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  Can parliaments enhance the quality of democracy on the African continent? An analysis of institutional capacity and public perception

  Centre for Social Science Research, University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa, 2006

  Since the early 1990s, when many African countries resumed multi-party elections and democratic practices, legislative strengthening programmes have become an important part of international assistance. Parliaments are generally regarded as potential agents for democratic change but their actual role in enhancing the quality of democracy in Africa is far from clear.
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  In the best interests of the child: harmonising laws in Eastern and Southern Africa

  African Child Policy Forum, 2007

  This report reviews and analyses how far 19 Eastern and Southern African countries have gone in harmonising and implementing the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC, or 'the African Charter').
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  The impact of liberalisation on the South African economy: the case of the tourism and clothing sectors

  Southern African Regional Poverty Network, 2007

  This paper summarises the main findings from a one-day policy dialogue on “The Impact of Liberalisation on the South African Economy: The case of the tourism and clothing sectors” held in May 2007 in South Africa. Questions guiding the dialogue included:
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  Global Corruption Report 2007

  Transparency International, 2007

  This year’s report concentrates on judicial systems and warns that corruption is undermining judicial systems around the world, denying citizens access to justice and the basic human right to a fair and impartial trial. The report provides comparative analysis of judicial corruption based on 32 country reports and provides
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  Making a hero book

  Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative For Children Affected by HIV/AIDS, 2006

  This manual leads children and youth, in groups, through a series of autobiographical story telling and art exercises, designed to explore solutions and to mobilise a community response, in the face of specific personal and social challenges.
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  Research ICT Africa Network

  The Research ICT Africa Network conducts research on ICT policy and regulation that facilitates evidence-based and informed policy making for improved access, use and application of ICT for social dev
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  Field-based models of primary teacher training: case studies of student support systems from Sub-Saharan Africa

  Department for International Development, UK, 2006

  Field-based training is seen as a low-cost means to achieve meet the increased demand for primary teachers in Africa but, this paper warns, will prove ineffective without the serious investment and planning for local-level support and assessment for student teachers.
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  Developing flexible models for primary teacher training in Africa

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007

  In Africa, at least 20 countries are at risk of failing to meet the Education for All target. If reasonable student to teacher ratios are to be put in place, increasing the number and quality of teachers in primary education is essential. As the trend in training shifts away from traditional institutions, a more flexible approach is emerging in Africa.
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  Saying one thing and doing another? Donors and reproductive health

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006

  While donors say they are committed to supporting integrated reproductive health services, evidence suggests that their actions cause programmes to remain as separate vertical programmes. What factors influence how donors operate and what are the implications for reproductive health services?
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  The ability of select Sub-Saharan African Countries to utilise TRIPs flexibilities and competition law to ensure a sustainable supply of essential medicines: a study of producing and importing countries

  Trade Law Centre for Southern Africa, 2006

  This paper examines the implementation of the WTO Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) flexibilities related to access to essential medicines. The report specifically looks at three countries: Kenya, Zambia and South Africa.

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