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African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development
African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development
The twin issues of decolonisation and anti-racism have been recognised over the years to be important approaches to promote development in Africa. There has been a lot of academic papers, research and debate on the issues. But it has not fundamentally changed approaches to development work. This is why the renewed interest by Christian Aid and the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) in 2023 is quite commendable. There is the need to critically re-examine African history and envision a new path forward for the continent, a path rooted in justice, equity and reclamation of African identity.
The challenge of development is arguably one of the greatest challenges that has dominated world history. Human beings have always been concerned about how to improve their condition of living and better confront the forces of nature and the environment. Over the years, a lot of progress has been made on how to deal with the challenges of development and improve the standard and condition of living of human beings.
Social Protection is a critical mechanism for reducing poverty and inequality, enhancing human capital and promoting inclusive growth. Social Protection has evolved in Nigeria. The early initiatives were largely adhoc and fragmented, focusing on specific groups such as civil servants or the elderly and sectors such as health and education. But over the years, there is a gradual shift towards a more comprehensive and integrated approach.
Leadership in Africa is both a critical determinant and a reflection of the continent’s socio-political and economic trajectory. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, vast natural resources, and a burgeoning youth demographic, Africa holds immense potential to be a global leader in innovation, culture, and sustainable development. However, this potential remains largely untapped due to enduring challenges related to leadership, governance, and institutional capacity.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all the 193 members of the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Prior to this launch, World leaders at the Rio+20 conference in 2012 had agreed to develop a new set of goals to succeed the Millenium Development Goals
Education is regarded as one of the fundamental requirements that a person requires to be able to develop oneself and contribute to the society. Broadly speaking Education refers to the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and beliefs through various forms of teaching, training, and research. It helps individuals develop their cognitive, emotional, and social abilities, enabling them to participate in the world around them.
The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change (IEA, 2020). The wave of energy transition sweeping through the globe presents both challenges and opportunities for Nigeria’s mining sector. Historically, Nigeria’s mining sector has been a significant contributor to the country’s economy, with the sector once being a major exporter of tin, columbite, and coal (Nigeria Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, 2020).
