South Africa has a new chance to promote good governance in Africa
As South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa begins his term as chairperson of Africa’s premier instrument aimed at promoting good governance among member states, his country has a perfect opportunity to set a good example by using the process to review its own governance failures, writes Steven Gruzd, a leading continental expert on the subject.
Sovereign wealth funds in Africa: Taking stock and looking forward
This paper provides a primarily qualitative analysis of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) on the African continent.
Turkey and the shifting geopolitical sands of North and East Africa
In the last few months Turkey’s actions in North Africa and the greater Middle East have confirmed it as an important regional power.
SAIIA Highlights: 2018/19
We are delighted to launch our latest annual report, which is now available exclusively online.
Japan and China’s Summit Competition in Africa
Japan and China play a dual role in Africa. Firstly, they both have direct relationships with Africa, as two of the continent’s most important development partners.
Cybercrime and data privacy: How Africa can up its game
Africa is the fastest-growing continent when it comes to internet penetration.
Marine and coastal EbA for enhanced resilience in Southern Africa country review: Tanzania
Tanzania’s coastal zone is home to approximately 10 million people, many of whom are highly dependent on coastal and marine resources, and the ecosystem services they provide.
G20 compact with Africa: Consolidating and accelerating Rwanda’s transformation agenda
Rwanda harnessed the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) initiative as a framework to accelerate and consolidate its economic transformation agenda in line with the country’s Vision 2050.
Africa and Europe: Cyber governance lessons
This Policy Insights examines the lessons the AU can learn from the EU in the area of cyber governance.
G20 compact with Africa: The case of Ghana
Ghana’s participation in the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) indicates its strong appetite for reforms, seeing as its reform commitments were already reform actions under its International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility Programme.