DDP Podcasts

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The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

DDP Podcasts episodes:

November 07, 2025 Africa Connect: New Era for AfDB as the new president takes reigns
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 4th of September 2025 discussed the new era for AfDB as a new president takes reigns.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
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15min
November 07, 2025 Africa Connect: SADC 2025 Summit
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 28th of August 2025 discussed the SADC 2025 Summit.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
...more
18min
November 07, 2025 Africa Connect: Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) - Possibilities for the Continent
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 21st of August 2025 discussed the Tokyo International Conference on African development
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
...more
18min
August 29, 2025 Africa Connect: African Development Bank and the Ethiopian Airlines Mega Investment Partneship
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 14th of August 2025 discussed the mega investment deal between AfDB and Ethiopian Airlines
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
...more
17min
August 29, 2025 Africa Connect: 2nd UN Food Systems Summit 2025 - Scalable Solutions for Promoting Sustainable Food Systems
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 7th of August 2025 discussed the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
...more
19min
August 29, 2025 Africa Connect: Liberation Movements Summit 2025: Challenges, Insights and Lessons
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 31st of July 2025 discussed the Liberation Movements Summit.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
...more
17min
August 29, 2025 Africa Connect: Gen-Z and the Dynasty Ruling in Togo - Why is African Political Leadership insensitive to this Generation?
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 18th of July 2025 discussed the Gen-Z response to Dynasty Ruling in Togo.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
...more
15min
August 29, 2025 Africa Connect: BRICS Summit and The Future of Africa amidst Global Geopolitical Shifts
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 10th of July 2025 discussed the BRICS Summit amidst geopolitical tensions.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
...more
12min
July 18, 2025 Africa Connect: An APC Exclusive: Centring the Citizen - Rethinking Leadership in Africa Amid Strongman Politics
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Guests
In this Mandela Day special from the Africa Policy Circle (APC) cohort, host Thelma Nyarhi, Researcher at DDP, is joined by Dr. Singo Mwachofi, Politics lecturer at the University of Nairobi and Deputy Director of SRIC in Kenya, and Gray Kalindekafe, Executive Director of NICE in Malawi. Together, they explore how African leadership can evolve to truly center the citizen.
About the Episode
Dr. Mwachofi analyzes the persistence of strongman politics, its impact on democratic institutions, and the role of global powers and regional bodies in shaping governance. He advocates for constitutional reforms that prioritize citizen agency.
Kalindekafe discusses the challenges citizens face in holding leaders accountable, highlighting the power of youth activism, digital media, and community-driven movements. He emphasizes the role of NGOs in promoting civic education and digital literacy.
In a joint dialogue, the guests reflect on ethical leadership, sustainable reforms, and the hope they see in Africa’s rising citizen-led momentum for change.
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1h 17min
July 11, 2025 Africa Connect: The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Changing Trade Flows on the Continent
Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.
About the Episode
In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 3rd of July 2025 discussed Africa's PAPSS effect on continental trade flows.
About the guest
Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of
KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program
(DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.
...more
10min

FAQs about DDP Podcasts:

How many episodes does DDP Podcasts have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.