In this crucial Episode 8, we sit down with Farayi Shone Mtondoro, the insightful Manager of the Africa Institute of Environmental Law, for a deep dive into one of the continent's most pressing challenges: resource governance. Farayi, whose expertise spans Political Economy, Climate Finance, Critical Minerals, Biodiversity, ESG, Anti-Corruption, Natural Resource Governance & Public Policy and who also has a passion for farming, breaks down why a truly Pan-African and collaborative attitude is not just beneficial, but absolutely essential for how we, as Africans, manage our vast natural wealth. We explore the critical need for a continental strategy to avoid pitfalls like the infamous Dutch Disease and the devastating Oil Curse, which have historically plagued resource-rich nations. Plus, Farayi shares insights from a recent 5-day workshop, where he was co-hosting alongside our previous guest from Episode 7, Ngonidzashe Sesemani. Tune in to understand how a united front can transform Africa's resource narrative from exploitation to empowerment.