Regionalism in the Southern African Development Community: integration for better health?
This paper looks at how health impacts on or is impacted by a nexus of regional political, economic, and security interests.
The Tortured Path of Global Migration Reforms
A 2018 report from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) estimates that there are currently 244 million international migrants, or 3.3% of the global population.
South Africa’s foreign policy under Zuma: Towards greater strategic partnerships
This piece reflects on South Africa’s foreign policy under President Zuma – exploring the direction and key achievements and shortcomings/failures during his tenure.
A new dawn in South Africa
The lesson of a decade’s state capture in South Africa may be that citizens and organised civil society should not limit active participation in political processes only to election time, and institutions are only as good as the people who respect them in letter and in spirit.
Aligning G20 initiatives with Africa’s priorities
There is a significant overlap between the G20 initiatives – particularly the Development Working Group (DWG) – and those of the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Agenda 2030).
Three keys to a new South Africa
Jacob Zuma has resigned as South Africa’s president – an inevitable move, following the African National Congress’ withdrawal of its support.
Do the COMESA, EAC and SADC migration regimes fall within the framework of the tripartite free trade area?
Historically, Africa has experienced numerous voluntary and forced migratory movements.
APRM@15 – Has African Governance come of Age?
In the Americas, when a young Latina girl turns 15, she celebrates her fiesta de quinceañera, a coming of age ceremony. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Africa’s most important governance self-evaluation and promotion instrument – the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) – will also officially turn 15 on 9 March 2018.
Outlook for the South African mining industry
Hot on the heels of Davos, the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba provides an opportunity for the new ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa, to send the right signals to the local mining industry and civil society to renew confidence in the sector.
Why does a SACU development fund matter?
The 2010 Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Vision and Mission sets out a clear mandate that supports regional integration, values the role of development in the region, and ultimately strives to better the lives of its citizens.