About

Critical ThinkAR specialises in research and analysis focusing on policy as well as social, economic and political developments in South Africa, Africa and globally.

We produce research informed strategic insights using a approach critical thinking grounded in academia and practice. Through our facilitation, moderation and writing we co-create solutions with our clients towards achieving their strategic objectives and impact. We also convene and curate high impact stakeholder interactions and dialogues to build and strengthen social compacts.

At Critical ThinkAR we believe in personal and societal empowerment through critical thinking, analysis and research, for better decision-making and impactful action.Our mission is to advance critical thinking, nurture a passion for inquiry and promote the development of a learning mindset for innovation, growth and transformation by providing credible research, analysis and advisory services.

Team

Critical ThinkAR uses a multidisciplinary approach and sources consultants that are expert researchers, writers and analysts, across a variety of academic disciplines. Critical ThinkAR is modelled on collaboration anddelivers projects by partnering with innovative researchers, academics and professionals who retain their autonomy whilst maintaining a mutually beneficial working relationship with Critical ThinkAR; working as consultants on a project by project basis. All projects are overseen by the managing director Nompumelelo Sibalukhulu who has 16 years experience as a sociopolitical analyst, researcher, project manager and writer

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Services

RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

We provide data collection, data analysis and strategic insights to inform decision-making and support project management and implementation activities for business, government and non-governmental sectors.

WRITING

We provide writing services including pre and post event articles, opinion pieces, and columns for the media and other publications.

FACILITATION AND MODERATION

We provide moderation and facilitation services for conferences, dialogues and workshops. We also develop training materials and tailored presentations.

Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya, Former Director: Project Management Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection

"Our working experience with Critical ThinkAR has been refreshing as the organization is led by young black women who provide alternative perspectives to our research. The professionalism demonstrated by the team - especially during our project with the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) on social compacting - was impressive and commended by some of the high-level participants at the DAC Summit. I would recommend Critical ThinkAR, especially to other think-tanks and research institutes that seek to promote alternative voices."

Mira Dutschke, South Africa Programme Manager, Democracy Works Foundation

"Critical Thinkar has been an essential partner in the of the Civil Society Participation in Provincial Legislatures Project. On point political analysis, sharp communication outputs and strategic considerations were delivered with reliability and professionality.

I would highly recommend CT without hesitations."

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