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Network Impact Insights: Fairtrade West Africa Network

Creative Metier2022-03-15T10:02:15+00:001st March 2022|

We are continuing our work across vibrant networks in East and West Africa and are delighted to share the first in a new series of podcast interviews and insights into this work. The Network Impact Insights series is an inspiring look behind the scenes at the successes and challenges of the networks, the work we do with them and how implementing a networks approach supports accelerated impact. In this first podcast, Creative Metier Strategic [...]

Vibrant Networks Interview: Steve Hodges, Uganda Agribusiness Alliance

Creative Metier2022-01-26T14:55:30+00:0026th January 2022|

Locally led impact networks, such as the Uganda Agribusiness Alliance (UAA), play a critical role in strengthening agricultural ecosystems by bringing their members together to address complex systemic challenges. They are able to deliver significant impact by aligning key actors who are committed to strengthening financial systems and resources, and increasing the income generating opportunities needed to improve the lives of people living in extreme poverty in rural sub-Saharan Africa. This interview demonstrates the [...]

Vibrant Networks Case Study: The Significant Contribution of the Uganda Agribusiness Alliance

Creative Metier2021-12-15T17:22:39+00:0015th November 2021|

Locally led impact networks, such as the Uganda Agribusiness Alliance (UAA), play a critical role in strengthening agricultural ecosystems by bringing their members together to address complex systemic challenges. They are able to deliver significant impact by aligning key actors who are committed to strengthening financial systems and resources, and increasing the income generating opportunities needed to improve the lives of people living in extreme poverty in rural sub-Saharan Africa. This case study demonstrates [...]

Vibrant Networks Case Study: Invest in Africa, Kenya

Creative Metier2021-12-15T17:23:22+00:001st September 2021|

Locally led impact networks, such as Invest in Africa, Kenya (IIA Kenya), play a critical role in strengthening business ecosystems by bringing their members together to address complex systemic challenges. They have the potential to deliver significant impact by aligning key actors who are committed to strengthening financial systems and resources, and increasing the income generating opportunities needed to improve the lives of people living in extreme poverty in rural sub-Saharan Africa. This case [...]

Interview Series: Kevin Moorhead

Creative Metier2023-06-27T10:11:24+01:0019th February 2019|

CEO transition support – how getting it right can make the difference At Creative Metier we believe strongly that formalising CEO transition support can reduce the risk to the programme, its funders and ultimately secure the quality and continuity of delivery to beneficiaries. Dedicated support through coaching and working sessions dramatically reduces the time taken for an incoming CEO to get up to speed, and ensures that more complex strategic and environmental considerations and [...]

Interview Series: Zohra Baraka

Creative Metier2021-12-15T19:37:02+00:003rd December 2018|

We are sad to announce that Zohra Baraka passed away on 7 August 2021. Zohra was an inspiring leader who made a difference to thousands of lives across Africa. This interview took place in 2018 and gives a sense of the contribution she made through her work. Meet Zohra Baraka, Founder and Director of Mohazo Eximpo Limited. Mohazo Eximpo sells and distributes handcrafted items in the global marketplace. Zohra wears [...]

Interview Series: Felix Mutisya

Creative Metier2021-12-15T19:25:52+00:0022nd October 2018|

Felix Mutisya, a former night guard, and his wife Susan, a teacher, embarked on an ambitious journey twelve years ago to start a primary school. Together, they have successfully pioneered two schools in Mukuru kwa Njenga slums in Nairobi where they are educating over 600 students. Felix sat down with us to share his story. What led you to setting up Merry Cliff School? I started the school in 2006 [...]

Interview Series: Saidi Ahmed Ndope

Creative Metier2021-12-15T18:56:12+00:0022nd October 2018|

Saidi Ahmed Ndope can be summarised as a young, ambitious and determined go-getter. At only 35 years of age he has managed to grow his portfolio at Markmann & Co. Ltd by steering the product development and R&D departments to greater heights over the last couple of years. Starting off his career as a Sales & Marketing Executive in 2009 right out of University, he steadily rose up the ranks to hold his current [...]

Interview Series: Deepa Dosaja

Creative Metier2021-12-15T18:49:04+00:0022nd October 2018|

Deepa Dosaja, founder and CEO of Deepa Dosaja Ltd., is one of Kenya’s leading designers and has established a strong brand, not just in Kenya but across the globe. From showcasing her “My Flowers” couture collection on New York Fashion Week’s coveted runway in 2017, to participating in the inaugural Commonwealth Fashion Exchange at the Buckingham Palace in London earlier this year, Deepa is unstoppable. Deepa Dosaja Ltd. is one of ten companies that [...]

Interview Series: Saheel Shah

Creative Metier2021-12-15T18:32:39+00:0022nd October 2018|

Saheel Shah is the co-founder of Kenya’s Adpack Limited, one of the fastest growing packaging businesses in East Africa. Saheel started the business five years ago with his father. Adpack Limited manufactures gunny bags or woven sacks that are used to package cement, agrichemicals, fertilisers and feeds for the farming sector. Saheel sat down with us to talk about what inspires him as a leader and to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. [...]

Interview Series: Peter Kimbowa

Creative Metier2021-12-15T18:35:52+00:005th March 2018|

Peter Kimbowa, is one of Uganda’s leading executive coaches and founded Uganda’s CEO Summit. The Summit brings together leaders from the private and public sector to develop the character and competence required to lead complex enterprises with a purpose beyond products, profits and personal gain. The Summit’s annual CEO Forum this year focussed on financing Uganda into a middle income economy. Glynis Rankin spoke to Peter Kimbowa at the Forum about ethical leadership, identifying [...]