, Kenya, Egerton University
  • Prince Mudau, Promoting Good Governance, Accountability, And Transparency: Regulatory Approaches For South Africa's Philanthropic Sector, Wits University
  • Sibongile Sowazi, Innovation And Change in African Philanthropy, A Case of Nelson Mandela University’s Online-Mandela-Giving Campaign, Nelson Mandela University

Panel 2: Philanthropy, Governance and Strategic Partnerships – Group B

Panel Chair: Alemu Azmeraw

Rapporteur: Shelly Shatuku

Room: Gwayi

Speakers:

  • Melody Mandevere, Comparative Analysis of Governance Models in African Philanthropic Foundations, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment
  • Zanele Makombe, Expressions Of Solidarity and Decolonisation of Philanthropy in Southern Africa, Wits University
  • Levious Chiukira, Decolonial Technology Integration in African Philanthropy Amidst The Fourth Industrial Revolution, University of Zimbabwe; African Institute of International Trade and Diplomacy

Panel 3: Feminist Philanthropies/Women in African Philanthropy – Group A

Panel Chair: Halima Mahomed

Rapporteur: Eleanor Chipeta

Room: Matesti

Speakers:

  • Mary Ojuang, Feminist Approaches to Participatory Grant Making in African Philanthropy: Amplifying Grassroots Movements, Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi
  • Gosiame Noge, EJecting Change in Working Conditions Of Women In Platinum Mining: The Role Of Feminist Philanthropy, Wits University
  • Chiedza Chagutah, Philanthropy's Blind Spot? An African Feminist Analysis of Resourcing of Rural Women-Led Community-Based Organisations In South Africa, Wits University

Panel 4: Feminist Philanthropies/Women in African Philanthropy – Group B

Panel Chair: Joyce Omwoha

Rapporteur: Wycliffe Ouma

Room: Main

Speakers:

  • Zinhle Carol Mbili, GrandMother Magic!, Wits University
  • Thandi Makhubele, Exploring Local Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Women's Roles In South Africa – Spotlighting Women's Participation in Community Philanthropy After Crisis, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment
  • Siphelele Mahlaba, Gender Equality and Reduced Inequalities: Analysing the Opportunities and The Challenges for Attaining Sustainable Development in South Africa, University of the Free State
  • Neo Raliphada, African Women in Philanthropy, their Legacy in Review, Day Seven Group

Panel 5: Climate Justice, Climate Change, Just Transition and Green Resourcing

Panel Chair: Warner Woodworth

Rapporteur: Samuel Appiah

Room: Kazuma

Speakers:

  • Douglas Nyathi, Urban Climate Change and The Realities of The Poor: Perceptions, Risks And Responses In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Lupane State University and University of Johannesburg
  • Sandile Tshabalala, ‘I Do It for My Children’ Impact Stories from Huruma Bantfu’s Co-Execution Of ‘Strengthening the Township Economy Ecosystem’ In Partnership with The Aspen Network Of Development Entrepreneurs, Wits University
  • Tsele Moloi, Social Entrepreneurship Opportunity-Centered Approach to Achieving SDGs: The Case of Book Ibhoni, Wits University

End of Day