Revival Can Only Benefit Africa
Who wins in the German election this week may not matter in the short term to Africa. How the new government tackles unemployment and a faltering economy may, however, affect Germany’s developmental and economic engagement with Africa in the medium term.
Zimbabwe Country Report
This report presents historical background and introduction to the parliament of Zimbabwe, including its composition and function.
Tanzania Country Report
This report argues that parliament’s engagement with civil society in Tanzania will be hampered if parliament continues to be subordinate or subservient to the executive.
A French Twist for Trade
Next week, Frances Pascal Lamy, the former European Union trade commissioner, will succeed Thailand’s Supachai Panitchpakdi as director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). What implications does this hold for Africa’s fortunes, in particular, and the Doha Round of trade liberalisation talks in general?
SPECIAL FEATURE: No Partnership Quick Fixes
Public-private partnerships have been hailed as a new way to conduct state business and harness the funding and expertise of the private sector. But a new study shows they fail unless government plans well and fixes its chronic problems of non-transparent politically-manipulated procurement.
Without Courage, Money Is Not Enough To Fight AIDS
Botswana, one of Africa’s richest nations, has the money and the drugs to fight HIV, but those afflicted often don’t seek treatment. A creative programme turns social stigma on its head.
Weaning States Off Subsidies
European Commission draft plans to reform the decades-old “sugar regime” were finally unveiled in June, to the dismay of sugar producers from Europe’s former colonies.
Swaziland Country Report
In the current political climate of Swaziland, it has been challenging to undertake a study of this magnitude and there have been a number of drawbacks.
Success Rate of Beijing’s Plans to Alleviate Poverty is Unprecedented
China has captured the world’s attention. There are two reasons for this: 1.3 billion people and a rate of economic growth doubling the economy every five years since 1980.
EU Entry a Lesson for AU’s Peer Review
While there was great anticipation about the results for Africa at the Gleneagles summit, perhaps the release of Ghana and Rwanda’s African peer review reports will prove more significant.