Learning Lessons from multi-stakeholder initiatives
Some 2,000 representatives of civil society, government and the tech community from over 70 countries met in the beautiful and sunny capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, from 17 to 19 July to discuss progress in governmental transparency and accountability during the 5th Open Government Partnership (OGP) Summit. It is worth reflecting on what this initiative is and what it and its counter-parts aim to achieve.
BRICS should adopt inclusive approach to women
The BRICS bloc has contributed to global governance by establishing multiple platforms that enhance dialogue and cooperation. In 2018 a forum dedicated to the empowerment of women will be added. Where do the BRICS countries stand in terms of gender parity?
BRICS-Africa cooperation: Achievements and opportunities
This briefing highlights Africa’s priorities, South Africa’s efforts in promoting these within the BRICS, and challenges and opportunities in Africa–BRICS cooperation.
Prospects for the Kenyan Blue Economy
The government of Kenya is increasingly prioritising the Blue Economy as a potential source of employment and economic growth.
The suitability of a stabilisation fund for SACU
The most recent – 2002 – Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Agreement revised the customs and excise revenue sharing formula for SACU member states.
Operationalising the SADC Regional Development Fund
Infrastructure development, as an enabler of economic growth and catalyst for poverty alleviation, is an integral part of the economic development agenda of most African countries.
SADC EPA: how can the agreement contribute to Lesotho’s agriculture and agro-processing development?
The EU–SADC economic partnership agreement (EPA) came into force in October 2016 and offers Lesotho a number of tariff preferences above competitor countries in the EU market.
Socio-ecological resilience in South Africa’s Blue Economy: the role of marine protected areas
Globally there is a move to embrace Blue Economies that promote the services the ocean provides to humankind.
Scoping the feasibility and implications of a stabilisation fund for SACU
The Southern African Customs Union’s (SACU) Third Ministerial Retreat set out a work programme for SACU member states and the secretariat aimed at deepening integration in the region and fostering development and industrialisation.
Looking Back to The Future: Mining for Development in Africa
Mining is central to development progress in a number of African countries. Natural resource endowment has, however, produced suboptimal development outcomes in weakly institutionalised contexts.