Picking a bone with captive predator breeding in South Africa
In July 2018, without public consultation or scientific substantiation, South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) raised its annual lion skeleton export quota to 1,500, up from 800 the year before. These skeletons are supplied by the predator breeding industry, which breeds lions in captivity for multiple and sometimes overlapping purposes. This is the working paper of a report in two parts.
Exploring the role of China, Japan and India in the East Africa Blue Economy
This paper examines the role of China, Japan and India in East African development, focusing specifically on Kenya and Tanzania. Of particular concern is the regional Blue Economy, which encompasses economic, social and environmental concerns related to maritime industries and, according to the approach adopted by the African Union, also inland water bodies.
Israel’s ties with Africa: focus on Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
This paper approaches Israel’s push into Africa from an African perspective in an effort to highlight what the continent’s leaders can gain from Israel, and vice versa.
Exploring policy tools for promoting digital trade
The global economy is experiencing major technological shifts, with the rise of digital technology a key driver.
African Union’s year of youth: Carrying forward the momentum
This paper reflects on the African Union’s 2017 theme, ‘Harnessing the Demographic Dividend Through Investments in Youth.’
What kinds of Chinese ‘Geese’ are flying to Africa? Evidence from Chinese Manufacturing Firms
This paper provides preliminary analysis of the nature of Chinese manufacturing investments in Africa, focusing predominantly on four countries — Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania —but also including examples as illustrations from other countries, when appropriate.
Chinese Manufacturing Moves to Rwanda: A Study of Training at C&H Garments
Rwanda has often emphasized the growth of knowledge—intensive services, tourism, and information and communications technology (ICT), over labor—intensive manufacturing, to grow its economy.
Open Government Partnership: promoting democracy amid global turmoil
Democracy, liberalism and civil society are under attack from authoritarian leaders worldwide, but their supporters are working hard to ensure they remain embedded in their societies.
Zimbabwe elections: international observers play vital gatekeeping role
Since Emmerson Mnangagwa came into power in November 2017, he has been courting the international community to attract foreign investments into Zimbabwe in order to resurrect the country’s battered economy.
Zimbabwe: what does the future hold under new leadership?
Since assuming office as President of Zimbabwe after a military coup ousted Robert Mugabe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has made several gestures of reform and has engaged key western interests in a bid to ease sanctions and facilitate re-integration into the international arena.