Information on "Information" and "Africa"
July 2013
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Jul 2013
Mixed Method Evaluation of a Passive mHealth Sexual Information Texting Service in Uganda
Author: Julian Jameson, Dean Karlan, Pia Raffler
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper evaluates the impact of a health information intervention implemented through mobile phones in Uganda. More on «Mixed Method Evaluation of a Passive mHealth Sexual Information Texting Service in Uganda»
June 2013
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Jun 2013
Is Information Power? Using Mobile Phones and Free Newspapers During an Election in Mozambique
Author: Jenny Aker, Paul Collier, Pedro C Vicente
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper reports the results of a field experiment conducted prior to and during the October 2009 elections in Mozambique. More on «Is Information Power? Using Mobile Phones and Free Newspapers During an Election in Mozambique»
May 2013
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May 2013
Towards Understanding South Africa's Differing Attitudes to the Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative and the Open Governance Partnership
Author: W R Nadège Campaoré
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper provides a critical assessment of the motivations behind South Africa’s active participation in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) and their absence from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). More on «Towards Understanding South Africa's Differing Attitudes to the Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative and the Open Governance Partnership»
January 2013
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27 Jan 2013
Backgrounder: Mali Conflict
Author: Zak Rose
Publisher: Geopolitical Monitor
This report provides an analysis of the conflict in Mali as of January 2013. More on «Backgrounder: Mali Conflict»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Chinese Economic and Trade Co-operation Zones in Africa: Facing the Challenges
Author: Ana Cristina Alves
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
The idea of exporting Chinese special economic zones to Africa was adopted as an official policy within the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) framework at the third meeting held in Beijing in 2006, when President Hu Jintao formally announced ... More on «Chinese Economic and Trade Co-operation Zones in Africa: Facing the Challenges»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
Think Tanks in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: Mwangi S Kimenyi, Ajoy Datta
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper focuses on the political environment and identifies how this has influenced the character of think-tanks. More on «Think Tanks in Sub-Saharan Africa»
November 2011
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Nov 2011
Les archives de la police politique: un défi pour la transition démocratique?
Publisher: Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) / The Democratic Lab
Ce rapport discute les options et les défis de la gestion des archives de la police politique en Tunisie après la révolution. More on «Les archives de la police politique: un défi pour la transition démocratique?»
October 2011
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Oct 2011
Preparing for the Future in Uganda
Author: Lindsey Jones, Frederik Ayorekire, Margaret Barihaihi, Anthony Kagoro, Doreen Ruta
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper discusses how actors in the development sector influence the adaptive capacity of Ugandan communities to cope with climate change. More on «Preparing for the Future in Uganda»
June 2011
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Jun 2011
Implementing the APRM
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This report reflects the views of a group of civil society researchers and activists on the implementation of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in South Africa. More on «Implementing the APRM»
May 2011
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May 2011
A Regional Approach to Peacebuilding
Author: Dorcas Ettang, Grace Maina, Warigia Razia
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
The Mano River Region requires a solid regional peacebuilding approach due to the unique nature of the region and the common characteristics and experiences that tie member states together. More on «A Regional Approach to Peacebuilding»
