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Swaziland's non-party political system and the 2013 Tinkhundla elections
Institute for Security Studies, 2012The Kingdom of Swaziland is widely recognised as an absolute monarchy and a non-party state where executive authority lies in the king as the head of state, governing with his Advisory Council and traditional advisers.DocumentNuanced balancing act: South Africa's national and international interests and its 'African Agenda'
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012In supporting inter alia the African Union (AU), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Peer Review Mechanism and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, the South African government seeks to work towards sustainable socio-economic development in Africa and to achieve political regional integration overDocumentThe rise of China's state-led media dynasty in Africa
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012The Chinese government is using the media for diplomacy, bringing a new, competitive element to influence states. China is actively introducing its culture and values, and distributing favourable images through its media to achieve its goals of reducing fears of its military strength, developing closer relations with developing nations and expanding its international influence.DocumentUnderstanding India’s global engagements: some key issues and entry points for an inclusive development agenda
Oxfam India, 2011India’s international position is one of increasing influence and assertiveness, but is also shaped by powerful constrains. Civil society in India faces opportunities and constraints of a particular and complex nature.DocumentCan Uganda's oil endowment support its economic development?
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2010Global energy security concerns have fuelled the exploration of oil in Uganda. Since 2006 sizeable oil deposits have been found in the country, indicating that Uganda’s once agriculture-based economy is on the brink of a rapid transformation in favour of its natural resources sector. Whether this discovery of oil will support the economic development of the country remains to be seen.DocumentUnconstitutional changes of government: the democrat’s dilemma in Africa
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2011Since 2002, a well-established principle and practice of the African Union (AU) has been the rejection of unconstitutional changes of government. The use of this instrument of democracy promotion has set the AU apart from its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity.DocumentSeeing the wood for the trees: forestry governance in the DRC
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009This case study on forestry governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) forms part of a three-year project entitled Strengthening the Governance of Africa’s Natural Resources, conducted by the Governance of Africa’s Resources Programme (GARP) of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).DocumentReserve Management in Asia: changing contours and challenges
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2012Reserve management assumed centre stage in policymaking in Asia after the massive collateral damage caused during the 1997-98 East Asian financial crisis spreading all over the region.DocumentIs China's slowdown for real?
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2012In recent months, China’s economy has been showing signs of slowing down. The country’s GDP growth rate fell below 9 per cent in the third quarter of 2011. Although the reversal of the growth trends is only marginal, it has nonetheless made news because such a trend has not been seen for quite a while.DocumentThe OAU/AU at 50: democratic governance as a precondition for a sustainable African future
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014The African Union (AU) was formed in 2002 after the Organisation for African Unity (OAU) was deemed to have achieved its goals. Nevertheless, when compared with the OAU, the AU has been more successful in achieving greater security on the continent, thereby allowing development to take place.Pages
