SAIIA and partners unveil new website for the SA Youth Gender Action Plan (YGAP)
Developed by young people and led by the Youth Policy Committee and convened by Youth@SAIIA, the South African Youth Gender Action Plan (SA YGAP) functions as a roadmap to anchor a vision of what a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future should be in South Africa.
Marking a Milestone: 90 Years of SAIIA
Reflections from our chief executive as SAIIA celebrates its 90th anniversary.
Commissions, Corruption and State Capture: Charting the Way Forward for South Africa
This special report aims to provide a detailed account of the events that led to the establishment of the State Capture Commission and to unpack some of the key findings made in relation to certain state parastatals.
Why the African Union Stopped the Donkey Hide Trade with China
In a blow to China’s ejiao industry, the African Union has imposed a ban on the slaughter of donkeys for their hides.
The Geopolitics of Energy in the Post-COVID-19 Era
South Africa’s engagement with the EU in the realm of energy and geopolitics requires strategic navigation of tension points, the pursuit of a more equitable partnership and the adoption of multi-bilateral approaches.
Systemic Innovations for South Africa’s Energy Futures: Draft Strategic Framework
By engaging with complexity, harnessing the power of leverage points and advocating for strategic interventions, South Africa can position itself as a trailblazer in the global pursuit of just and equitable energy transitions.
The Impact of the CBAM on African Economies and the Role of the AfCFTA
While the CBAM is primarily advocated as a mechanism to level the playing field for the EU’s domestic industry, its loftier goal is to enhance global climate ambitions by encouraging countries to strengthen their domestic decarbonisation policies.
Empowering Youth Voices: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in South Africa
The South African Youth Gender Action Plan is a youth-driven policy framework that provides a roadmap for addressing gender-based violence and creating gender-inclusive spaces.
Q&A: Nerissa Muthayan on Brazil, South Africa and the Just Transition
SAIIA Research Fellow Nerissa Muthayan recently completed a three-month fellowship in Brazil at the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea).
Strengthening Africa’s Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems Through Enhanced Policy Coherence and Coordinated Action
In response to these vulnerabilities and impacts, it is essential that African countries develop adaptation and resilience building strategies to support their vulnerable farmers and agriculturally dependent communities.