Where is the African Peer Review Mechanism Heading?
Africa may be rising, but its success is primarily measured by economic growth and development, while discourse on democratisation is far less prominent than at the onset of the new millennium. At the same time, many African states are forging ever-deeper ties with emerging powers that seem to place little value on democracy and human rights.
Africa’s Evolving Continental Court Structures: At the Crossroads?
Heads of state and government (HOSG) in Africa, through the African Union (AU), have for some time expressed particular concern about two developments in current international criminal justice – the exercise of universal jurisdiction and the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Assessing The Impact of Chinese Investment on Southeast Africa’s Cotton: Moving Up The Value Chain?
An influx of Chinese and other Asian investment in Southeast Africa over the last decade has had a significant impact on the cotton-textile value chain in the region.
From Natural Resource Dependence to Diversified Economies: An Agenda for Future Research
This policy note aims to outline potential future directions for research on natural resource governance in Africa, with specific focus on the extraction of minerals and hydrocarbons.
Towards Agenda 2063: Re-Inventing Partnership on Extractive Governance
The demand for effective resource governance partnerships has grown in line with pressure on Africa’s extractive industries to deliver inclusive and sustainable development.
A New Scramble for Africa? The Rush for Energy Resources in Sub-Saharan Africa
Global energy consumption will increase rapidly in the next decade. The current core energy production sites in the world economy are unlikely to be able to supply this increasing demand.
Maximising Positive Impacts of Mining Projects: Stakeholders and Partnerships
Despite the fact that mining-led growth is one of the few opportunities low-income African nations have of catching up with other countries, mining in Africa is not seen as creating local benefits. There is little co-operation among stakeholders in the minerals sector and long-term planning is poor.
Water Governance and International Co-operation: Lessons from the Cubango-Okavango River System
International co-operation on trans-boundary water systems has become an increasingly important norm in natural resource management, especially as climate change and population growth place growing pressure on the global water sector.
Lessons from Implementing the APRM National Programme of Action in Nigeria
The way in which the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has unfolded in Nigeria – a key regional player with Africa’s largest population – offers lessons and guidance to other participating APRM countries.
Community Forests in Namibia: Ensuring Sustainable Local-level Forest Management
Community forests in Namibia are central to promoting sustainable and participatory forest governance and enhancing livelihoods in communal land areas.