Hillary Jephat Musarurwa-Bertha Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation./Photo; EAPN
As non-profits seek to improve outcomes and make better use of resources, there is growing interest in research, learning, and evidence that can help guide decisions and strengthen programmes.
Hillary Jephat Musarurwa is among the speakers expected at the 10th East Africa Philanthropy Conference, which will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 16–20 June 2026.
The conference will bring together funders, practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and development leaders to discuss issues shaping philanthropy and social development across the region and beyond.
Musarurwa is associated with the Bertha Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, an institution that supports social innovation and entrepreneurship through research, learning programmes, partnerships, and initiatives aimed at addressing social and economic challenges.
The centre’s work spans areas including education, health, economic opportunity, and inclusive innovation.
His professional background includes work in research, evaluation, development finance, and social innovation.
Much of this work focuses on understanding how programmes and services perform in practice and how evidence can be used to improve decision-making and strengthen outcomes.
As philanthropy continues to evolve, there is growing interest in how organisations measure progress, learn from implementation, and use evidence to guide future action.
Questions around impact, accountability, and learning are becoming increasingly important for funders and organisations alike.
The East Africa Philanthropy Conference will provide a platform for these discussions, bringing together diverse perspectives on the role of philanthropy in addressing social and economic challenges across the continent.
Musarurwa’s experience in research, evaluation, development finance, and social innovation connects to many of these conversations, particularly those focused on understanding impact and improving the effectiveness of programmes and investments.
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