Our Purpose

Empowering communities through equitable development and systemic change across the African continent.

About Our Organization

The African Leadership Centre for Development Justice is a non-profit organization committed to fostering development justice in Africa. We engage in research, advocacy, and policy initiatives aimed at systemic change.

Equity Advocacy

Championing social equity through inclusive practices and policies that uplift marginalized voices in society.

Research Collaboration

Partnering with diverse stakeholders to drive impactful research and policy initiatives that foster development justice.

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Our Mission

To promote alternative policies and advocate for resource distribution that empowers marginalized communities for lasting change.

Our Vision

A just society where all communities thrive through equitable development practices and systemic transformation in Africa.

Values

  • Collaboration and creativity
  • Justice, diversity, and inclusion
  • Solidarity
  • Valuing each other
  • Open communication

Our Institutional Goals

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Provide Knowledge

To produce knowledge that critically engages with the impacts of existing development systems and advances systemic change that delivers just development outcomes and impact.

Close-up of a wooden gavel on a desk, symbolizing justice and legal authority.

Alternative policy proposals

To shift the development discourse, open policy space, and provide alternative policy proposals in strategic areas towards just socioeconomic outcomes

Close-up of a wooden gavel on a desk, symbolizing justice and legal authority.

Building of collective power

To support the building of collective power through strengthening heterodox economic analysis and the capacity to undertake it, and empowering progressive social forces to create systemic change from below, in Kenya and the continent.

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