What If... We think differently?

What do you see as the link between democracy and economic progress or development? Can one advance without the other? In this podcast we flesh out this important link explaining the interplay between livelihood, trade, asset accumulation and resource distribution. We demonstrate that the processes which govern these activities are the expression of democracy.  Tendai Murisa, Belinda Chaora and Eddah Jowah.  Twitter: @tmurisa @bchaora @E_Jowah 

11-30

26:36

We each have our firm positions on what our political solutions should look like. But rarely do we take a step back to think about the consequences of our refusal to compromise. In this episode, Tendai is joined by Claire as they explore the impact of our failed national conversations and what good conversation on national discourse can look like. Tendai Murisa, Claire Nyamayaro and Belinda Chaora Twitter: @tmurisa @bchaora @Clairenyamayaro

11-30

24:24

In this podcast we look at the concept of citizenship, what it looks like and how can it be practiced by everyday people. We consider some activities being done by ordinary residents that demonstrate active citizenship. Tendai Murisa, Sharon Murisa and Belinda Chaora Twitter: @tmurisa @Shazzyvimbai

11-29

21:37

In this podcast, we look at how citizens can take back control of how their cities or urban centers are run by being more involved in problem-solving. We showcase some examples that have happened in Zimbabwe, where citizens have engaged in co-production leading to new forms of accountability and change. Tendai Murisa, Eddah Jowah and Belinda Chaora Twitter: @tmurisa @E_Jowah

11-28

25:53

In this episode, we demonstrate the importance of understanding democracy not just as a political conversation but one that is outworked in many other spaces including religious, social, and economic spaces. We speak specifically about the role religious bodies have in understanding and practicing active citizenship as contributors to associational life. Tendai Murisa, Nonstikelelo Nzula and Belinda Chaora Twitter: @tmurisa @NontsiNzula

11-28

25:17

Democracy has several sites of expression including the working of communities within and amongst each other through associations and networks of solidarity to solve public problems. This episode uncovers some of the sites of expression, and by extension sites of democracy in practice. Tendai Murisa, Nolwazi Ndlovu and Belinda Chaora. Twitter: @tmurisa @Nolwazindlovu24

11-28

21:35

In this podcast, we revisit the issue of democracy with a specific focus on democracy as a way of life-starting in the home. How has democracy been demonstrated in African societies and what is wrong with that current demonstration? We try to demonstrate the link between democracy and active citizenship. Featuring: Tendai Murisa, Rebekah Cross, and Belinda Chaora. Twitter: @tmurisa

11-28

24:20

How do we talk to each other, how do we get ourselves to engage in meaningful conversations where we don't talk over each other or blame-shift when criticism comes? What is our common ground for public discourse? Let’s discuss this topic and see how we can improve our public debates.

10-19

22:26

As Zimbabweans, what do the next 5 years look like? What if we analyze the agencies of demobilization? Let’s discuss these and see how we ensure collective mobilization.

10-08

19:35

What if we think differently about inclusive democracy and inclusive development? What does that look like and how do we implement it?

09-17

15:54

What if we reconsider everyday forms of rural social organization as a real impediment to democracy? What would reforms for inclusive democracy look like

09-12

21:32

What if we think differently about creating networks of solidarity in fighting/pushing back against authoritarianism?

09-12

10:13

We are at a moment where assumptions about stability and democracy are under challenge. Could this be the moment to rethink and build upon what works

09-11

25:30

We discuss the supposed ephemeral nature of community-based foundations practicing philanthropy in African Philanthropy. In this conversation, Tendai and Nonstikelelo interrogate the lack of systems, structure, and sustainability of African organisations. Although agile and responsive, Tendai posits that such African philanthropy organisations have not set themselves up for permanence because in their minds the problems they deal with are temporary ones that require a temporary solution. Despite their ephemerality, these pools build community resilience in a significant way. They stand against a potential threat of loss of agency when larger organisations engage with communities. The conversation also raises questions about how broad-based participation can lead to robust community engagement.

12-07

28:50

In this episode, we discuss the future of African Philanthropy as well as its vast potential to contribute towards the development of the continent. The conversation highlights emerging opportunities for giving from a growing African middle class, an engaged and connected youthful population and the growing impact of African multinational corporations with larger capacities to contribute through corporate social responsibility channels. A key thread in this conversation is the opportunity for philanthropic efforts to be directed in transformative ways in support of high-growth economic industries. In addition, Tendai discusses how African philanthropy has the capacity to bring together different players in a non-partisan and a-political atmosphere, centred on the singular agenda of Africa’s development