Win-Win Green Partnership: China is Capable, is Africa Ready?
In many ways, China’s emergence as a development partner has been a boon for an energy-starved Africa.
The COP29 South African Youth Statement
Drafted by 23 young South Africans during a process that was convened by Youth@SAIIA, this statement outlines five mandates for the South African government to pursue at COP29.
High Expectations: Civil Society Participation in Conflict Early Warning and Response Systems of the AU, ECOWAS and IGAD
‘Early warning’ describes a process that alerts decision-makers and promotes their understanding of the nature and impact of a potential escalation of violent conflict.
Governance Challenges in Cabo Delgado: Spinning Wheels in the Mud
Amid unrest surrounding Mozambique’s election, the task of dealing with extremism in the country remains.
International Payments, BRICS and Africa: Trends and Issues
African trade with economies outside the continent is presently dominated by the use
of external currencies.
What to Expect from the 2024 BRICS Summit
As the 2024 BRICS Summit approaches, SAIIA highlights the key issues and debates that will shape the agenda.
Strategic Partners or Tactical Allies? A Decade of Egypt-Russia Relations
Bilateral ties between Egypt and Russia stem from their converging positions on critical contemporary issues.
Is a Global Public Goods Bank Necessary?
In the aftermath of COVID-19, the urgent need for additional, scalable and sustainable climate finance alongside adequate support for the achievement of the SDGs have infused the G20 and UN agendas.
Valuing Natural Capital
Much more needs to be done to leverage the potential of natural capital to boost sustainable economic growth.
Boosting the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System
South Africa’s G20 presidency is a catalyst for advancing African-driven DPI initiatives, particularly PAPSS, contributing to regional economic development and fostering global partnerships for sustainable growth.