The New Development Bank: Towards greater efficiency
Multilateral development banks (MDBs) increasingly struggle to respond effectively to the needs of middle-income countries (MICs).
There is good as well as bad news about the state of governance in Africa
Declining safety and deterioration in the rule of law are holding back progress in governance in Africa. This is according to the latest Ibrahim Index of African Governance.
Contextualising China’s Foray into Human Rights and Peace & Security in Africa
The deepening of China’s engagement with Africa has also prompted the broadening of its interests on the continent.
The unaccounted billions in international aid
South Africa has contributed billions of Rands in developmental assistance to the DRC. Yet according to traditional definitions of aid, these contributions do not count. In a new article published by the Mail and Guardian, SAIIA’s Carmel Rawhani investigates the controversies around defining aid and why South Africa’s contributions may actually surpass those of more wealthy ‘Western’ donors.
China’s African Infrastructure Projects: A Tool in Reshaping Global Norms
The resilience of China’s investments in African infrastructure has been called into question in the light of its own economic slowdown.
Can biofortified foods help Africa achieve food security?
The upcoming 2016 World Food Prize will honour contributions in the field of biofortification. With almost one person in four being undernourished in Africa, what do recent experiences tell us about the role that biofortified foods can play in ensuring nutritious and safe food for the continent?
Does the global ivory ban respond to a largely local problem?
A crucial international wildlife meeting is currently taking place in South Africa. But can these kinds of high-level conferences translate into local actions to protect endangered wildlife such the African elephant?
South Africa’s commitment to governance reform: An inconvenient truth
Partnerships between government and civil society organisations (CSOs) can be volatile if not adequately nurtured, leading to mutual suspicion and questioning each other’s agendas.
Deepening Trade and Investment Relations post-AGOA: Three Options for South Africa
This briefing highlights key measures South Africa can take to maximise the benefits extended under AGOA until its expiration.
Maximising AGOA now while preparing for the future beyond AGOA
This week the United States (US) hosted African nations for the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) forum under the theme: ‘Maximising AGOA now while preparing for the future beyond AGOA’. AGOA, a unilateral development programme offering African countries duty free access for select exports to the US, is set to expire in 2025.