Building Systems for Sustainable Change in Africa

Ofovwe Aigboj Aig Imoukhued, co-chair of the King's Trust International Africa Advisory Board and founder of the Aig Imoukhued Foundation, argues that sustainable change in Africa requires building systems rather than merely treating symptoms. He highlights the necessity of equipping public servants to become effective leaders and transform institutions.

The Aig Imoukhued Foundation collaborates with Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government to invest in scholarships and fellowships for public leaders, aiming to create a network of reform-minded public servants. Aig Imoukhued stresses that systemic change is a long-term endeavor, often taking years or decades, and requires patience and persistent effort.

He notes that nearly three-quarters of philanthropists prioritize measurable impact when deciding to give, but emphasizes that true change involves addressing the underlying systems that produce outcomes rather than just alleviating immediate needs.