Developing Africa's Next Generation of Systems Leaders
A Pan-African leadership and policy innovation institute developing systems leaders driving sustainable transformation across Africa by translating local expertise into global impact.
The DiBadili Philosophy
Become Change
DiBadili combines two African words. Di, from Yoruba, means to become. Badili, from Swahili, means change. Together they express a simple but powerful idea: Become Change. Africa's transformation will not be built by waiting for change. It will be shaped by leaders who choose to become it.
Our Focus
The Become Change Institute works at the intersection of leadership development, policy innovation, research, and institutional transformation. We work with leaders and institutions across Africa to strengthen systems, advance sustainable development, and design solutions for complex development challenges.
Our Approach
- Excellence in institutional quality and strategic impact
- Pan-African perspective transcending borders
- Integrity and principled leadership
- Collaboration across sectors and stakeholders
Flagship Programs
Africa Development Finance Roundtable
A high-level platform shaping how Africa mobilizes, allocates, and governs financing for priority development sectors.
Africa Policy Forum
A trusted platform for evidence-based policy dialogue shaping Africa's governance, sustainability, and digital future.
Africa Change Leadership Lab
Equipping leaders to design, lead, and sustain reform in complex African systems.
What We Do
The Become Change Institute works at the intersection of leadership development, policy innovation, research, and institutional transformation. We collaborate with governments, development institutions, universities, foundations, and private sector partners working to strengthen leadership, institutions, and sustainable development systems across Africa.
Advisory & Strategy
We support governments, donors, multilaterals, and private institutions to move from policy intent to execution clarity.
- •Health & development finance strategy
- •ESG & sustainability advisory
- •Institutional reform & governance
- •Digital public infrastructure strategy
Convenings & Thought Leadership
High-level platforms bringing decision-makers together around actionable solutions.
- •Roundtables & closed-door dialogues
- •Executive retreats
- •Policy briefings
Research & Policy
Applied research and evidence synthesis supporting policy and reform.
- •Commissioned research
- •Policy briefs & technical notes
- •Evidence synthesis for reform programs
Capacity Building & Education
Leadership and institutional development programs.
- •Executive short courses
- •Leadership fellowships
- •Institutional training programs
Partners & Collaborators
We collaborate with governments, academic institutions, foundations, multilateral organizations, and private sector partners across Africa and globally. Our partnerships are built on shared commitment to pragmatic, evidence-based solutions.
Governments & Public Institutions
Development Finance Institutions
Foundations & Donor Organizations
Academic & Research Institutions
Multilateral Organizations
Private Sector & Impact Investors
Civil Society Organizations
Think Tanks & Policy Networks
Engage With DiBadili
Ready to partner, learn, or co-create transformative initiatives? Choose how you'd like to engage with us.