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Recent & Upcoming Activities

January's Last Thursdays

January’s edition of Last Thursdays was the second of a series we begun in 2024 on Systems Practice for Social Impact series in collaboration with Food for the Hungry, Inc. (FH Kenya). While this session dove deeper into Systems Practice, the last session set the pace for us to understand systems practice, and it covered some key concepts like interconnections, types of problems, mindsets and mental models, as well as experience in systems practice.

Movement Building For Social Impact

Movement Building For Social Impact (MBFSI) is a capacity-building and educational program run by experts from Development Dynamics. It is designed to empower change-makers with the knowledge and skills to effectively build and lead social movements in their different spheres of influence. The choice to have young people is to inspire the next generation of leaders (and the global majority) who can truly reflect the realities of young people and the current issues they face, ensuring the sustainability of the growing youth movements in Africa and beyond

Impact of USAID/USG Funding Disruptions

Since the string of executive announcements started arriving on January 20th, 2025, it’s been a whirlwind of activity, panic, pain, loss, and restrategizing. Data is now more crucial than ever before to effectively navigate the uncertainty and volatility in the current landscape. And so, alongside our partners East Africa Philanthropy Network-EAPN, we conducted a brief survey to better understand the impact of the funding disruptions, identify the common and unique emerging challenges and opportunities, and determine possible support for your organization’s resilience and growth.

PAI Toolkit Development In South Africa

We are glad to have started the year with our resident Strategy Maestro & Movement Building Specialist, Rasheed David Mutaha, facilitating a review and validation of a pan-African hashtagSRHR strategy with the Pan Africa ILGA. We are in the business of enhancing the institutional capacity of our clients and partners to deliver on their mandates around innovation, investment and impact. Reach out on experience@dd.co.ke for a chat.

Our Values

People
First

Individual and collective well-being drives our passion.

Love &
Liberation

We are fueled by a spirit of empathy for social justice and change.

Stewardship

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

Development Dynamics (DD) is a premier pan-African Think-Tank, Do-Tank, and Through-Tank dedicated to unlocking the next generation of Innovation, Investment, and Impact.

We collaborate with Investors, Investees, and Intermediaries to Reframe, Reimagine, and Resolve complex challenges, intersectional and urgent issues in the development, philanthropy, and social impact ecosystem.

Our Approach
Our work is rooted in the fusion of design thinking, systems practice, and strategic foresight, as a cohesive framework that enables us to co-create sustainable and equitable solutions that drive meaningful change across Africa and beyond. This triple-play approach ensures that our solutions are holistic, innovative, and future-fit since we are able to;

Empathize deeply with user needs to create functional, human-centered solutions.

Analyze complex systems to understand the interconnectedness of social and business landscapes.

Anticipate future challenges and design adaptable, resilient interventions.

Our Strategic Pillars

Think Tank (Insights Hub)

As a Think Tank (Insights Hub), we bridge knowledge gaps by conducting research and analyses for governments, NGOs, communities, and the private sector. We facilitate knowledge exchange through dialogue and regular ecosystem convenings, ensuring insights are shared and actionable.

Do Tank (Advisory & Consulting Practice)

As a Do-Tank (Consulting & Advisory Practice), we deliver tailored strategy design, impact measurement, and community-building services. These empower leaders and practitioners to amplify movements and accelerate their impact effectively.

Through Tank (Investment Catalyst)

As a Through-Tank (Investment Catalyst), we partner with funders and grantees to maximize the impact of every investment. This includes streamlining access through grant and fund management, preparing organizations for investment via incubation and investor readiness, and shifting power and resources to local actors for more equitable and sustainable outcomes.

DESIGN THINKING

We employ design thinking rooted in empathy to create functional solutions that address and drive innovation for meaningful human-centred experiences.

SYSTEMS PRACTICE

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

STRATEGIC FORESIGHT

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

The facilitators were wonderful. Thank you. Your team is amazing! The movement for liberation in Africa needs you!

CHEVS Team Youth-led Feminist Collective

DD provided a safe space for sharing and exploring of idea in creative ways that stimulated conversations. They bring out the creativity in you and help midwife a great innovation

DHCK Member SRHR Advocate

The creative and engaging way in which the facilitators introduced sensitive topics was effective. We just didn’t stumble into choppy waters, but we were prepared through laying solid groundwork which was much appreciated.

Mallah CATALYSTS Core Team

The facilitators are top-notch. There were no tables, barriers and distractions. Also the discussions were well-structured and there was strong coordination

Transform Health Kenya Team Health Practitioner

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 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 Governance Committee of the ILGA World Board

This conversation on intersectional feminism led by DD was absolutely phenomenal! Understanding how our engagement with feminism influences community development projects can significantly enhance their impact.

Last Thursday Audience Member Not Shared

The Movement Building Masterclass for Social Impact by DD was nothing short of insightful. From the amazing facilitators to the global classroom.

MBFSI Cohort 2 Graduate Change-Maker