High Expectations: Civil Society Participation in Conflict Early Warning and Response Systems of the AU, ECOWAS and IGAD
‘Early warning’ describes a process that alerts decision-makers and promotes their understanding of the nature and impact of a potential escalation of violent conflict.
Governance Challenges in Cabo Delgado: Spinning Wheels in the Mud
Amid unrest surrounding Mozambique’s election, the task of dealing with extremism in the country remains.
International Payments, BRICS and Africa: Trends and Issues
African trade with economies outside the continent is presently dominated by the use
of external currencies.
What to Expect from the 2024 BRICS Summit
As the 2024 BRICS Summit approaches, SAIIA highlights the key issues and debates that will shape the agenda.
Strategic Partners or Tactical Allies? A Decade of Egypt-Russia Relations
Bilateral ties between Egypt and Russia stem from their converging positions on critical contemporary issues.
Is a Global Public Goods Bank Necessary?
In the aftermath of COVID-19, the urgent need for additional, scalable and sustainable climate finance alongside adequate support for the achievement of the SDGs have infused the G20 and UN agendas.
Valuing Natural Capital
Much more needs to be done to leverage the potential of natural capital to boost sustainable economic growth.
Boosting the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System
South Africa’s G20 presidency is a catalyst for advancing African-driven DPI initiatives, particularly PAPSS, contributing to regional economic development and fostering global partnerships for sustainable growth.
Championing the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
By promoting fair international tax rules, Africa can secure the financial resources necessary for investing in infrastructure, poverty alleviation and enhanced social services.
Cost of Capital Commission: A Proposal
Analysis shows that borrowing from capital markets is costing African governments 500% of what it would had they accessed financing at International Bank for Reconstruction and Development rates.