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A dynamic digital library and central knowledge repository designed to amplify learning, inspire action, and drive development across Africa.
See More ResourcesCentre LSD is renowned for leader and leadership development, strategic management and certification, and sustainable development. Our identity is rooted in the belief that transformative change in Africa begins with ethical leadership, strategic thinking, and inclusive development.

Over the years, we have built deep expertise in capacity building—developing the skills, abilities, systems, and resources that individuals, organizations, and communities need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world. Backed by a strong professional team, proven programming approaches, and a track record of integrity and impact, Centre LSD continues to serve as a trusted institution for transformative change across the continent.
An African society with strategic leadership and sustainable development.
To work with forces of positive change to empower citizens to transform society.
Centre LSD is guided by eight core values, captured in the acronym DFIDPATT — that define our work, inform our decisions, and drive our impact across Africa.
We embrace all people regardless of race, religion, gender, ability, or background, and work to ensure inclusive participation and representation at all levels.
We believe in and promote the full equality of women and men in access to opportunities, rights, resources, and leadership across all spheres of society.
We are committed to aligning our actions with our words, ensuring we consistently uphold honesty, trust, and ethical standards in everything we do.
We uphold the inherent worth of every individual, promoting respect, fairness, and non-discrimination in all our programs and engagements
We advance the unity and political and economic independence of Africa, while promoting African-led solutions to the continent’s unique challenges.
We provide timely, accurate, and transparent reports to all stakeholders, and remain answerable for our decisions, actions, and use of resources.
We operate with openness, clarity, and accessibility — ensuring that our processes, structures, and outcomes are visible and easy to verify.
We act as catalysts for bold, people-centered change that challenges the status quo and delivers long-term social, cultural, economic, and political transformation.
Centre LSD continues to serve as an authority in sustainable development and strategic change across Africa through it’s unique niche of delivering strategic leadership, strategic management (including certification), and advancing people-centered development approaches.
We stand out for our expertise in natural resource governance, open governance, and male engagement in reducing gender-based violence, alongside a strong track record in policy advocacy. Our ability to convene diverse stakeholders across sectors and regions positions us as a trusted catalyst for collaborative action.
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