Big Change In Our Minds

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From The Archive: Conversations that continue to shape how we think about faith, work and the world.

In this episode, Jonathan Wilson speaks with Alison Klein, a seasoned professional in private equity and impact investing in emerging markets, about the assumptions that shape how we approach investment, philanthropy and change in Africa.

Together, they explore why the systems we take for granted can limit the transformation we imagine is possible, and why challenging our default thinking is essential to creating different outcomes.

As capital, investment and funding continue to shape the future of Africa, this conversation is worth revisiting. It challenges us to look beyond how capital is deployed and ask a deeper question: What needs to change in the way we THINK before we can change what happens in the WORLD?

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31 Aug English South Africa Business · Christianity

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