“Never Betray Congo” – a warning to SADC Leaders
The Southern African Development (SADC) heads of state met in Pretoria to discuss developments in the region, they will do so under new stewardship from Angola and South Africa.
Why allowing the sale of horn stockpiles is a setback for rhinos in the wild
A South African court has ordered the government to release a permit to the world’s largest rhino breeder, John Hume. The permit will allow him to host a 3-day auction of his stockpiled rhino horn to local buyers.
Protecting participation for civil society
A decade after the Joint Africa-EU Strategy (JAES) was launched; the AU and EU are laying the groundwork to renegotiate their relationship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, come November.
Informing the approach of Multilateral Development Banks to use of country systems
A greater use of countries’ public financial management (PFM) and environmental and social frameworks (ESFs) could offer developing countries a larger stake in their development trajectory.
E-commerce country case studies: South Africa
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations can benefit significantly from the enhanced exposure, both local and international, that e-commerce affords them.
Cashing in on value chains to drive growth in SADC
As the 37th SADC Summit kicks off, the longstanding question of how to best spur industrial growth and development in the region is at the top of policymakers’ agendas.
The role of African think tanks in a post-truth world
”If you are not at the table, you are probably on the menu.” This is how one African official summed up the imperative for Africans to be part of discussions on global matters, from financial regulation to the digital economy and migration.
E-commerce country case study: South Africa
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations can benefit significantly from the enhanced exposure, both local and international, that e-commerce affords them.
Kenyatta vs Odinga: Round Two
On 8 August Kenyans head to the polls to elect a president, parliament and local officials. The world will be watching closely as the two main candidates face each other for the second time.
The New Development Bank as an advocate of country systems
The New Development Bank (NDB) locates the use of country systems (UCS) at the core of its operational policies.