Policy, Law, Economics and Politics - Deepening Democracy through Access to Information
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26 May 2012
                       
 
 
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09 Nov 2011
 
 
Fighting Corruption through Civic Engagement
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
In early December various stakeholders under the banner of the National Anti Corruption Forum meet once again to debate and agree on an action plan that will lead the fight against corruption in...
 
 
23 Nov 2010
 
Building a Culture of Accountability - A Call to Action
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
South Africa's ethics infrastructure, while impressive on paper, is marred by significant implementation challenges such as poor compliance, uneven application, and little follow-through in terms...
 
 
08 Dec 2009
 
The time to act is now”… or later: The rapid talking down of expectations for Copenhagen signals a lack of commitment on the part of industrialised countries
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
In place of divide and rule tactics, a fundamental change of direction is needed to expand their targets and dump the market-based approach.
 
 
02 Dec 2009
 
Testing the Right to Access to Information – Financial Disclosure of South African Politicians’ Assets and Interests
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
The issue of conflicts of interest in public life is the subject of daily news reports in South Africa. While it is not illegal for politicians and civil servants to own shares, directorships or...
 
 
18 Jun 2009
 
The Private Business Interests of South Africa’s Elected Officials
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
In all modern democracies some elected officials hold private business interests. People invariably occupy more than one social role, elected officials prove no different. However in transitional...
 
 
20 May 2009
 
New Energy To Tackle Climate Change in South Africa?
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
The announcement by the new South African government to decouple the Ministries of Minerals and Energy represents a symbolic shift away from a troubled legacy. Civil society has long called for...
 
 
23 Mar 2009
 
Voter turnout key to South Africa’s 2009 elections
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
Voter turnout at the polls is set to play a critical role in the forthcoming election on 22 April in South Africa. It is likely to determine the final outcome in many subtle ways as it shapes the...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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