Information on "Human Settlements" and "Southern Africa"
August 2012
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Aug 2012
Integrating Food Security with Land Reform
Author: Thembela Kepe, Danielle Tessaro
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
The South African government takes the issue of food security seriously, but the policy processes related to food security currently stop short of workable strategies for the most difficult situations. More on «Integrating Food Security with Land Reform»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
The Emerging Policy for Green Economy and Social Development in Limpopo, South Africa
Author: Agnes Musyoki
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Many countries in Africa are already experiencing negative impacts of climate change, prompting the emergence of various policies to mitigate and adapt to these changes. More on «The Emerging Policy for Green Economy and Social Development in Limpopo, South Africa»
September 2010
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Sep 2010
The World Cup 2010 and the Urban Poor
Author: Ilda Lindell, Maria Hedman, Kyle Nathan-Verboomen
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
South Africa was expecting to benefit by hosting the World Cup 2010. More on «The World Cup 2010 and the Urban Poor»
May 2010
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27 May 2010
A Comparative Evaluation of Public-Private And Public-Public Partnerships for Urban Water Services in ACP Countries
Author: Josephine Tucker, Roger Calow, Darla Nickel, Thomas Thaler
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This study evaluates the comparative advantages of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and public-public partnerships (PuPs) in urban water services. More on «A Comparative Evaluation of Public-Private And Public-Public Partnerships for Urban Water Services in ACP Countries»
November 2008
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Nov 2008
Digging Holes and Filling them in Again? How Far Do Public Works Enhance Livelihoods?
Author: Anna McCord, John Farrington
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper discusses the efficiency of short- and long-term public works programs (PWPs) to reduce chronic poverty. More on «Digging Holes and Filling them in Again? How Far Do Public Works Enhance Livelihoods?»
August 2008
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Aug 2008
Aids and Aids Treatment in a Rural South African Setting
Author: Jonny Steinberg
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This publication explores changes in public perceptions of HIV/AIDS. More on «Aids and Aids Treatment in a Rural South African Setting»
July 2008
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1 Jul 2008
Selling Sex in Cape Town
Author: Chandré Gould, Nicolé Fick
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This book examines the sex work industry in South Africa and the evidence for human trafficking into the industry. More on «Selling Sex in Cape Town»
January 2008
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2008
Municipal Borrowing for Infrastructure Service Delivery in South Africa - a Critical Review
Author: Klaus Liebig, Mandana Bahrinipour, Laura Fuesers, Benjamin Knödler, Christian Schönhofen, Mareike Stein
Publisher: German Development Institute
This study examines South Africa as a case study of a middle income country that engages in sub-national borrowing. More on «Municipal Borrowing for Infrastructure Service Delivery in South Africa - a Critical Review» -
2008
The State’s Response to Crime and Public Security in South Africa
Author: Johan Burger, Henri Boshoff
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
In November 2007, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) entered into an agreement with the South African civil rights organisation AfriForum to conduct research on whether and to what extent the Government of the Republic of South Africa, as the e... More on «The State’s Response to Crime and Public Security in South Africa» -
Jan 2008
Opening the Gates to the Formal and Legal City
Author: Brenda Murphy
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
In an increasingly urbanizing world, access to land and housing in cities presents enormous development challenges. More on «Opening the Gates to the Formal and Legal City»
