Transformative Entry Points for Development
Transformative Entry Points for Development PCAD takes a holistic focus on development and targets areas with the greatest potential for transformation to build a self-reliant, just, and resilient Africa. |
Reclaiming Economic Agency through Structural Change
The current global economic and financial system is characterized by a hierarchical structure that places Africa at the bottom. At PCAD, we recognize that these conditions are not accidental but stem from entrenched structural economic distortions rooted in the legacy of colonial extractivism, externally imposed policy frameworks, and continued reliance on low-value commodity exports.
- Promoting economic sovereignty
- Building inclusive and sustainable economies
- Strengthening regional integration
Meeting Africa’s Needs Within Ecological Limits
PCAD views development as being in harmony with the environment—recognizing the natural world not as a backdrop
to human activity, but as the framework and condition for the life of human societies. This involves respecting ecosystems, drawing on them imaginatively to meet societal needs, and guarding against actions that transgress the outer limits of the biosphere.
- Protecting ecosystems and biodiversity
- Building resilience to climate change
- Rethinking urbanization
Restoring Cohesion, Building Effective Institutions
At PCAD, our work is informed by the Global Sustainable Development Report, which identifies governance as a key lever for transformation—determining how societies define development, establish priorities, coordinate efforts, and distribute resources. We view nation-building and governance as fundamentally interconnected: without a shared sense of belonging, inclusive institutions cannot take root—and without accountable governance, national unity cannot be sustained.
- Restoring social cohesion
- Strengthening institutions
- Promoting accountability and participation
People-Centred Development
At the heart of PCAD’s mission is the belief that people are not merely the beneficiaries of development: they are its architects. Human rights are foundational to this process as they denote that progress is not simply about GDP or other economic metrics, but about building a society where everyone has the opportunity to live a fulfilling and dignified life.
- Promoting rights-based development
- Strengthening civic education and legal empowerment
- Fostering inclusive governance
Reclaiming Knowledge, Culture, and Development Sovereignty
Decolonization is not just a historical process; it is a continuing imperative. It involves dismantling the lingering systems of domination, dependency, and epistemic erasure that continue to undermine Africa’s potential. At PCAD, we believe that true transformation demands intellectual, cultural, and institutional liberation characterized by the power to define our own development pathways and shape our own narratives.
- Dismantling colonial legacies
- Reclaiming cultural Identity and intellectual freedom
- Transforming education and knowledge systems
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