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Placing Africa on an irreversible path to transformation.

I'm Hesphina, Associate Lecturer at a School of Governance. I help leaders, institutions and audiences think clearly about governance, peace and development on the continent.

PhD, University of the Witwatersrand · Former Deputy Chief of Staff, African Union Commission · Former Deputy Chief Executive, NEPAD Secretariat

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University of the Witwatersrand
PhD · Associate Lecturer
African Union Commission
Former Deputy Chief of Staff
AUDA-NEPAD
Former Deputy Chief Executive
G20
G20 / T20
Reference group chair, SA 2025
GMT
Graça Machel Trust
Former Board Chair, NABW Zimbabwe
CA
Crisis Action
Africa Director
ACCORD
ACCORD
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Six areas fundamental to Africa's transformation

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Placing Africa on an irreversible path to transformation.

Six areas fundamental to Africa's transformation

Governance

Peace & Human Security

Natural Resources Governance

Sustainable Development