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Our Values

People <br> First

People
First

People
First

Indivdual and collective well-being drives our passion
People <br> First
Love & <br> Liberation

Love &
Liberation

Love &
Liberation

We're fueled by a spirit of empathy for social justice and change
Love & <br> Liberation
Stewardship

Stewardship

Stewardship

Accountability to our people, partners, and planet guides our every step.
Stewardship
Get to know

Who we are

Development Dynamics is a pan-African social innovation think tank

We partner with leaders, organisations and communities to drive innovations for a more inclusive, just and sustainable world. 

We fuse design thinking, systems practice, and foresight principles to shape the future of impact

Our Approach
At DD we work in collaboration with leaders, organisations and movements to:

Re-Frame

Re-Frame

Re-Frame

Re-frame complex social challenges. Our goal is to unveil new insights and perspectives that drive innovative solutions.
Re-Frame
Re-imagine

Re-imagine

Re-imagine

Re-imagine with our partners and come up with transformative strategies that break away from the ordinary.
Re-imagine
Re-solve

Re-solve

Re-solve

Resolve challenges effectively. Our commitment is not just to identify issues but to provide technical assistance for the implementation of resolutions that last
Re-solve

Our Strategic Pillars
tripple play approach:

Insights Hub

We inform the direction of social innovation and impact by bridging knowledge gaps,
connecting the ecosystem and convening a community of learning and exchange.

Innovation fund

We multiply impact by streamliningaccess to funding for change-makers,managing and de-risking investmentsfor donors..

Impact Accelerator

We fuel tangible change through benchmarks toolkits and frameworks; bespoke consultancy, advisory, technical assistance; targeted trainings & fellowships for purpose-driven leaders and development practitioners.

Our Areas of Practice

We employ design thinking rooted in emphathy to create functionl solutions that address and drive innovation for meaningful human-centered experiences

We analyse complex systems interactions, collaborating with individuals and organisations to gain a holistic understanding of social and business landscapes

We use scenario building for strategic foresight, enabling the design of adaptable and resilient interventions.

Testimonials

What our satisfied clients are saying

DD team are very efficient at implementing new strategies, processes, and procedures. Not only do they work with senior management to develop a plan of action, but they also work directly with program staff and beneficiaries to implement strategies that bring the desired change.
Daisy Tuzo
Daisy Tuzo Associate Director, PPG
We wholeheartedly express our sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to Development Dynamics for their exceptional guidance and remarkable adaptability as facilitators. Their expertise and know-how in co-creation workshops have left a lasting impact on us.
Luz, Yuri, Julia
Luz, Yuri, Julia Governance Committee of the ILGA World Board
Our Impact

For over half a decade, we've supported 45 clients on

53
Assignments
17
Countries
650
million raised

We excel at

We excel AT

You can Count on DD to deliver

Future-Fit Strategy Design

We create agile strategies with data-driven insights, championing innovative solutions that shape the future of organisations.

Organisational and Movement Strengthening

Aligning individuals teams, and culture unlocks lasting potential for tansformative change in your organisation.

Innovation and Impact Measurement

We prioritize measurable, impactful results over buzzwords, tracking real-world effects to guide innovation and targeted efforts.

The dynamic team

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