Information on "Public Policy" and "Africa"
April 2012
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24 Apr 2012
Mozambique: Post-War Socio-Economic and Political Challenges
Author: Rafael Shikhani
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper critically analyzes the socio-economic and political challenges facing Mozambique against the backdrop of unprecedented popular uprisings in North Africa, themselves inspired by socio-economic stresses. More on «Mozambique: Post-War Socio-Economic and Political Challenges»
November 2011
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Nov 2011
Implementing Financial Disclosure in Local Government: Content, Scope and Standardisation
Author: Collette Schulz-‐Herzenberg, Shireen Mukadam, Jamy Felton
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This policy brief addresses the scope, content and standardization of financial disclosure records. More on «Implementing Financial Disclosure in Local Government: Content, Scope and Standardisation» -
Nov 2011
Implementing Financial Disclosure in Local Government: Public Access to Information
Author: Shireen Mukadam, Collette Schulz-Herzenberg, Jamy Felton
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This policy brief addresses the issue of public access to financial disclosure information, and discusses why public access is critical to monitoring and oversight of potential conflicts of interests in South Africa. More on «Implementing Financial Disclosure in Local Government: Public Access to Information »
July 2011
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Jul 2011
Involving Legislators in Evidence-Informed Policy Processes
Author: Nicola Jones
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This Background Note draws on findings from primary research with civil society organizations and legislators three countries in East Africa and four in Southeast Asia. More on «Involving Legislators in Evidence-Informed Policy Processes»
March 2011
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Mar 2011
Women and Inheritance in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: Elizabeth Cooper
Publisher: Chronic Poverty Research Centre (CPRC)
This paper analyzes how inheritance is being addressed to enhance socio-economic equity and opportunities in five Sub-Saharan African countries: Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. More on «Women and Inheritance in Sub-Saharan Africa»
September 2007
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Sep 2007
The Micro-Dynamics of Welfare State Retrenchment and the Implications for Citizenship in Africa
Author: Lauren Morris McLean
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This paper examines what the implications of welfare state retrenchment in Africa, brought on by neoliberal reform, are for perceptions of citizenship in Africa. More on «The Micro-Dynamics of Welfare State Retrenchment and the Implications for Citizenship in Africa»
August 2006
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Aug 2006
CSO Capacity for Policy Engagement
Author: Naved Chowdhury, Chelsie Finlay-Notman, Ingie Hovland
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper discusses the capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to participate in political processes. More on «CSO Capacity for Policy Engagement» -
Aug 2006
The Politics of HIV/AIDS in Uganda
Author: Joseph Tumushabe
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
This paper traces Uganda’s experience of HIV/AIDS, focusing on government, civil society and community responses to the epidemic. More on «The Politics of HIV/AIDS in Uganda»
June 2006
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Jun 2006
What Political and Institutional Context Issues Matter for Bridging Research and Policy?
Author: Julius Court, Lin Cotterrell
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper provides an overview of the relevant literature on politics, policy processes and institutions in order to identify the key issues that may affect research-policy links. More on «What Political and Institutional Context Issues Matter for Bridging Research and Policy?» -
Jun 2006
Is South Africa's Public Service "User Friendly"?
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This paper discusses the extent to which citizens can access public services and interact with the state in South Africa. More on «Is South Africa's Public Service "User Friendly"? »
