Canadian Governor General David Johnston speaks at SAIIA
On 21 May 2013 SAIIA and the University of the Witwatersrand co-hosted a visit by the Canadian Governor General, His Excellency, The Right Honourable, David Johnston for a keynote address and discussion. The event was held to discuss the importance of Canada-South Africa Relations on the occasion of His Excellency’s State Visit to South Africa. Indeed, the bonds between South Africa and Canada run deep and bilateral cooperation dates as far back as the 1920’s.
Aligning NPOA with Other Frameworks for National Development: A Formula to Revitalise Forwardlooking, Broad-based and Participatory Development in Africa?
The loss of momentum of one of the most ingenious African-initiated and African-led mechanisms for monitoring governance reforms and deficiencies, and nurturing African solutions to African problems, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), is most worrying.
The significance of Africa Hall to the APRM +10 Anniversary Celebrations
Built in 1961 by the Ethiopian government, Africa Hall continues to stand today as a monument of African unity. A stained glass window in the lobby created by Ethiopia’s most well-known artist Afewerk Tekle depicts Africans of yesterday, today and tomorrow in their struggle for freedom and progress.
African unity after 50 years: building solid foundations for the future
One of the highlights of the upcoming 21st Summit of the African Union (AU) is the 50th anniversary of the founding in 1963 of its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 2013.
Applying the Strategic Relational Approach to African States: A Case of Mauritius and Trade Policymaking
The perspective of African states in crisis, together with the examination of African states as neopatrimonial, has been inadequate in providing a useful lens for examining trade policymaking in Africa.
Latin America after Chavez
The South African Institute of International Affairs hosts a Speaker’s Meeting addressed by Dr. Lyal White
Towards Understanding South Africa’s Differing Attitudes to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and the Open Governance Partnership
The paper undertakes a critical assessment of the various motivations behind South Africa’s active participation in the Open Government Partnership (OGP), as a contrast to the country’s notable absence from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
Revamping Nigeria-South Africa relations key to continental progress
Since the advent of democracy in South Africa in 1994, Pretoria’s relationship with Nigeria has been a mix of rivalry, tension and cooperation.
The G-20 and Africa: A Critical Assessment
The increased globalisation over the last 20 years has made effective global economic governance more important than ever.
Technology Diffusion Through Intellectual Property Rights: Innovating to Combat Climate Change
The technological revolution required by climate action, aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change, can be achieved by existing technology, but would benefit immensely from continued innovation to lower costs.