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The ECA Research Fellowship Community of Practice is a collaborative platform that brings together current and former ECA fellows to share knowledge, foster peer learning, and advance impactful research through sustained dialogue and interdisciplinary exchange. It underscores ECA’s dedication to cultivating an engaged network of professionals committed to Africa’s development through practical research, informed dialogue, and regional integration. Drawing from the valuable contributions of past fellows, the platform provides a space for all to share experiences, generate knowledge, and strengthen a forward-looking, collaborative community.

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  • GovTech in Africa

    Innovation and Technology 3 days ago
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    Governance evolves around several facets. However, in light of ECA, I think before ECA initiates governance related initiatives, the institution needs to reflect on its own readiness to convene diverse perspectives of members states, understand their policy, and programme dimensions, and instigate relationships/channels across countries to leverage benefits for them.

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    Wow ABNER Martha,Namibia,DES-PS, interesting question.

    I think and propose that as fellows, we can have a weekly convening to share best practices based on past experiences to enhance work processes. For instance, a fellow can share a practical session on their experience. This would be a learning and sharing platform for us all. Here, we can address hiccups on day to day work and life shocks. It would be a platform to physically network.

    We can also invite an individual to share their day in a life journey.

    It is with such a platform that we can support divisions, sections, units develop or craft out proposals, concept notes, business plans, ideas to enhance programming.

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    BIRIKA Naomi,Kenya,RITD Great question Naomi! What is happening in Nairobi echoes a broader challenge that has been identified across many African cities including this very city we are standing on, Addis Ababa! The water demand in many cities can no longer be met by the supply, and climate change is not making it easy for us with the changes in hydrological processes. When surface water is no longer enough, groundwater is often deemed as the next possible solution, and we do not stop to think what will happen when the ground water is depleted too! I think its high time we looked into other innovative solutions such as rain water harvesting. Another promising approach is the use of unconventional water resources, such as wastewater reuse and recycling.

    Importantly, the water agenda should be mainstreamed into economic development strategies and urban planning processes, recognizing water not only as a social service but also as a critical driver of productivity, public health, and sustainable growth. By embedding water considerations into city master plans, housing policies, and industrial development strategies, we can ensure that future economic expansion and urbanization are matched with resilient, equitable, and sustainable water systems. I cannot over-emphasize the need to build strong institutional collaboration and cross-sectoral integration. Fragmented responsibilities across agencies have hindered cities’ ability to respond to growing water challenges.

    And yes, The Africa Water Vision 2025 does acknowledge the challenges posed by the depletion of water tables in cities across the continent. The vision emphasizes the importance of integrated water resources management, which considers both water supply and demand. CFND is currently involved in the drafting and updating of this policy, The Africa Water Vision 2063 alongside AMCOW, a process which I am grateful to be a part of. I will share the policy once its been finalized! As the saying goes “Building a nation is building reliable and good institutions” and institutions or stakeholders are very important building blocks for effective and efficient development. The governance gaps, require not only technical solutions but also institutional reforms that empower local actors, integrate traditional knowledge, and foster inclusive decision-making for long-term water security to implement the vision.

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    CHIGARU Farai, Malawi, SRO-WA said in Development as an Attitude: Not a Budget Line:

    Very insightful LIPEDE Omolola Mary,Nigeria,GPSPD . My question would be analogous to the chicken and egg dilemma, in relation to the mindset and development phenomena - would you not argue that development comes first and then mindset follows?

    I get your point, I would however, argue that development is an attitude not the other way round.

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