Strengthening Locally Led Adaptation in Africa
Africa’s exposure to, and capacity for adapting to climate shocks is uneven and greatly influenced by intersecting social, political, economic and environmental factors.
Sustainable Ocean Economies in African Small Island Developing States
Achieving a sustainable ocean economy in African SIDS requires bold political commitment, trusted local partnerships, institutional capacity building and clear regulatory frameworks to unlock finance.
Opportunities and Challenges for Malawi’s Carbon Markets
Although Malawi faces significant economic and climate challenges, it has strong potential to develop innovative and inclusive carbon markets.
From Debt to Development
The substantial increase in the debt servicing burden has led many developing countries to spend more on interest payments than on health, education and climate action.
The Promotion of Institutional Coherence in the Trade, Finance and Investment Ecosystem
South Africa, as the only African member of the G20, is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in promoting institutional coherence in trade, finance and investment between the G20 countries and Africa.
G20 Is Too Elite. There Is a Way To Fix That Though – Economists
As chair of the G20 for 2025, South Africa is well-placed to promote solutions to the group’s representation problem.
The Green Hydrogen Catalyst: Igniting Local Development Through Green Trade Enablers
By embracing targeted policy recommendations with an emphasis on regional collaboration and shared benefits, South Africa can turn its green hydrogen ambitions into reality.
SAJIA Volume 31.4 Analyses Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s Geopolitical Strategies in East Africa and Limpopo’s Role in Addressing Irregular Migration into South Africa
The latest issue of the South African Journal of International Affairs covers a range of topics including whether the annulment of Shell’s licenses constitutes expropriation under international investment law and the nature of state fragility in South Sudan.
Making the AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade Work to Achieve Inclusivity
The AfCFTA is the world’s first trading agreement that explicitly recognises and concretely institutionalises affirmative action in promoting women and youth enterprises in cross- border, intra-continental trade.
The Art of the Deal: How Africa Should Play its Cards in a New Era of Minerals Diplomacy
To reclaim the narrative around critical minerals and assert greater agency over its natural resources, African countries must navigate a complex geopolitical environment and manage important policy trade-offs.