BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.6.4.4//EN TZID:Europe/Brussels X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:VEVENT UID:145@clubofrome.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260312T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260213T103551Z URL:https://www.clubofrome.org/events/development-sector-communications/ SUMMARY:Communicating Change: Perspectives on development sector communicat ions DESCRIPTION:Communications in the development sector covers a broad range o f topics and audiences\, reflecting the field’s diversity. This includes initiatives to improve local and global social\, economic and environment al conditions. The fundamental goal is to improve the lives of marginalise d communities\, reduce poverty\, guarantee universal access to education\, encourage sustainability and improve healthcare – all measures which co ntribute to the wellbeing of people and planet. Communications for organis ations and individuals working in this sphere may centre on or include com munity-outreach efforts\, awareness-building on underreported issues\, pol icy and research updates to government entities\, pitches to investors\, h uman-rights advocacy\, policy-reform efforts etc.\n\nWe will have four spe akers with perspectives on different areas of work in the development sect or. Please join us to engage with them on their experiences across field work\, impact investment campaigns\, science communication\, journalis m\, climate advocacy and more. Hear from Caleb Olatujayan\, Chao Shet e\, Loveth Walker and Philip Jakpor in this roundtable which will be especially pertinent to communicators from across Africa.\n\nThis is the second edition of the Communicating Change series\, curated for the Syste ms Change Communications Network. It is a space for early career communica tions professionals to learn from and engage with each other\, on practica l solutions\, insights and experiences while communicating across a range of complex topics\, including but not limited to climate change\, scientif ic research\, conservation\, reshaping economics\, public health\, policy\ , systems analysis and climate action. Hosted by the communications team a t the Club of Rome\, this is a platform for mutual learning on communicati ng complexity.\nAbout the speakers\nCaleb Olatujayan\nOlatujayan is a ce rtified digitalisation consultant and communications strategist working at the intersection of digital transformation\, storytelling and instituti onal growth across Africa. He specialises in helping organisations and gro wth-stage enterprises build digitally mature systems that improve operatio nal efficiency\, strengthen brand positioning and unlock sustainable sca le.\n\nWith a background spanning impact investing\, innovation ecosystems \, publishing and Micro\, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) advisor y\, he brings a systems-level perspective to digital transformation. He co mbines digital maturity diagnostics\, strategic road mapping\, content e cosystems and performance analytics to drive measurable business outcomes . His work integrates technology adoption with communication strategy\, en suring that digital tools\, processes and narratives align with long-ter m organisational objectives.\n\nHe is particularly interested in how digi tal infrastructure\, capital flows and strategic storytelling shape emer ging markets. Through advisory\, consulting and executive communications support\, he partners with institutions and enterprises to navigate compl exity\, build trust and position themselves competitively in rapidly evol ving environments.\nChao Shete\nShete is a communications specialist with over six years of experience driving impact at the intersection of journal ism\, science\, and global policy. Currently serving as a Science Communic ations Officer at African Population and Health Research Center\, she sp ends her days translating "research-speak" into ideas that actually stick \, bridging the gap between technical data and public understanding.\n\nWi th a foundational background in journalism and a genuine obsession with ma king the world more equitable\, Shete is currently advancing her exper tise by studying International Relations and Development. This academic b lend allows her to navigate the nuances of global systems while maintaini ng a focus on sustainable development. A firm believer in the power of na rrative to catalyse social change\, she spends her spare time writing fi ction—a passion that keeps her storytelling sharp and her perspective im aginative.\nLoveth Walker\nWalker is a climate advocate and media entrepre neur working at the intersection of climate and storytelling. She is the F ounder and Host of The Climate Gist\, a platform reimagining how climate c onversations are had\, shifting them from technical jargon to relatable\, culture-shaping dialogue that resonates with young Africans.\n\nShe also c o-founded Grevego\, a green startup driving practical\, community-based c limate action and sustainable solutions.\nThrough research\, digital media \, and on-ground initiatives\, Loveth bridges policy\, people\, and pop cu lture\, proving that climate communication can be both intelligent and acc essible.\n\nA certified SDG Advocate with a background in Political Scienc e\, she brings experience in climate diplomacy\, youth engagement\, and pr oject leadership. From leading climate-focused initiatives to speaking on global platforms\, her work centres on one question: how do we make climat e action feel personal\, urgent and possible?\n\nWalker is building a v oice for her generation in global climate conversations.\nPhilip Jakpor\n Jakpor lives and works in Lagos\, Nigeria. He began his career as a journ alist in 2002 and worked in several media organisations until 2007 when he left mainstream media to work with the Environmental Rights Action as hea d of the media department. The skills he acquired as a journalist became crucial in his sojourn ever since\, as an environmental activist\, publi c health advocate and community mobiliser.\n\nIn 2023\, he founded the  Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) and as its executive director he leads a team that continues the work of exposing the activities of corpora tions that violate the environment and rights of local people.\n\nIn the e nvironment and climate space Jakpor has been at the fore of advocacy foc used on the concerns of frontline communities. He routinely organises trai nings to capacitate journalists to effectively report environment and clim ate change and other RDI themes.\n\nThrough RDI\, he lives out his convict ion that the beginning\, centre and end of development is the local commun ity. He now concentrates his work on the local front. 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