White Papers

At Development Dynamics, we believe that knowledge is most powerful when shared. We work collaboratively with investors, investees, and intermediaries to bridge knowledge and evidence gaps. Our white papers are a key component of this partnership, offering in-depth analysis of critical development challenges in gender, climate, health, and Democracy Governance Peace and Security(DGPS) and at the intersections of Intersectional Feminism, Monitoring Evaluation Research & Learning(MERL) and Impact Financing. These resources are designed to inform strategy, spark innovation, and drive positive change within the ecosystem. Explore our latest publications below.

Intersectional Feminism For Social Impact In Africa

This paper explores in detail the current state of intersectional feminist leadership within the social impact sector. Borrowing from the works of renowned feminist scholars like Kimberle Crenshaw, Orie Rogo Manduli, Audre Lorde, Angela Davis, Funmilayo Kuti, and bell hooks, and actors in the social impact space like Njeri Wa Migwi and Adelle Onyango, it examines how intersectional feminist leadership principles are critical in addressing complex intersectional issues.

State Of Triple Threat – A Comparative Analysis

For over a decade, we’ve dedicated ourselves to supporting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiatives across Africa. Witnessing the “triple threat” of HIV infections, unintended pregnancy, and gender-based violence disproportionately impacting young people across the continent has been deeply concerning. It is a crisis that demands immediate and strategic action.