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Founder, Civitas Foundry
Rex Rim-Rukeh founded Civitas Foundry as a shared workshop for public ideas. His writing focuses on why reforms stall, how public leadership and institutions interact, and what it takes to turn good ideas into durable public outcomes. Outside Civitas Foundry, he is a co-creator and contributor to the Big Ideas Platform and serves or has served as a Capstone mentor, both at the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG).
Essay · 25 February 2026 · Development & Reform
Across governments, good ideas die not for lack of courage but for lack of wiring between Leaders, Institutions, and the Public. A simple triangle can show where reforms will break.
By Rex Rim-Rukeh · 10 min read
The Big Ideas Platform exists to surface, connect, and activate transformative ideas shaping Africa’s future. By convening exceptional thinkers, practitioners, policymakers, and citizens, the platform advances bold solutions designed to strengthen governance, unlock inclusive development, and contribute to a renewed African renaissance.
By School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG)