Par
Gervais NDUWIMANA,
Chercheur Senior, IDEC

gnduwimana@idecburundi.org

Forum sur la Gouvernance et ...]]> 2570 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hiv_aids_financing_in_ghana/ A Local Government Perspective

Case Study of 4 Districts

Presented by Philomena Johnson
Institute of Fiscal Policy/ISODEC

OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION

• RESEARCH ...]]> 2569 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/abu_tracking_hivaids_spending/
• Infection rates have remained high at around 14%, although they peaked in the 1990s at 16%
• We are among the countries in the region ...]]> 2568 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hiv_financing_spending_in/ By Riichard Kiibombo and Sam Kayabwe
  MISR
  • Provision of HIV Services remains heavily dependent on donor funding (who sometimes dictate the HIV agenda)
  • Government ...]]> 2567 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/political_decentralisation/ John B.. Mugiisa MD, MPH
    COUNTRY DIIRECTOR – AMIICAALL,, UGANDA CHAPTER
    
    Presentation Outline
    • Introduction to political decentralization and HIV response
    • Advantages of political ...]]> 2566 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/introductory_remarks_by_dr/ The key objectives of the Third Governance and AIDS Forum hence are:
      
      
      • To use empirical evidence as a basis for promoting homegrown ...]]> 2564 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/identifying_the_relationship_11035/
      • Stigma and discrimination has an impact on the functionality of the local government leadership.
      • Majority FGDs had the perception that HIV+ leaders would fail ...]]> 2563 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/identifying_the_relationship_11036/ Stella Neema, PhD
        Paul Bukuluki, PhD
        Moses Mukundane, MSC
        
        Makerere Institute of Social Research
        
        Presentation Outline
        • Study Objectives and Rationale
        • Background
        • Methodology
        ...]]> 2562 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/identifying_the_relationship/ Presented by Naita Hishoono
        
        Lead Researcher:
        Justine Hunter
        
        Assistant Researchers:
        Naita Hishoono and Naomi Kisting
        
        Aim and objective of the study
        
        2561 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/drc_election_watch/ With elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo set to go ahead on 28 November 2011, Idasa’s States in Transition Observatory (SITO) measures the country’s ...]]> 2539 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/identifying_tthe_relationship/ Joana N. Guo
        ISODEC
        
        Study Objectives and Rationale
        • Descriptive Exploratory Study that aims to

        1. Examine the relationship between HIV and AIDS ...]]> 2559 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/fiscal_decentralization_and/ Margaret Jobita
           Country Director, AMICAALL Kenya
           
           The institution of Local Government may currently appear fragile, but it remains the key player in HIV Response ...]]> 2555 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/aids_levy_domestic_resource/ Amon Mpofu (M&E Director)
           National AIDS Council
           
           VISION for NAC to 2015

           Zimbabwe is committed to achieving the vision of zero new HIV infections, ...]]> 2554 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/telling_the_story_why_how/ A journalism trainer’s perspective
           
           Wambui Wamunyu,
           Daystar University, Kenya
           
           Governance and AIDS Forum
           Nov. 24, 2011
           
           Outline
           • Functions of journalism
           2553 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/teaching_journalists_to_tell/ Institutionalising civic-minded approaches through curriculum development
           
           Governance and AIDS Forum
           Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
           24 November 2011
           
           This presentation highlights issues on:
           
           What the ...]]> 2552 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/advocacy_session_presentation/ The Governance and AIDS Forum
           Sea Cliff hotel, Dar es Salaam
           Thursdays, 24 November 2011
           
           This presentation highlights:

           • Advocacy - decentralization and domestic ...]]> 2551 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/actionable_priorities_for/ Presentation By Ken odumbe
             Regional HIV&AIDS coordinator - Africa Actionaid
             
             PRESENTATION OUTLINE
             
             • Overview of AIDS Financing
             • Introduction to RETHINKHIV research project ...]]> 2550 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/presentation_on_the_role_of/ 'This is a critical time for Parliamentarians to be more engaged in the response to HIV and AIDS. ...]]> 2573 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/beyond_the_jargon_the_governance/ In this paper, Nancy Dubosse and Richard Calland argue that there is an urgent need to bring strategic and administrative coherence to the multiple sources ...]]> 2536 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/public_spending_and_smallholder/ Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme reports on its September 2011 training workshops.
             ]]> 2535 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hiv_and_aids_and_local_governance/ By Dr Flora Kessy
             Governance and AIDS Forum
             See Cliff Hotel, Dar es Salaam,
             Tanzania
             22nd November 2011
             
             The Research Process
             • Scoping, assessment ...]]> 2565 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_commemorates_the_life/ It is with sadness that Idasa has learnt of the passing of Madame Danielle Mitterrand, the wife of former French President François Mitterrand. Madame Mitterrand ...]]> 2534 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/how_aids_epidemics_can_contribute/ Presentations by the governance and AIDS Programme to the Third Governance and AIDS Forum, Dar es Salaam, 22-24 November, 2011
               
               Dr Kondwani Chirambo (Dlitt ...]]> 2558 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hiv_and_aids_in_african_cities/ Mesfin Getahun, UNDP
               Dar es Salam Nov 22 2011
               
               Presentation Outline
               • Background – the global HIV scenario: gains and challenges
               • HIV in sub-Saharan ...]]> 2557 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/why_secrecy_bill_needs_a_public/ ‘The bill shuts off the state security agencies from any kind of scrutiny or accountability to the public’

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                 STATE Security Minister ...]]> 2537 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_raises_concerns_on_participation/ Idasa calls on Deputy President Motlanthe, as the Leader of Government Business in Parliament, to ask
                 that the scheduling of the Protection of State Information ...]]> 2533 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/service_delivery_and_transition/ A sustainable transition in Africa’s newest country will require efficient service delivery, says Francis Tuhaise, a Ugandan intern with Idasa’s States in Transition Observatory.

                 ]]> 2532 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/promoting_inclusive_electoral/ Francis Tuhaise, a Ugandan intern with Idasa’s States in Transition Observatory, argues that an electoral system that promotes both accountability and representation will be key ...]]> 2531 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/agenda_governance_and_aids/ Idasa's Governance and Aids Programme (GAP) is holding its third governance and AIDS forum. It will be held in Dar es Salaam's Sea Cliff Hotel ...]]> 2530 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/letter_to_public_protector/ Read a letter by Idasa, to Public Protector of South Africa, Adv TM Madonsela regarding the Possible Abuse of State Resources by Mr Mac Maharaj, ...]]> 2538 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/revisiting_the_principle_of/ This policy paper, from Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme, aims to identify ways to strengthen country-led approaches and to increase national participation in climate activities at ...]]> 2529 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_press_statement_on_the/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                 
                 11 November 2011
                 
                 Idasa, an African democracy institute, congratulates Liberians and Liberia's incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on ...]]> 2528 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_executive_director_paul/ Idasa Executive Director Paul Graham speaks to Jenny Crwys-Williams of Talk radio 702 on the occasion of Idasa’s (near) 25th birthday. Graham reflects on the ...]]> 2527 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_election_watch_october/ Idasa’s SITO project looks at what’s happening in Zimbabwe as it heads towards inevitable elections.

                 Download the full report below.

                 ...]]> 2526 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/food_security_in_south_africa/ This paper examines the role that local government might play in promoting food security for people living with HIV in a democratic governance context.
                 It ...]]> 2525 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/tunisias_elections_peaceful/ Idasa congratulates the Tunisian people on their 23 October election, which signifies the country’s commitment to a sustainable transition process based on democratic principles.

                 Download ...]]> 2524 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/an_immediate_response_to_the/ Idasa says South Africans will have to accept that, fiscally, the period from 2008 to 2015 will be far more constrained than that of 2002 ...]]> 2523 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/how_hivaids_is_covered_in/ The Governance and AIDS Programme of the African Democracy Institute Idasa (Idasa-GAP) has completed interviews with key respondents and focus group discussions with students at ...]]> 2522 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/democratic_republic_of_congo/ Idasa’s States in Transition Observatory tracks the DRC’s progress towards or divergence from SADC standards as it heads towards November elections.

                 Download the full report ...]]> 2521 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_election_watch_september/

                 Idasa’s SITO project looks at what’s happening in Zimbabwe as it heads towards inevitable elections.

                 Download the full report below.

                 ]]> 2520 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_governance_and_aids_4137/ ACTIVITY ALERT
                 
                 12 October 2011, Lusaka, Zambia
                 
                 Zambia needs to speed up the process of political and fiscal decentralisation of local ...]]> 2519 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hiv_and_aids_citizens_need/ The HIV and AIDS discussion needs to become inclusive of citizens so that their needs can be reflected in policy design at every level of ...]]> 2518 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/crucial_elections_in_liberia/ Idasa analyst Bryan Sims notes that, if successful, the 11 October 2011 elections will further entrench democracy in Liberia and the region. Download the full ...]]> 2517 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gap_in_grahamstown/ GAP and UNESCO co-hosted a symposium at Rhodes University - read their newsletter and report here (pg16).
                 ]]> 2515 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/right_to_know_right_to_education_6387/ Access to Information in the Provision of Quality Basic Education: Exploring its Role in Supporting Government and Civil Society’s Quest for Quality Education that Makes ...]]> 2514 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_commonwealth_and_zimbabwe/ Read a report by the Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) outlining issues the Commonwealth of Nations should take into account as they consider re-engagement with ...]]> 2513 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/community_dialogues_promote/ Six School Community Dialogues were held in Northern Province of Zambia under the Right to Know, Right to Education Project. These Community Dialogues on Parent ...]]> 2512 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/women_claim_their_decision/ Recent community dialogue meetings in Lugari, Malindi and Kisii Central have shown the huge potential and capacities of women to participate in and influence development ...]]> 2511 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/access_to_primary_schooling/ The Programme Manager of Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme, Russell Wildeman, in his response to the Department of Basic Education’s Assessment of the EFA Goal 2, ...]]> 2509 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parents_and_community_leaders/ The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) in partnership with Idasa’s Right to Know, Right to Education project has worked together to address the major ...]]> 2510 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/decision_to_suspend_bill_is/ Report by Sithembile Mbete

                 On 19 September the Parliamentary Caucus of the ANC announced that it was withdrawing the Protection of State Information Bill ...]]> 2508 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/communicating_hiv_prevention/ Idasa-GAP gave a presentation at a September 23-24 journalists’ workshop on HIV prevention. The workshop, in Pretoria, was organised by Panos Southern Africa.

                 Download the ...]]> 2507 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/information_is_the_way_to/ For immediate release
                 
                 Right to Know Day Press Release
                 
                 On International Right to Know Day ...]]> 2506 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/little_to_celebrate_on_democracy/ By Max Sullian and Joy Mwandama, community organisers from Zomba, Malawi
                 
                 It’s hard to believe that Africans - Malawians in particular - have got ...]]> 2504 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliament_keeps_failing_in/ The ANC still has the ability to rein itself in and listen to reason it would seem. This week’s surprise U-turn on the Protection of ...]]> 2505 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_tips_malawi_on_mitigating/ Malawi's Nyasa Times has picked up on the latest research from Idasa's Governance and AIDS Programme.

                 Read the article published in the Nyasa Times September ...]]> 2503 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_trains_malian_group/ Idasa provided Mali’s Budget Monitoring Group with three days of training in September that focused on what a budget is, budget analysis approaches, basic budget ...]]> 2502 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_governance_and_aids_4136/ 13 September 2011
                 
                 Uganda, Kampala

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                 Good leadership is more important than a leader’s HIV status. Preliminary findings from a study conducted in ...]]> 2501 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/africa_and_the_green_economy/ The August conference organised by Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme was the first in a series of seminars aimed at promoting citizen participation and smallholder farmer ...]]> 2499 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/malawis_governance_and_foreign/ Vailet Kowayi of Idasa’s Governance and AIDS Programme looks at the implications of Malawi’s crisis for poverty reduction and AIDS relief.

                 Download the full report ...]]> 2498 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sitos_zimbabwe_election_watch/ Idasa's States in Transition Observatory (SITO) keeps its eye on Zimbabwe as it heads towards inevitable elections.

                 Download the full election watch for more information.

                 ]]> 2497 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_dissolution_of_the_sadc/ This report by the Harare-based Research and Advocacy Unit discussed key legal issues relating to the suspension of the SADC Tribunal.

                 Download the full report ...]]> 2496 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/tanzania_key_agriculture_and/ This trends and outlook report was prepared by the Agricultural Sector Development Programme of Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives.

                 Download the full ...]]> 2495 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/violence_against_women_in/ This report, by the Harare-based Research and Advocacy Unit, examines politically motivated violence against women in Zimbabwe between 2000 and 2010.

                 Download the report below ...]]> 2494 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hiv_and_an_often_forgotten/ 25 August 2011                        For immediate release

                 
                 While the focus of HIV and AIDS interventions has always been on the ...]]> 2493 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/older_adults_often_left_out/ Idasa warns that health workers and social planners have neglected to take into account people over 50 who have contracted HIV – and their numbers ...]]> 2492 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_election_watch_july/ Idasa’s SITO project looks at what’s happening in Zimbabwe as it heads towards inevitable elections.

                 Download the full report below.

                 ]]> 2491 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/election_watch_drc_january/ Idasa’s SITO project keeps watch on developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo as it heads towards elections expected to be held in November 2011.
                 ...]]> 2490 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/election_watch_democratic/ SITO’s researchers measure the DRC’s electoral environment according to the SADC guidelines governing democratic elections.

                 Download the full report for more information.

                 ]]> 2489 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/land_bank_praised_for_its/ THE Land Bank's commitment to spend about R1 billion on emerging farmers over the next two years could unlock agriculture's long-term potential growth, the Institute ...]]> 2488 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_responds_to_land_bank/ The 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 ...]]> 2487 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/where_to_now_for_the_youth/ The youth of South Sudan played a major role in the independence struggle, bringing new technology and modern ideas to rally support for succession. Yet ...]]> 2486 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/globalisation_poses_questions/ Some say Africa has a long history of its own understanding of human rights and brings important nuances to the debate. They are up against ...]]> 2485 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/re_imagining_zimbabwe_restoring/ Five advocacy groups emphasise the need for breaking the deadlock between Zimbabwe’s political parties over the details of a Road Map towards elections.

                 Research and ...]]> 2484 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_small_scale_agriculture/ While there is awareness in Africa for the need for cleaner, smarter and more efficient economies, there remains a danger that citizens' voices are not ...]]> 2483 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_media_coverage_in_2010/ Idasa subscribes to a media tracking service that monitors all coverage of Idasa activity reported in electronic media worldwide. In 2010, Idasa was mentioned in ...]]> 2482 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/press_statement_idasa_cop/ For immediate release
                 
                 The devastating drought in the Horn of Africa points to the impact of climate change on those most dependent on agricultural ...]]> 2481 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/keeping_secrets_is_not_the/ South Africa’s proposed Protection of Information Bill, now back with the adhoc parliamentary committee for redrafting, is chillingly similar to Zimbabwe’s Access to Information and ...]]> 2480 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/speech_by_the_prime_minister/ Harare
                 
                 8 August 2011
                 
                 It is with deep sorrow and grief that I stand before you on the occasion of the burial ...]]> 2479 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasas_statement_on_womens/ On August 9 Idasa and South Africa celebrated National Women’s Day. Idasa celebrates the leading role women have played in establishing and continue to play ...]]> 2478 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/elections_roadmap/ Zimbabwe Liberator's Platform Election Roadmap focuses its attention on laying a sound framework for credible elections whose outcome would be incontestable. View the full Roadmap ...]]> 2476 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/women_and_political_violence/ This report was produced by the Women’s Programme, Research and Advocacy Unit

                 ]]> 2477 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/promoting_media_coverage_at/ This Media Toolkit for Local Governance in Lesotho, produced by Idasa in partnership with the Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) and the Institute for ...]]> 2474 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/south_africa_country_brief/

                 On Nelson Mandela Day Idasa continues to be inspired by Mandela's vision and life's work. Referring to one of ...]]> 2461 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/analysis_south_sudans_inauguration/ African democracy institute Idasa celebrates the birth of Africa's newest state, but with some reservations. Experience on our continent ...]]> 2459 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasas_statement_on_south/ Pretoria, 8 July 2011
                 
                 African democracy institute Idasa would like to congratulate the South Sudanese people and their ...]]> 2458 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_election_watch_may/ Idasa’s SITO project keeps watch on developments in Zimbabwe, as it heads towards inevitable elections.

                 ]]> 2455 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/let_them_eat_cake_one_equitable/ By FDC and UNCIEF

                 If the State Budget was a cake, each slice would be equivalent to different public policies and programmes implemented on an ...]]> 2457 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_2011_budget_briefs_presented/ Please see below four budget briefs developed by UNICEF Mozambique in a partnership with FDC (Community Development Foundation) a national NGO.
                 
                 Budget briefs:
                 
                 2456 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/media_release_accusations/ Idasa notes with concern unverified reports of the ‘imminent’ arrest of Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, for fraud and corruption.
                 
                 Yesterday the Public Protector ...]]> 2454 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_right_to_know_right_to/ This project, within Idasa's Economic Governance Programme, aims to broaden and improve access to basic education in sub-Saharan Africa by linking capacity building, training advocacy ...]]> 2453 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/right_to_know_right_to_education_6387/ During 2010 The Right to Know, Right to Education project deepened its country level work, while partners in all six countries intensified their community-level work. ...]]> 2544 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sadc_and_zimbabwe_can_they/ As Zimbabwe’s political arrangement continues to be tested and in the wake of a strong SADC stand in Livingstone, this briefing focuses on Zimbabwean reactions ...]]> 2446 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_politics_of_land_in_zimbabwe/ In Zimbabwe, land is a highly emotive and political issue, one that has been seriously abused. Zanu PF has politicised and racialised the land issue ...]]> 2447 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_statement_on_the_death/ Idasa is saddened by the passing of Professor Kader Asmal and wishes to extend condolences to his family and ...]]> 2444 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_statement_on_the_death_2/ Idasa commemorates the life of former Zambian President Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba and extends its condolences to his family and friends.
                 
                 Frederick Chiluba ...]]> 2445 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_questions_judgement/ African democracy institute Idasa is questioning the judgement of former national director of public prosecutions, Menzi Simelane, who decided not to investigate Fana Hlongwane, an ...]]> 2443 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/towards_a_results_orientated/ Economic Governance Programme (EGP) - Impact Report for the Economic Governance Programme of Idasa 2008 - ...]]> 2441 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/open_budgets_sustainable_democracies/ The MENA region’s dismal performance on the International Budget Partnership and World Bank indices, against the stellar performance on the United Nations’ Human Development Index, ...]]> 2442 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_governance_and_aids/ 16–18 June 2011
                 Grahamstown, South Africa
                 
                 The Governance and AIDS Programme of the Africa Democracy Institute Idasa (Idasa-GAP), in partnership with UNESCO ...]]> 2440 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/now_its_time_to_hold_new_councillors/ Now that the elections have come and gone, citizens throughout the country have a responsibility to make local government work for them. This can be ...]]> 2439 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/challenges_and_opportunities/ This paper highlights the opportunities and challenges of civil society budget work, drawing from the experiences and perspectives of the members of the Imali Ye ...]]> 2438 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mid_term_review_of_the_right/ The Right to Know, Right to Education project is a five-year project, ending in 2013. In May 2010, the project conducted a Mid-Term review in ...]]> 2543 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_statement_on_albertina/ Pretoria, 3 June 2011
                 
                 It is with sadness that IDASA, an African Democracy Institute, has learnt of the passing in South Africa of “Mother ...]]> 2437 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/poi_bill_being_rammed_through/ May 27 2011 at 11:58am
                 By Gary Pienaar and Sithembile Mbete
                 
                 The ad hoc committee on the Protection of Information Bill (the ...]]> 2434 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/so_whats_new_post_election/ The DA has mopped up most non-ANC votes but now can it start to win significant numbers of votes from the majority? According ...]]> 2435 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/agriculture_policies_in_africa/ Leslie Nyagah of Idasa's Economic Governance Programme examines how agriculture development has taken shape on the continent. Read the full report here.

                 ]]> 2433 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/reflecting_on_local_govt_poll/ The increase in voter turnout, and an increase in DA support are about the only certainties of this controversial election. Whether DA gains were at ...]]> 2432 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/liberia_country_brief/ A look at Liberia

                 This country report examines the political and economic environment in Africa’s oldest republic. Read the full brief below.

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                 ...]]> 2431 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/no_info_no_peace_how_parliamentarians/ Parliaments in sub-Saharan Africa are marginalised institutions with respect to national processes. Nancy Dubosse of Idasa's Economic Governance Programme argues that access to information can ...]]> 2430 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/undertaking_to_disclose_campaign/ Mr Farouk Cassim (MP) has become the first electoral candidate in the 2011 municipal elections to sign an undertaking with Idasa to disclose his election ...]]> 2428 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_country_brief_1833/ 2409 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/liberia_needs_food_security/ This research, conducted in Monrovia and its outskirts with the support of democracy institute Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme for Public Expenditure and Small-Scale Agriculture Project, ...]]> 2410 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/small_scale_farmers_need_a/ Research in Zambia shows budgeting and budget implementation are very important in securing food security and improving the livelihood of small scale farmers, yet very ...]]> 2411 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sitos_first_election_watch/ The Election Watch is based on the SADC principles and guidelines for conducting elections. It holds countries to the standards that they originated and agreed ...]]> 2408 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/what_is_zimbabwes_global_political/ If intended as a ceasefire agreement, Zimbabwe's global political agreement (GPA) has failed to deliver, but as a power-sharing mechanism it could well be guaranteed ...]]> 2406 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasas_lack_of_service_delivery/ The survey by Idasa that showed that only 1 in 10 South Africans are satisfied with service delivery was featured in You magazine. Read 2405 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_concerns_over_vote_buying/ Democracy institute Idasa has expressed concern over vote buying and the improper use of state resources to influence voters in the upcoming local government election.
                 2404 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/peter_john_pearson_on_the/ Ficksburg, in the Free State, boasted little political significance until the fatal shooting last week of Andries Tatane in the course of a community protest. ...]]> 2403 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/democracy_needs_more_than/ By: Richard Calland and Nancy Dubosse
                 
                 THE dramatic recent events in North Africa have added further impetus to an emergent new narrative for Africa ...]]> 2402 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_challenges_municipal/ 4 May 2011 For Immediate Release

                 
                 Idasa challenges municipal election candidates to disclose their campaign funding South Africa will be holding countrywide municipal elections ...]]> 2400 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_addresses_last_doha/ Idasa’s Executive Director Paul Graham had this to say at the 10th  Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade in due to take place ...]]> 2399 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_concerned_at_vote_buying/ 3 May 2011
                 
                 For Immediate Release
                 
                 Idasa notes with great concern recent reports, within the media and from our own sources, of vote ...]]> 2401 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/african_charter_campaign_mounts/ There are 17 presidential and legislative elections due to take place in Africa this year, and after the violent electoral standoff in Côte d’Ivoire the ...]]> 2397 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sa_needs_anti_corruption_agency/ Idasa’s Gary Pienaar says SA is a signatory to the UN Convention Against Corruption and the AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption – but ...]]> 2398 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/samp_54_a_pattern_of_xenophobia/ Research in six different communities in Johannesburg and Cape Town shows a troubling disregard on the part of some public health professionals and workers towards ...]]> 2396 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_says_its_time_national/ In a report in Business Day Idasa’s Nonhlanhla Chanza reminded us of the disruption absent MPs bring to the work of the National Assembly and ...]]> 2395 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/investigate_shiceka_idasa/ African democracy institute Idasa has sent an urgent letter to South Africa’s Public Protector, Advocate Thulisile Madonsela, calling on her to investigate Minister Sicelo Shiceka ...]]> 2393 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_remembers_chris_hani/ For a brief time in the late 1980′s I had occasion to spend some time with Chris Hani, then Chief of Staff of the ANC’s ...]]> 2391 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_says_minister_shiceka/ Idasa believes if there is any truth in the allegations being made against Minister Shiceka, President Zuma must take the strongest disciplinary steps, including possibly ...]]> 2387 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_warns_voter_dissatisfaction/ A political researcher at African democracy institute Idasa, Justin Sylvester, has said voters are struggling to find new political homes, “and because of levels of ...]]> 2390 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_responds_to_swaziland/ For immediate release
                 
                 As the protest campaign grows in Swaziland, and alarming reports grow of a security clampdown, African democracy institute Idasa calls on ...]]> 2388 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_calls_on_sadc_to_put/ African democracy institute Idasa warns that the elections road-map being drafted by negotiators for the pending Zimbabwe election will be no more effective than the ...]]> 2389 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/speak_out_on_ivory_coast_make/ Idasa has issued a call to the African Union, the United Nations, development agencies and think tanks to engage in a very honest appraisal of ...]]> 2385 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/articles_of_faith_assessing/ By Derek Matyszak and Tony Reeler, Research and Advocacy Unit, Harare.
                 
                 Zimbabwe?s current Inclusive Government, more commonly referred to as a Government of National ...]]> 2386 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_appeal_on_ivory_coast/ African democracy institute Idasa has urged the African Union, the United Nations, development agencies and think tanks to engage in a very honest appraisal by ...]]> 2384 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/access_to_parliament_is_a/ By: Sithembile Mbete and Judith February

                 WHILE Parliament has many failings, its committees have always been open to the public. Yet it is easy to ...]]> 2383 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasas_tool_to_measure_local/ Idasa’s Local Governance Unit has taken its Local Governance Barometer (LGB), a research tool designed to measure local government performance, to a workshop in Modimolle ...]]> 2382 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/future_of_the_inclusive_government/ The Inclusive Government has been described as dysfunctional and is closer to collapse today than at any other time during its existence. Violence and intimidation ...]]> 2381 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/day_of_the_african_child/ Petronella Murowe of Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme examines the issues in this year’s theme: “Children Without Appropriate Care”.

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                 Every year on June ...]]> 2452 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/south_african_citizens_show/ An Idasa survey shows that only one in ten citizens is satisfied with the quality of service delivery provided by their district and municipal council. ...]]> 2378 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_new_mobility_initiative/ Public Participation and Social Accountability in the South African Public Transport System
                 
                 The importance of public transport to poverty alleviation and economic empowerment can ...]]> 2379 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/education_top_priority_in/ Malawi’s overarching development policy, the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS), expires in 2011 and the government has just concluded consultations with stakeholders on the ...]]> 2367 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizens_struggle_to_practice/ Uganda has an Access to Information law but what happens in practice is totally different. The general public struggles to access information, as demonstrated in ...]]> 2371 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/district_education_officials/ Right to Know, Right to Education partner in Ghana, the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), can at last report some progress in engaging with ...]]> 2363 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/national_partners_make_policies/ National level partners have shown their support of the Right to Know, Right to Education project during the national dialogue to disseminate the baseline report.
                 2364 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/what_blocks_participation/ Recent,community dialogues in Lugari, Malindi and Kisii Central in Kenya are testimony to the huge potential and capacity of women to participate in and influence ...]]> 2366 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/community_dialogues_secure/ Education authorities in target provinces and districts who met in 2010 warmly embraced the Right to Know, Right to Education project and pledged to work ...]]> 2373 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zcea_increases_participation/ The Zambia Civic Education Association (ZCEA) has for quite some time enjoyed a good working relationship with government ministries and officials in Zambia concerned with ...]]> 2374 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/twenty_three_percent_of_targeted/ The establishment of a relationship between parents, school committees and local councillors (bucopho) is a major achievement for the project. This was done through a ...]]> 2369 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/participatory_budgeting_on/ Three constituencies, Kankoyo in Mufulira, Chingola Central in Chingola (Copperbelt Province) and Mandevu in Lusaka, may be on track for the introduction of participatory budgeting ...]]> 2375 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/welcome_to_the_right_to_know/ The Right to Know, Right to Education Project within Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme, funded by the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DfID), works with ...]]> 2362 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/rtk_partner_behind_civil_society/ The draft Constitution of Zambia Amendment Bill and the Education Act Amendment Bill tabled before parliament in 2010 attracted a lot of civil society participation ...]]> 2372 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/workshop_on_au_charter_on/ Communiqué

                 
                 African Civil society organisations representing 13 countries met at Helderfontein Estate in Midrand, South Africa on the 14th and 15th of ...]]> 2361 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ten_year_campaign_for_right/ The new Constitution in Kenya promises sweeping changes in the right to education and access to information legislation. This year the Minister of Education has ...]]> 2365 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/facilitators_for_future_workshops/ In the process of the dialogues with School Managing Committees (SMCs), Save the Children Swaziland has been able to identify people with vast school committee ...]]> 2370 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/partners_meet_in_pretoria/ At the mid-way point of the Right to Know, Right to Education project partners gathered in Pretoria for the annual partner meeting and monitoring and ...]]> 2376 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/pupils_applaud_pcc_launch/ Zambian parliamentarians are not alone in applauding the launch of the Parliamentary Caucus on Children (PCC) aimed at addressing issues affecting children Pupils themselves said ...]]> 2377 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ruling_puts_democracy_back/ By Judith February

                 We live in a constitutional democracy. The Constitutional Court reminded us of that last week when it handed down what is without ...]]> 2360 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/democracy_institute_idasa/ African democracy institute Idasa hosted a conference in March as part of its project to get as many countries in Africa as possible to endorse ...]]> 2359 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/integrated_resource_plan_for/ The current iteration of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for South Africa, initiated by the Department of Energy (DoE) after a first round of public ...]]> 2422 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/legislation_and_agreements/ Find here all Zimbabwe's Legislation and Agreement information.

