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Theo Chiviru

Theo Chiviru worked for the Open Government Partnership Support Unit from 2016-2023, most recently serving as Regional Lead, Africa and the Middle East.

Before joining OGP, Theo was a Policy Manager for Transparency and Accountability at One Campaign. He led policy projects and government engagements on governance, debt, public service delivery, and financing development in Africa. He has managed research, advocacy, and policy programs working with the Institute for Democracy in Africa (Idasa), Catholic Bishops’ Conference and, Save the Children Sweden. Theo is also a co-founder of New Thinking Development. This start-up initiative encourages collective action between government, business, and civil society to promote citizen-focused innovation and policymaking in Zimbabwe.

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Africa’s Youth Demand Better Governments

Young people in Africa currently make up 60% of the continent’s population. This young growing population is demanding accountability, better and responsible government across the continent. Recently,I met Mfundo, a 21-year-old young man who became a breadwinner of his family…

Is Open Government a solution to ending poverty in Africa?

    As an African who lives on the continent and works in the development sector, I am troubled by the persistent poverty many live in. The continent boasts of abundant natural resources and a vibrant and talented young population,…

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