Prosperity Revisited

  I am encouraged by the mix of responses and diversity of opinions that have been received since the publication of my article on the Prosperity Gospel in Africa.  I have often pointed to the empowering nature of aspects ofRead more…

Dialogue Shaping Mission Shaping Dialogue

A response to Chawkat Moucarry’s ‘A Lifelong Journey with Islam’ I met Chawkat Moucarry 30 years ago in Paris, when we attended the same church. At that time, his article would have triggered a different response from me. I wasRead more…

Dialogue Shaping Mission Shaping Dialogue

A response to Chawkat Moucarry’s ‘A Plea For Dialogue.’    I met Chawkat Moucarry 30 years ago in Paris, when we attended the same church. At that time, his article would have triggered a different response from me. I wasRead more…

Down to Earth:Intro to Lausanne Radio Conversation

With the “Down to Earth” radio series we want to stimulate discussion around the CT2010 themes on the continent of Africa. Please listen in and respond to this programme!

U.S. Foundation Funding for Africa: 2015 Edition

U.S. foundations made grants totaling nearly $1.5 billion focused on Africa in 2012. This represented 25 percent of foundations’ international giving, up from 14 percent in 2002. Produced by Foundation Center in cooperation with Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group, this first-everRead more…

A New Economic Philosophy for Africa

Why Africa needs society-minded entrepreneurs, not glitzy projects, and how the economic philosophy of Africapitalism can guide the way. There is a growing interest in entrepreneurs as the solution to contemporary global challenges—climate change, poverty, and disease. This view ofRead more…

The plan for Africa is now being chosen by Africans

‘Kupanga ni Kuchagua’ – to plan is to choose. These are the words of the late Julius Nyerere, considered father of Tanzania. The plan for Africa is now being chosen by Africans. As a Tanzanian, and I feel encouraged by theRead more…

African Council for Accreditation and Accountability (AfCAA)

The vision of the African Council for Accreditation and Accountability (AfCAA) is to unlock Africa’s potential through adherence to Biblical management standards. The mission of the initiative is to bring about public trust in organizations through awareness raising, advocacy andRead more…