Rethinking Development: Power, People, and Evidence in the African Policy Space

At the 2025 Evidence to Action (E2A) Conference, PACKS Africa convened a bold and intellectually engaging side event that challenged conventional understandings of development. Led by Executive Director, Kirchuffs Atengble, the session interrogated the historical, ideological, and political underpinnings of what has long been treated as a neutral, technocratic process. It asked a provocative question: what if development, as we…

Reclaiming Ethics and Equity in Research: An Africa-Centred Reflection from Dr. Michael Head

In a knowledge economy driven by data and discovery, the ethical foundations of research are more vital than ever. Nowhere is this more critical than in the Global South, where historical imbalances continue to shape research practices and partnerships. In a thought-provoking learning session facilitated as part of PACKS Africa’s Corporate Evidence Leader Mentorship Programme (CEL-MP), Dr. Michael Head, a…