From Aid to Agency reimagines Africa’s development journey through the lens of systemic investing, where capital fuels transformation, not dependency. Blending local wisdom with global innovation, it offers practical insights for investors, policymakers, and changemakers to build resilient, self-reliant systems and unlock Africa’s potential on its own terms.

This book examines how shrinking civic space, declining funding, and pressure on democratic participation are reshaping the environment for CSOs in the DRC and South Africa. It highlights practical shifts in funding, collaboration, and operating approaches needed to remain effective. It is intended for leaders, practitioners, and funders who need to rethink strategy in constrained contexts.