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Publications South Africa

| Socio Economic | Publication

Dominant Paradigms on Employment Creation in Sub-Sahara Africa

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

ASSESSING JUST PUBLIC TRANSPORT OUTCOMES IN THE GAUTENG CITY REGION

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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| Promoting Democracy and Civil Participation | Publication

Analysis of South Africa’s 2021 local elections and coalitions

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

Global Basic Income Grant (BIG) Pilots Since 2000:An Annotated Summary of Lessons for South Africa

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

Water for the EMSEZ megaproject at all costs

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


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| Socio Economic | Publication, News

THE MUSINA-MAKHADO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS: FAILURES OF INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA

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

SIGNIFICANCE OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES (SEZs) AND THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH

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


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| International Relations | Publication

SOUTH AFRICA’s AFRICAN AGENDA: Prospects and challenges

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

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT PEOPLE’S VOICES IN NATIONAL CLIMATE PLANS

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


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20.04.2021 | Socio Economic | Publication

INTRODUCING A UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME GUARANTEE FOR SOUTH AFRICA

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 ROLE OF PRIVATE FINANCE IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA – A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT

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

PRIVATE SECTOR FINANCING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA

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

ENERGISING OUR FUTURE — TOGETHER

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


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Robert Kappel | International Relations | Publication, News

REDEFINING EUROPE-AFRICA RELATIONS

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

REIMAGINED PATHWAYS FOR UHC IN SOUTH AFRICA: A CRITICAL POLICY ASSESSMENT OF NHI CHOICES

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 | Promoting Democracy and Civil Participation | Publication, News

UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE PATHWAYS FOR SOUTH AFRICA

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


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24.07.2020 | Socio Economic | Publication, News

Eskom Transformed: Achieving A Just Transition for South Africa

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

ACCEDE POLICY WORKING PAPER NO.2 Shifting Sands of the Global Economic Status Quo: The Emergence of the “New” Global South developmental policy narrative and South Africa’s Special Economic Zones

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

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

Water risks of fossil fuel mega projects in Limpopo: the MCWAP and the EMSEZ

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 | Promoting Democracy and Civil Participation | Publication

The South Africa Youth Manifesto 2019

A Youth Mandate to Political Parties.


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04.10.2018 | International Relations | Publication

Forgeign Policy in post South Africa – Security, Diplomacy and Trade

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

South Africa, the SADC Economic Partnership Agreement, and Regional Integration in Southern Africa

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

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


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Towards an African Policy on China

 


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08.12.2017 | International Relations | Publication

From the Outside In: Domestic actors and South Africa’s foreign policy

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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FOOD SOVEREIGNTY ACT Peoples’ Act no.

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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Tackling wage inequality: International experiences

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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Coal, Water and Mining flowing badly

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: the Case of Botswana

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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Fiscal Histories of Sub-Saharan Africa: the Case of South Africa

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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Analysis of existing industrial policies and the state of implementation in South Africa

 


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Promoting dialogue on South Africa’s regional integration role in Southern Africa


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Dispossessing the Dispossessed?

Mining and Rural Struggles in Mokopane, Limpopo


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Dealing with the Tribe

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


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Elections Guide

Electing Councillors - A guide to municipal elections


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One Million Climate Jobs

 


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Earth, Wind and Fire


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Publications from the Digital Library

South Africa in the UN Security Council 2011 - 2012

Serrão, Oliver

South Africa in the UN Security Council 2011 - 2012

Oliver Serrão. - Berlin : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Global Policy and Development, 2011. - 5 S. = 295 KB, PDF-File. - (Perspective
Berlin;Bonn, 2011

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African media barometer

African media barometer

the first home grown analysis of the media landscape in Africa ; South Africa 2010
Windhoek;Bonn, 2011

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Watchdogs and news hounds

Lloyd, Libby

Watchdogs and news hounds

holding the media to account - mechanisms, principles and practices from around the world
Windhoek;Bonn, 2011

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Zuma sorgt für Burgfrieden im ANC

Schmidt, Axel

Zuma sorgt für Burgfrieden im ANC

Axel Schmidt. - Berlin : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Internat. Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, Referat Afrika, 2010. - 6 S. = 140 KB, PDF-File. - (Perspektive
Berlin;Bonn, 2010

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Media and elections in the SADC region

Lloyd, Libby

Media and elections in the SADC region

protocols and policies
Windhoek;Bonn, 2010

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Beyond broadcasting

Berger, Guy

Beyond broadcasting

the future of state-owned broadcasters in Southern Africa
Windhoek;Bonn, 2010

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Well-kept secrets

Africa, Sandy

Well-kept secrets

the right of access to information and the South African intelligence services
Johannesburg;Bonn, 2010

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African security governance

emerging issues
Johannesburg;Bonn, 2010

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Die Südafrikaner haben entschieden

Schmidt, Axel

Die Südafrikaner haben entschieden

Jacob Zuma wird neuer Präsident Südafrikas
Berlin;Bonn, 2009

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Südafrika im Spagat zwischen Wirtschaftskrise und Wahlkampf

Schmidt, Axel

Südafrika im Spagat zwischen Wirtschaftskrise und Wahlkampf

Berlin;Bonn, 2009

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