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See the workEssay · 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
Podcast
Podcast series on the Big Ideas Platform.
Big Ideas Platform Podcast · 29 August 2025
With Anike-Ade Funke Treasure
Anike-Ade Funke Treasure, the founder of the Sanitary Pad Media Campaign, spoke on Menstruation, Mental Health & National Productivity.
Big Ideas Platform Podcast · 11 August 2025
With The Ezekwesilis
The Big Ideas Platform podcast with the Ezekwesilis focuses on Softlife.
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)
A developing space for surfacing recurring governance themes and emerging public priorities.