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01 Feb 2012

15 ratifications of the AU Charter on democracy, elections and governance

The African Democracy Forum (ADF) and the Africa Democracy Institute (IDASA) would like to congratulate the African Union and the 15 Member States who have ratified the African Charter on...

17 Jan 2012

Agricultural development and 'land grabs': The Chinese presence in the African agricultural sector

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

This paper examines Chinese interests in the African agricultural sector and Africa’s response to this interest. It also analyses the accusations of ‘land grabbing’ levelled at China by some...

12 Dec 2011

Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa: Fostering pro-poor growth

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

Over 70% of the SSA population live in rural areas and an estimated 60% of the world’s uncultivated land – suitable for farming – belongs to Africa. Agricultural development can stimulate...

29 Nov 2011

Monitoring the Monitor: Elections at the African Union

INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES

With the many elections held in 2011, Africa witnessed what one may call a ‘generational progression on democracy’. Ironically, the nominations for the elections at the African Union Commission...

22 Nov 2011

In hot pursuit: Resource wars in Africa

Consultancy Africa Intelligence

For centuries conflict and resources have been intrinsically interlinked.(2) In the present era, the fight for resources continues to be a feature of contemporary conflict. Most notable are the...

21 Nov 2011

Human rights versus corporate rights: Mercenary activity in the 21st century

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

While mercenaries have always been part of our political landscape, their position has varied considerably over time. From ancient times wherein it was normal and acceptable to participate in a war...

18 Nov 2011

Africa, China and the 'green' factor

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

African economists are currently advocating that green economy and green growth should be included in the African nation agenda; thereby stressing the importance of including sustainability in all...

15 Nov 2011

Africa Should Not Allow the Ban on Cluster Munitions to be Undermined

INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES

This week, until 25 November, diplomats from some 100 States will meet in Geneva for the Fourth Review Conference of the Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW). High on the agenda is a new...

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