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The evolution and development of the New Patriotic Party in Ghana
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009This paper examines the emergence and development of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government in the context of a broader examination of the roles of political parties within the Ghanaian political landscape.DocumentDo think tanks benefit from APRM work? Kenya's experience
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2008When Kenya volunteered to be among the first to take part in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), hopes and expectations were high. But for at least one local academic research institute, committed to play an important role, the process was beset by problems and challenges not of its own making.DocumentChinese provinces as foreign policy actors in Africa
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009China's engagement in Africa is becoming increasingly multilayered, as provinces are stepping up efforts to expand their presence in Africa. This paper provides a general picture of how Chinese provinces feature in the overall Chinese foreign policy system.DocumentDemocracy and accountability: balancing majority rule and minority rights
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009A society that has the necessary political will to exact accountability from those in charge is one in which constitutionalism has the chance to fl ourish. Accountability may, in this context, be defi ned as the obligation of those with power or authority to explain their performance or justify their decisions.DocumentManaging resources and the democratic order: the experience of Botswana
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009How has Botswana been able to succeed in promoting better governance, so far, where other resource-rich African states have failed?DocumentStrategic Partnerships: the European Union's quest for global clout
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009The European Union (EU) has revisited many of its external policies with the view to strengthen its relations with strategic partners in the developing world, and to boost its visibility as a pivotal political actor on the global stage.DocumentSocio-economic problems facing Africa: insights from six APRM country review reports
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009Analysis of the first six African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM )Country Review Reports reveals common problems in the sphere of socio-economic development, albeit to different degrees. What can we learn, and do the solutions proposed hold promise?DocumentPolitical economy models of the resource curse: iImplications for policy and pesearch
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009A number of studies suggest that natural resources can have a negative impact on countries’ development prospects. This paper reviews political economy models of the resource curse and examines the implications of these models in terms of policy and research priorities.DocumentHuman rights in foreign policy and practice: the South African case considered
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2010This paper argues that human rights have come to be widely understood as occupying a legitimate place in foreign policy. However, less clear are exactly how this is to be put into practice and the nature of states’ responsibilities in this respect.DocumentOff track? Findings from South Africa’s first APRM implementation report
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2010This paper summarises and analyses the First Report on the Implementation of South Africa’s African Peer Review Mechanism Programme of Action (Implementation Report). Although the Implementation Report was initially praised at the African Union Summit in January 2009, a closer look reveals many of its faults and deficiencies.Pages