Balancing Cyber Security and Internet Freedom In Africa
This paper discusses the current state of cyber security and policies in Africa, with a specific focus on Kenya and South Africa as continental leaders in technology.
South Africa: Options to regulate data flows
South Africa is in a privileged position to become the regional hub for provision of data processing services and other innovative digital services.
Alternatives to investor-state dispute settlement
The investor–state dispute settlement system (ISDS) has served as an alternative to domestic legal processes in the post-colonial era, particularly in less developed countries.
Africa’s Year of Trump: Troubling Questions for the Continent
One of the enduring images of 2017 was US President Donald J. Trump, a few months into his tenure, squinting bare-eyed at a solar eclipse. During his first year in power, Africa was in a similar position, watching while his presidency slowly blocked out the superpower behind him.
Role of the Youth in APRM’s quest for good governance, development and democracy
The revitalisation of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is evidence of African governments’ renewed commitment to strengthening good governance, development and democracy in Africa.
China-Britain-Uganda: Trilateral Development Cooperation in Agriculture
Supporters argue that Trilateral Development Cooperation (TDC) reflects the changing geographies of aid and help to forge new, more equitable partnerships.
Work, Employment, and Training through Africa-China Cooperation Zones: Evidence from the Eastern Industrial Zone in Ethiopia
As an emerging mode of Africa-China cooperation, the promotion of Chinese special economic zones (SEZs) in Africa has attracted much academic and media attention.
Chinese Manufacturing Moves to Rwanda: A Study of Training at C&H Garments
As a small, landlocked country with few natural resources, Rwanda has focused on becoming a knowledge—intensive business and technology hub rather than a labor—intensive manufacturing base.
The East Africa Shift in Textile and Apparel Manufacturing: China-Africa Strategies and AGOA’s Influence
An emerging shift of the Cotton-Textile-Apparel (CTA) value chain from China to East Africa has been influenced by China’s excess capacity, lower labor costs, duty-free incentives for exports to the US under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and its related Third-Country Fabric Provision.
What Kinds of Chinese ‘Geese’ Are Flying to Africa? Evidence from Chinese Manufacturing Firms
This report provides a preliminary analysis of the nature of Chinese manufacturing investments, focusing predominantly on Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania.