When Leaders Fail Democracy, Democracy Fails the People
Elected leaders need to come to terms with the fact that they are responsible not just to their electorate but also to the institution of democracy itself. More should be done to safeguard it and ensure accountable leadership that can provide the full spectrum of rights.
Enhancing African Agency amid Global Geopolitical Competition
This piece explores how engagements with global powers unfold, the complexities they introduce, and what can be done to enhance African agency globally.
Q&A: Navigating a Complex Global Order – The Global South and the West
Gustavo de Carvalho, Senior Researcher at SAIIA’s African Governance and Diplomacy Programme, shares his perspectives on the Global South and its evolving relations with the West in shaping contemporary international dynamics.
Understanding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Given the negative impact the CBAM is poised to have on African exports and overall economic growth, African policymakers must urgently advocate for a fairer approach through the G20 and AfCFTA platforms.
Renewable Energy Technologies in the Global South: Insights from Africa
The adoption of renewable energy presents an opportunity to sustainably meet Africa’s growing energy demand.
China’s Climate and Energy Partnerships in the Global South
With the urgent need to tackle climate change threats, the Global South is an important destination for China’s green technology transfer.
How to Make Loss and Damage Finance Fair for the Global South
It is estimated that, between 2000 and 2019, the cost of loss and damage from climate impacts was at least $2.8 trillion.
Implementing the APRM: Views from Civil Society – The Malawi Report
This report explores the governance challenges identified by civil society organisations in Malawi from 2022 to 2024, under the guidance of SAIIA and the Malawi Economic Justice Network.
The Geopolitics of Energy Minerals: How Africa Can Lead the Green Energy Transition
It is crucial that Sub-Saharan Africa, home to approximately 30% of global mineral reserves, leverages the global demand for minerals to pursue its own developmental agenda.
Address by DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola on SA’s Foreign Policy
Full text of International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola’s address during a symposium co-hosted by SAIIA and DIRCO exploring SA’s national interests and global advancements.