Book Review: The African Peer Review Mechanism: A compilation of studies of the process in nine African countries, the African Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project (AfriMAP)
AfriMAP’s “The African Peer Review Mechanism: A compilation of studies of the process in nine African countries” is exactly what its title claims to be – a collection of research papers, which provide an in-depth overview of the APRM process in nine countries.
Book Review: “Peering the Peers: Civil Society and the African Peer Review Mechanism” edited by Grant Masterson, Kojo Busia and Adele Jinadu
Peering the Peers is a collection of contributions from a conference on the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) hosted by the Electoral Institute for the Sustainability of Democracy in Africa (EISA) in Maputo, Mozambique in 2008.
Aid, Governance and Development: Thoughts from Michela Wrong, Author of “It’s Our Turn to Eat”
Michela Wrong delivered the following talk at a symposium on “Aid, Governance and Development in Africa” organised by the University of Nairobi’s Institute for Development Studies in Kenya on 30 September 2010.
2nd Public Forum: Promoting Dialogue on Trade Reform in South Africa
2nd Public Forum: ‘Promoting Dialogue on Trade Reform in South Africa’ – Trade policy in South Africa seems to be set for a major overhaul.
Giants of Africa Limp Along – South Africa and Nigeria
Nigerian taxis are known for their colourful writings that make personal and social statements.
SACU – One Hundred Not Out: What future for the Customs Union?
This paper is based on research conducted recently in South Africa (SA), Namibia, Angola and Botswana.
Scoping Workshop: Developing the Capacity of Civil Society to Track the Implementation of the African Peer Review Mechanism
The African Peer Review Mechanism was established in 2003 as an innovative instrument aimed at improving governance in Africa.
Africa and the Geopolitics of India’s Energy Security
South African Institute of International Affairs and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation cordially invite you to a workshop on ‘Africa and the Geopolitics of India’s Energy Security’ to be held in Johannesburg 5 October 2010 and Cape Town on 6 October 2010.
The Chinese Stance on the Darfur Conflict
China’s role in Sudan is one of the most closely watched and, in many circles, controversial relationships on the continent.
BRIC and IBSA Forums: Neo-liberals in Disguise or Champions of the South?
South–South co-operation has existed for many decades and has played a key role in solidifying unity among developing countries.