Digital Identification and Biometrics In East Africa: Opportunities and Concerns
In their efforts to upscale the roll-out of national ID systems to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, many African states have turned to digital options to facilitate foundational identity management.
How to Achieve African Digital Sovereignty
The digital revolution presents Africa with an opportunity to emerge as a sovereign and innovative digital player on the global stage.
Africa is a Key Source of Critical Minerals for the Global Energy Transition — But There are Hidden Dangers
The security of critical mineral supply chains is strategic for many countries due to the expected growth in demand driven by the uptake of clean energy technologies around the world.
COP28 South African Youth Statement
The COP28 South African Youth Statement highlights the voices of the youth from across the country who see the future of a cleaner, greener South Africa and the world.
A Strategic Alliance Global Order: Diplomacy in a Time of Flux
In order for nations to address their power deficits and maintain their influence, a significant shift away from unilateralism is imperative, and an even more significant shift toward forging strategic alliances will be required.
SADC Futures of Green Infrastructure: Visionary Scenarios and Transformative Pathways to Regeneration
The dire state of government incapacity, lacklustre economic progress and endemic social difficulties in the region mean that SADC’s infrastructure legacy represents a future that is untenable.
Systemic Innovations for Critical Minerals in SADC: Draft Strategic Framework
Africa can position itself as a key player in the global green technology revolution and ensure a resource-balanced approach to economic development, environmental sustainability and social well-being.
Re-imagining the Critical Minerals Ecosystem in SADC: Building Anticipatory Governance
With current economic systems reinforcing inequities, the urgency of revisiting resource trade agreements and investment risks, opening a path for more inclusive and equitable development is emphasised.
Navigating the SADC Critical Minerals Transition: Towards Preferred Futures
The global energy transition hinges on the availability and responsible extraction of minerals which are essential for green technologies ranging from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems.
Exploring the Critical Minerals Ecosystem in SADC: Country Barriers and Enablers
Competition for access to critical minerals will increase notably, ultimately placing Africa at the centre of the green transition in both environmental and geopolitical terms.