The African Peer Review Mechanism: Positive Governance Strides in the Right Direction?
On 24 July 2010, Africa’s leaders gathered for the 13th meeting of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Forum, on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Trade, Industrial Policy and Exchange Rates in South Africa
South Africa’s trade, industrial and exchange rate policies have been the subject of substantial public debate in recent months, not least owing to the impact of the 2008–10 global financial crisis.
Transparency in Trade Policymaking: Lessons for South Africa from Australia’s Experiences
Trade policy reform in the form of trade liberalisation is a very important tool for raising living standards and improving a country’s economy.
US Ambassador Gips Speaks at SAIIA
SAIIA’s launch of its individual membership took place on 18 August with a keynote address by US Ambassador, Donald Gips.
Kenya: New Constitution is Only First Step
Kenya’s referendum to decide on a new constitution ended a decades-long, tortuous journey to reach a basic law to regulate the country’s politics and give voice to all its citizens.
Climate Change and Trade: The Challenges for Southern Africa
The long-awaited Copenhagen summit on climate change gave to the world a broad political agreement, but without any teeth.
India–South Africa Relations through the shadow of Nehru–Mbeki legacies
This year 2010 marks 150 years of the arrival of Indians in South Africa.
The DRC at 50: Confronting the Challenges of Peace and Territorial Consolidation
On 30 June 2010 the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) celebrated 50 years of independence from colonial rule.
Zuma’s State Visit and the Challenges of Doing Business in Russia
The recent state visit by President Zuma to Russia is a major step towards deepening diplomatic and commercial relations between these two emerging economies.
Optimising Policy Space in the Context of Increasing International Support for CAADP
The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) is a pan-African vehicle that translates the vision of the NEPAD Planning and Co-ordinating Agency (NPCA) into an operational framework to guide agriculture-led development.