Think "People" Not "Projects"

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ReFramed Revisited: Conversations that shaped how we think about capital and investing for Africa's flourishing.

Charmaine Smith is an experienced consultant who has spent years working alongside rural communities, with a particular focus on education. In this episode, she explores what changes when we shift our attention from investing in projects to investing in people.
Drawing on her own journey, Charmaine reflects on learning to prioritise people over projects, and how this shift has influenced the way she approaches development, investment and community transformation. The conversation challenges us to look beyond immediate outputs and consider what it takes to create change that is both impactful, and sustainable.

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12 Oct English South Africa Business · Christianity

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