China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys: Keeping the Cart Behind the Donkey
This paper elaborates on the dynamics of the China–Africa donkey trade and how it embodies the socio-economic complexity of realising the potential of South–South trade.
South Africa’s Post-COVID Climate Response and the Path to its NDC Goals
The COVID-19 pandemic, the outcomes of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) and the global impact of the Ukraine war have put South Africa in a unique position as it pursues its updated nationally determined contribution (NDC).
Russia in Africa: Resurgent great power or bellicose pretender?
A review of Samuel Ramani’s forthcoming book that examines Russia’s engagements in Africa for every post-Cold War Russian administration.
Africa’s Women and the Promotion of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Science and Technology
This policy insight explores the absence of women in security-development discourse and practice through an African lens.
The South African Green Hydrogen TVET Ecosystem Just Transition Strategic Framework
This report assesses the role of the TVET college ecosystem in helping South Africa’s workforce prepare for an emerging Green Hydrogen Economy.
Future Proofing Africa–China Infrastructure Cooperation
This policy briefing provides a brief multi-sector comparison between African and Southeast Asian experiences of environmental, socioeconomic and governance (ESG) implementation in Chinese-led infrastructure projects.
Africa’s mineral resources are critical for the green energy transition
The World Bank forecasts that the production of critical minerals would need to increase by nearly 500% if investment in renewable energy and other green technologies were ramped up to the levels required to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Is Senegal on the Right Track to Achieve its NDC Commitments?
This paper assesses the extent to which Senegal’s macroeconomic policy actions both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic have been in line with its commitments to its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets.
Driving Digital Inclusion within the AfCFTA Framework
Even though many people on the continent have access to the
internet and various digital platforms, many others do not, which means that they remain
economically marginalised and unable to participate in the rapidly evolving 4th Industrial
Revolution.
Key African countries to watch at COP27
African-led climate action is in the spotlight as COP27 gets underway. Countries across the continent have been progressively championing key priorities to combat climate change in various ways. Take a look.