Publications

Publications South Africa

| Democracy and Political Culture | Publication, News

Party politics and relentless office-seeking behaviour are crucial factors in reducing the functionality of coalition governments, and so the…


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| Democracy and Political Culture | Publication, News

“We want a corruption-free future where there is no racism or exploitation of young graduates. A future where youth take the driver’s seat and lead us…


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| Democracy and Political Culture | Publication

A home-grown analysis of the media landscape in Africa: SOUTH AFRICA 2021


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| Socio Economic | Publication

Understanding the political assumptions, ideologies and strategies that underpin government initiatives for employment creation in Sub-Saharan Africa…


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| Socio Economic | Publication

Public spending on public transport in Gauteng has not greatly improved use of or access to busses and trains, or facilitated formalisation of the…


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| Democracy and Political Culture | Publication

Elections do not play out in isolation. In this context MISTRA’s report on the local government elections of 2021 goes beyond the historic event of 1…


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| Socio Economic | Publication

As a social security measure, the BIG is a necessary means to enhance income security for all through

the redistribution of wealth generated by all.


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| Socio Economic | Event, Publication

A report into the absence of water governance in the Limpopo River Catchment.


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| Socio Economic | Publication, News

Failures of inclusive development in South Africa. Policy brief 3 by Lisa Thompson and Hazel Shirinda July 2021

 


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| Socio Economic | Publication, News

Geopolitical & economic drivers of the Musina-Makhado SEZ (MMSEZ). Policy brief by Lisa Thompson and Hazel Shirinda July 2021


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| Internationalism and future of multilateralism | Publication

This book builds on a series of expert discussions and can be viewed as three concentric circles. Based on an analysis of these three concentric…


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| Socio Economic | Publication, News

Civil society perspectives from Kenya, the Kyrgyz Republic, Morocco and the Philippines


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20.04.2021 | Socio Economic | Publication

The introduction of a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) is one of the best tools available to reduce poverty, hunger, and destitution. The South…


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Sonia Phalatse | Socio Economic | Publication

The South African government is undertaking a massive infrastructure drive in an effort to revive growth and increase employment. This comes at a time…


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Sonia Phalatse | Socio Economic | Publication

POLICY BRIEF

The South African government is undertaking a massive infrastructure drive in an effort to revive growth and increase employment. This…


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| Socio Economic | Publication, News

Tackling energy poverty and improving community engagement in the Western Cape.


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Robert Kappel | Internationalism and future of multilateralism | Publication, News

The European Union’s (EU) relations with the African continent are facing a distinct set of challenges. Contrary to the expectations of both African…


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03.11.2020 | Socio Economic | Publication, News

This document aims to open debate and discussion about alternative pathways to universal health coverage (UHC) beyond the proposals contained in the…


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12.08.2020 | Democracy and Political Culture | Publication, News

A literature review informing critical policy choices report on the National Health Insurance


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24.07.2020 | Socio Economic | Publication, News

Before Covid-19 replaced Eskom’s crisis as the central issue facing the country, it was only unions and their very close allies that held a consistent…


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| Socio Economic | Publication

African Centre for Citizenship and Democracy Policy Paper #2/2 on South Africa’s Special Economic Zones in Global Socio-Economic Context November…


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| Socio Economic | Publication

ACCEDE POLICY WORKING PAPER NO.1 Adverse international and local conditions for South Africa’s Special Economic Zones

South Africa’s Special Economic…


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04.05.2020 | Socio Economic | Publication, News

The proposed Electro Metallurgical Special Economic Zone (EMSEZ) threat in Makhado is both a huge risk to water users and the environment in the…


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04.12.2018 | Democracy and Political Culture | Publication

A Youth Mandate to Political Parties.


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04.10.2018 | Internationalism and future of multilateralism | Publication

The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) co-hosted two…


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17.09.2018 | Publication, News

The Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR), Cape Town, South Africa, hosted a policy advisory group seminar at the Townhouse Hotel in Cape Town, on 17…


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07.08.2018 | Youth leadership programme | Publication

Just energy transition: community ownership, jobs and the furture of the renewable energy systems.


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08.12.2017 | Internationalism and future of multilateralism | Publication

In this edited volume, the authors assess the position and input of actors beyond the traditional structure of the Presidency and the Department of…


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Solutions to the hunger crisis in South Africa have failed us, particularly those emanating from the market or the government. It is for this reason…


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The National Minimum Wage Research Initiative (NMW-RI) is an independent academic research project run by the Corporate Strategy and Industrial…


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In South Africa there are numerous instances of failed accountability and regulatory systems, which have implications for the deepening of democracy.…


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Fiscal Histories of Sub-Saharan Africa is a Working Papers series produced by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI), with the aim of…


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The history of taxation in South Africa was shaped by the complex relations between the native Africans and colonial settlers. Drawing on the…


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Mining and Rural Struggles in Mokopane, Limpopo


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The Politics of the Bapo/Lonmin Royalty-to-Equity Conversion.


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Electing Councillors - A guide to municipal elections


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Publications from the Digital Library

The German due diligence act and the automotive supply chain in Africa

The German due diligence act and the automotive supply chain in Africa

An opportunity for trade union solidarity?
Johannesburg, 2023

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Making the German supply chain due diligence act work for trade unions

Simon, Hendrik; Monaco, Lorenza

Making the German supply chain due diligence act work for trade unions

Recommendations based on a study of the automotive industry in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Germany
Johannesburg, 2023

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Die wichtige Rolle der Gewerkschaften bei der Umsetzung des Lieferkettengesetzes

Simon, Hendrik; Monaco, Lorenza

Die wichtige Rolle der Gewerkschaften bei der Umsetzung des Lieferkettengesetzes

Empfehlungen basierend auf einer Studie zur Automobilindustrie in Südafrika, Ghana, Kenia und Deutschland
Johannesburg, 2023

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Political economy of urban public transport in Africa and the role of the World Bank

Haas, Astrid R.N.

Political economy of urban public transport in Africa and the role of the World Bank

Johannesburg, 2023

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"I just want to survive"

Webster, Edward; Masikane, Fikile

"I just want to survive"

A comparative study of food courier riders in three African cities
Johannesburg, 2022

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African media barometer

African media barometer

A home-grown analysis of the media landscape in Africa : South Africa 2021
Windhoek, 2022

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Trade unions going green

Teuteberg, Salomé

Trade unions going green

Environmental issues in the world of work
Johannesburg, 2022

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Workers or partners?

Workers or partners?

The political economy of UBER in Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and Johannesburg
Johannesburg, 2022

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Just transition in national climate plans

Beuermann, Christiane; Brandemann, Victoria

Just transition in national climate plans

An analysis of case studies from South Africa, Costa Rica and Ukraine
Bonn, 2021

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South Africa's African agenda

South Africa's African agenda

Prospects and challenges
Johannesburg, 2021

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