Beyond Neoliberalism: Weaving a Feminist Future Together
The Jacaranda Paper is a synthesis of African feminist thought leadership, emerging from a convening held in Nairobi in February 2025, co-organized by Akina Mama wa Afrika, The Nawi Collective, and ActionAid International.
It captures the collective reflections, critiques, and visionary propositions of African feminists seeking alternatives to neoliberalism and its impacts on the continent.
Despite a wealth of African feminist research and knowledge on neoliberalism, this knowledge has been largely excluded from conversations on the topic.
the myth that ‘there is no alternative’ persists outside of progressive circles.
African feminists are working together to create a new future, beyond neoliberalism.
Author's summary: African feminists propose alternatives to neoliberalism.