Atoms for Africa’s Development: The Case for Nuclear Power Generation in Africa
Alternative sources of electrical power generation are currently attracting more attention, primarily due to global demands for sustainability and environmental considerations.
Elevating the Role of Communities in Conservation Management Areas
Protected areas and other types of biodiversity-focused management tools play an integral role in safeguarding and restoring Africa’s biodiversity, which in turn enhances the resilience of ecosystems in building a defence against climate change.
After Idai: Insights from Mozambique for Climate Resilient Coastal Infrastructure
Between March 2019 and January 2021, Beira, the second largest city in Mozambique, was hit by two severe cyclones and a tropical storm, that resulted in massive infrastructure and crop damage as well as human losses.
The WTO and Africa: The State of Play and Key Priorities Going Forward
For African states, pursuing an economic development agenda remains at the centre of their trade strategy at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Governance at a Glance: Botswana’s APRM Experience
Botswana acceded to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in February 2019, making it the 38th AU Member State to take this step.
Zambian Civil Society’s Arduous APRM Journey
Zambia began its African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) journey when president Levy Mwanawasa was in office in January 2006, but slowed down during subsequent administrations.
A One Health Approach to Combatting COVID-19 and Illegal Wildlife Trade in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disastrous impact on the global economic and social fabric.
Nuclear Science and Technology: Driving Africa’s Development
In 2013 the AU adopted Agenda 2063 as the continent’s strategic framework for sustainable development and economic growth.
Chinese Infrastructure Provision to the Global South and the Setting of Rail Standards
One of the hallmark project types of the Belt and Road Initiative, driven by the People’s Republic of China, is the construction of railways to connect developing countries to markets using high-speed rail where possible, and often using standard-gauge rail, which is sometimes different from existing infrastructure.
Conflict-Sensitive Infrastructure Development: Key Considerations for the AU
The AU’s Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) has an ambitious agenda to connect and integrate the continent through hard and soft infrastructure.