Day 1: We co-hosted a Policy Roundtable on Financing Solutions for African countries with South African Institute of International Affairs, The Brookings Institution & #Think20 – delving into key policy recommendations for the AU as they engage in their new #G20 seat and for the G20 Brazilian Presidency itself.

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SAIIA and Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada facilitated knowledge exchange between Brazilian and South African stakeholders on the just transition and the G20's climate agenda under the Brazilian presidency. The need for the countries to strengthen their engagement in green development and the…

African countries still face many challenges related to tax policies, but progress has been made during the past two #G20 presidencies. More action needs to be taken by the upcoming Brazilian and South African G20 presidencies. #SpringMeetings
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OECD climate financing flows to #developingcountries show a misalignment between vulnerability and resilience levels, with the least vulnerable receiving more funding than they should and the least resilient receiving less. Joseph Matola writes that this highlights the need for…

#Mali and #Senegal have faced severe crises in the past caused by #drought and locust invasions which destroyed food and fodder crops. This had a severe impact on the primary sector, domestic consumption and #foodsecurity . Our report argues for the two countries to act quickly to…

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Africa has become a focal point in #globalaffairs . A coalition of 7 African countries has presented a balanced stance on the conflict, with South Africa leading the way in engaging with Russia and Ukraine.
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Join us for a thought-provoking webinar on 'Electoral Democracy in Africa: Challenges & Opportunities' on April 12th, 2024!🗓️

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Africa's smallholder farmers, pastoralists, and artisanal fishers are essential to the continent's agricultural systems but are facing numerous challenges. Climate change, environmental degradation, and economic shocks are threatening their livelihoods. In the latest…

SAIIA’s Senior Researcher, Gustavo de Carvalho, participated in Policy Center for the New South’ discussion on the dynamics and future of the #RussiaUkraineconflict . In case you missed the discussions, a video is available here 👇
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The latest The SAIIA Journal issue is out now! 📚 Explore insightful articles covering diverse topics from the MENA region, West Africa and more 🌍.

Plus, don't miss three compelling book reviews!

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During our webinar, experts led by South Africa's ambassador to the World Trade Organization, Mzukisi Qobo, reviewed the outcomes of the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference. In case you missed it, watch the video here 👇
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📸 On 26 and 27 March, SAIIA hosted youth consultations supported by SwedenInSA to learn from our region's future leaders what they think are the biggest threats to democracy, where they see democracy going and what role they see for civil society in enhancing democratic…

🚨 Professor Abel Esterhuyse will unpack the mandate, capacity, and constraints in the provision of the South African National Defence Force since 1994 at SAIIA’s Western Cape event.

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