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States in Transition
States in Transition Observatory (SITO) is a research and advocacy unit at Idasa, providing information and analysis about countries in transition or democratic crisis.
Recent Resources
News: Idasa Opinion: Inclusiveness obligatory for Liberian stability
22 Feb 2012Bryan Sims, political analyst with Idasa's States in Transition Observatory, provides an insightful appeal for inclusiveness in the new government in Liberia in order to ...
News: Zimbabwe Election Watch - November, December 2011
20 Feb 2012Idasa's Sito project looks at what's happening in Zimbabwe as it moves towards inevitable elections. Please download the full report below.
News: Zimbabwe gender analysis
07 Dec 2011This publication seeks to provide a gender analysis of Zimbabwe’s Global Political Agreement from the perspective of the participation of women in peace building and ...
News: Working for reform in Swaziland
06 Dec 2011Idasa’s States in Transition Observatory (SITO) facilitated a diplomatic briefing where representatives of Swaziland’s Civil Society Convention discussed their objectives and plans.
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- Monitoring Tools (33)
- News (62)
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- Press Releases (11)
- Research Reports (65)
- Speeches (4)
What SITO does
The States in Transition Observatory (SITO) provides information and analysis on political developments in countries in transition or crisis. The aim of the unit is to foster a critical understanding of the challenges faced by African countries in respect of democratization, human rights and social justice.
SITO’s core outputs include:
• Political briefs analyzing emerging political developments
• In-depth research papers on states in transition
• Regular newsflashes
• Articles, opinion pieces and analysis written by leading experts
Where SITO works
The States in Transition Observatory (SITO) focuses broadly on countries in transition.
Currently SITO tracks developments in the DRC, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya and Sudan. See more of our country work here.
See Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, DRC's, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Namibia, Swaziland, South Africa and Zimbabwe country briefs here.
Funding partners
SITO is supported and funded by the British Embassy Harare; the Royal Netherlands Embassy; and the Royal Danish Embassy.
Contact Us
For further information on SITO or staff members please contact Shameema Allie.
For subscriptions to Newsflashes or SITO website content, please contact Bryan Sims.
Staff List
Ms. Karin AlexanderKarin Alexander is the Project Manager for our States in Transitions Observatory within our Political Governance Programme.
Ms. Shameema AllieShameema Allie is the Administrator of States in Transitions Observatory within the Political Governance Programme.
Mr. Oupa MakhalemeleOupa Makhalemele is a Analyst for States in Transition Observatory.
Mr. Sydney Masamvu
Sydney Masamvu is a Senior Analyst for the States in Transition Observatory within our Political Governance Programme.
Mr. Bryan SimsBryan Sims is a Analyst for the States in Transition Observatory within PGP.
Country Work
Featured Book
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Seeds for Growth: Financing smallholder farming in southern Africa
[Books]22-Sep-2011Between 250 and 300 million Africans suffer from hunger.
Contacts
Popular Articles
- 22 Feb 2012Idasa Opinion: Inclusiveness obligatory for Liberian stability
- 21 Feb 2012Idasa Opinion: Political party funding. Legislation should regulate donations.
- 20 Feb 2012Zimbabwe Election Watch - November, December 2011
- 01 Feb 2012NEW PUBLICATION: implementing the Public Finance Management Act in South Africa
- 31 Jan 201215 ratifications of the AU charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
Themes
Idasa Blog
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Idasa responds to Land Bank announcement
19 Aug 2011The Public Expenditure and Smallholder Agriculture Project in African democracy institute, Idasa, has welcomed the Land Bank’s commitment to spend 1 billion rands on emerging farmers in the next two years as a move to unlock the long-term potential growth of agriculture as one of the pillars of South Africa’s economic development. Please read attached [...]
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Highlighted Programme
Accountability (ANSA)
The Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA)-Africa is a leading African advocate of citizen involvement in demand-side governance initiatives. ANSA-Africa Secretariat is hosted by Idasa.
African Charter on Democracy
The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance was adopted by the African Union in January 2007. Idasa is working with the African Development Forum to promote the Charter which encourages sustainable democracies in Africa, and has recently launched a project to build constituencies of support for the Charter in ...
Economic Governance Programme
Idasa's Economic Governance Programme (EGP)aims to put the politics back into economics – to address the current democratic deficit in the way that decisions are made about economic policy.
Electricity Governance
Idasa leads a consortium of South African civil society organisations and research institutes in the local chapter of the Electricity Governance Initiative (EGI). The consortium aims to improve governance of the electricity sector in South Africa.
Global Transparency
Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme (EGP) is part of the Global Transparency Initiative (GTI) - a network of civil society organisations promoting openness in International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as the World Bank, the IMF, the European Investment Bank and Regional Development Banks.
Governance and AIDS Programme
Idasa's Governance and AIDS Programme aims to strengthen good governance to counter the effects of HIV/AIDS by instituting evidence-based advocacy, skills building and active citizenship, targeting intergovernmental organisations (IGOs) and relevant regional non-state actors.
Leadership and Democracy in Africa
iLEDA - the initiative for Leadership and Democracy - is a democracy training programme for political and citizen leaders from across Africa.
Political Governance Programme
The Political Governance Programme (PGP) aims to build and strengthen democratic institutions and relationships between elected representatives, appointed officials and citizens in order to enhance meaningful engagement between governments and citizens.
Political Information and Monitoring Service
The Political Information and Monitoring Service (PIMS) provides insights into the South African legislative process in order to promote an open and accountable executive and strong, independent parliament.
Private Funding for Political Parties
In South Africa, there is currently no regulation of private funding to political parties. What this means is that donors can give as much as they want, in secret, to the political party of their choice. This lack of regulation of party funding may allow efforts of the wealthy to ...
Right to Know campaign
The proposed Protection of Information Bill, being debated in South African parliament has generated much discussion among the public and the media, as people fear for media freedoms and their right to access information.
Safety and Security Programme
This programme aims to promote citizen safety, largely by researching and promoting crime interventions at local level.
Southern African Migration Programme
The Southern African Migration Project (SAMP) provides information regarding cross-border population migration, and promotes public awareness of the role, status and contribution of foreign immigrants of African origin in South Africa.
Special Projects
In addition to its main programme areas, Idasa also has special projects.
States in Transition
The States in Transition Observatory (SITO) facilitates understanding of challenges faced by African countries experiencing a democratic deficit, by providing analysis of political developments in countries in transition.
USA Office
"Friends of Idasa" is Idasa's US office and builds support in the United States for Idasa and its programmes. As with Idasa's other offices, our US office aims to influence the discussion surrounding democracy and governance in Africa in order to raise awareness of Idasa’s work and help to mobilize ...
Youth Zones
Youth Zones is a project that uses soccer to make a difference in the lives of young people living in vulnerable communities in Southern Africa
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See #Idasa's B Sims' opinion piece in which he appeals for #political inclusivess in #Liberia to ensure stability. http://t.co/U8EqM0ZM
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