Navigating Governance Challenges in African Critical Mineral Supply Chains
There is currently a lack of transparency and accountability in critical mineral supply chains, which not only undermines the mining sector’s ability to contribute to sustainable development on the African continent, but also poses a serious threat to the success of the global energy transition.
Beyond Linear Economies: Envisioning the Future of Circular Economies in SADC
The circular economy in the SADC region promises to address environmental concerns while driving economic transformation by transitioning from the linear economy model.
Skills Governance and the TVET Ecosystem: Pioneering Systemic Innovations for the Emerging Green Hydrogen Economy
As the TVET sector in South Africa aims to train artisans and technicians for the emerging green hydrogen economy, it must transcend conventional models of skills development.
Training in Uncertainty: Skills Foresight for a Just Green Hydrogen Transition
By adopting futures thinking strategies and engaging stakeholders, South Africa can better prepare its workforce for the demands of the green hydrogen economy (GHE) and transform its post-school education and training (PSET) system.
What Are the South Africans Doing in Eastern DRC?
Unlike the SADC contingent that defeated the M23 back in 2013, the SAMIDRC force’s tentative approach to the spreading conflict is raising questions about South Africa’s real motives in mineral-rich Congo.
SAIIA and partners unveil new website for the SA Youth Gender Action Plan (YGAP)
Developed by young people and led by the Youth Policy Committee and convened by Youth@SAIIA, the South African Youth Gender Action Plan (SA YGAP) functions as a roadmap to anchor a vision of what a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future should be in South Africa.
Marking a Milestone: 90 Years of SAIIA
Reflections from our chief executive as SAIIA celebrates its 90th anniversary.
Commissions, Corruption and State Capture: Charting the Way Forward for South Africa
This special report aims to provide a detailed account of the events that led to the establishment of the State Capture Commission and to unpack some of the key findings made in relation to certain state parastatals.
Why the African Union Stopped the Donkey Hide Trade with China
In a blow to China’s ejiao industry, the African Union has imposed a ban on the slaughter of donkeys for their hides.
The Geopolitics of Energy in the Post-COVID-19 Era
South Africa’s engagement with the EU in the realm of energy and geopolitics requires strategic navigation of tension points, the pursuit of a more equitable partnership and the adoption of multi-bilateral approaches.