Empêcher la corruption dans les marchés publics en Afrique
La corruption relative à l’achat de produits et de services par le gouvernement peut être contrecarrée par une mise en application inflexible de la loi, par l’engagement du gouvernement et par le soutien du secteur privé.
Civil Society, principles and per diems
Across Africa, dedicated activists are beavering away at a variety of causes – environmental degradation, gender violence, human rights abuses, corruption.
The WTO in a Changing Global Economic Order
Notwithstanding marathon talks in Geneva, the Doha Round has ground to a halt again. Disappointing, although not surprising; still it shouldn’t be confused with a complete collapse.
Zimbabwe: Will Robert Mugabe Face Trial?
Whether Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s ruler for the past 28 years, relinquishes power now or in a few years’ time, Yarik Turianskyi of the South African Institute of International Affairs believes the prospects of him being tried for forced removals of his people or the election violence of his militia are remote.
The Politics of Combating AIDS
As this year’s International Aids Conference begins in Mexico City, AllAfrica guest columnist George Katito says African governments and civil society will need to assert themselves more vigorously if the goal of an Aids-free generation is to be realised.
An Alternative Foreign Policy
Next year the fourth general elections of a democratic South Africa will signal the start of the post, post-apartheid era.
Zimbabwe – Have We Been Here Before?
The signing of the memorandum of understanding between Zanu-PF and the two MDC formations must certainly be welcomed after the protracted period of violence and political stalemate.
S’engager auprès des parlements : Conseils à la société civile
Stratégies et tactiques pratiques pour les OSC cherchant à influencer l’orientation des politiques au niveau des parlements africains.
Engaging with Parliaments: Advice to Civil Society
Practical strategies and hands-on tactics for CSOs seeking to influence policy-making in African parliaments.
Mbeki Forges New Ties with Europe
Johannesburg — South Africa, the only African state to date to have signed a “strategic partnership agreement” with the European Union, is holding a summit with the EU today in Bordeaux, France.