                 ]]> 2358 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/democratic_republic_of_the/ Country Synopsis 

                 
                 

                  

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                 2357 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_welcomes_constitutional/ Media Release 18 March 2011
                 
                 Idasa welcomes the Constitutional Court’s ruling in the case of Hugh Glenister v the President of the Republic of ...]]> 2355 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/community_mobilisation_toolkit/ Idasa’s Agriculture project within our Economic Governance Programme has develop a toolkit that provides basic steps on how to mobilise a community – to put ...]]> 2354 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/can_africa_find_shared_values/ STEFAN GILBERT
                 
                 Every year the African Union (AU) adopts a theme to guide it in the realisation of its objectives. Last year the theme ...]]> 2351 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/governance_and_small_scale/ Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme hosted a conference in Nairobi where participants shared ideas and expertise, with the aim of empowering small-holder farmers in Africa. Challenges ...]]> 2353 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_toolkit_for_community_dialogues/ Idasa’s Right to Know, Right to Education and Community and Citizens’ Empowerment Programmes have produced this toolkit, which provides basic steps for communities to fully ...]]> 2352 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/update_from_idasas_southern/ Idasa's Southern African Migration Project (SAMP) has been approached by the South African Department of Home Affairs for assistance in the process of rethinking that ...]]> 2350 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/change_more_than_law/ We need to stop seeing equity as a simple change in demographics, and start creating a transformed SA for ourselves, writes Judith February
                 
                 2348 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_warns_local_govt_neglected/ Gary Pienaar, a Senior Researcher in Idasa’s Political Information and Monitoring Service (PIMS), made a submission to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development ...]]> 2347 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/comparing_crime_in_mozambique/ This report by Themba Shabangu, manager of Idasa’s Safety and Security Programme, is a comparative inquiry into the nature of violence and crime in Mozambique ...]]> 2345 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_looks_at_implications/ 4 March 2010 

                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                 Media release: Police accountability cannot be avoided this time
                 
                 Idasa notes with extreme concern ...]]> 2344 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_responds_to_citizen/ African citizens demand change, Idasa looks at implications for the continent
                 
                 Now is the time for the African Union, regional African blocs and individual ...]]> 2342 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/latest_newsletter_from_egps/ Read up on what's happening in Africa regarding agriculture and small-scale farming in these snippets provided by EGP's agriculture unit.

                 ]]> 2341 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_country_brief_2011/ Country Synopsis 

                  

                  

                  

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                 ...]]> 2356 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/health_financing_for_universal/ Dr. Nkata Nwani Chuku
                 Feb 2011
                 
                 Presentation Outline
                 
                 Global architecture on health financing and AIDS financing
                 What should be done to improve health ...]]> 2556 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_calls_for_informed_participation/ Idasa’s submission to February’s National Climate Change Response Green Paper, on behalf of the Electricity Governance Initiative of South Africa (EGI-SA) which it co-ordinates, points ...]]> 2338 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/74_of_women_in_zimbabwe_study/ While police have been responsible for some of the most serious human rights and rule of law violations in Zimbabwe today, women in particular have ...]]> 2340 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/does_the_2011_budget_address/ Idasa’s Governance and AID Programme looks at the HIV and AIDS-Poverty causal relationship and asks: Does employment creation provide the answer? This paper ...]]> 2339 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_toolkit_for_small_scale/ This user-friendly manual is aimed at organisers and facilitators working in and with small-scale farmers’ associations in central, west and southern Africa.
                 
                 

                 Download ...]]> 2337 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_welcomes_budget_2011/ Idasa has responded to the 2011 Budget with cautious optimism, but warns that debt servicing is by far the fastest increasing budget item over the ...]]> 2335 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_world_can_make_a_difference/ The African Union, Southern African Development Community and the international community have the potential to shape Zimbabwe’s pending election. Idasa’s States in Transition Observatory considers ...]]> 2336 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizens_come_of_age/ Nancy Dubosse, head of Research at Idasa's Economic Governance Programme, introduces an interesting new angle to the upsurge of citizen protest we are seeing in ...]]> 2334 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/budget_2011_are_we_getting/ Idasa believes South Africa’s 2011 Budget will be released against a more favourable economic backdrop than the 2009 or 2010 Budgets, but warns that the ...]]> 2333 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/heres_a_first_gwede_mantashe/ The ANC’s Gwede Mantashe reiterated that job creation should be the government's main aim while DA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip says he is satisfied that ...]]> 2332 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/joint_statement_on_the_continued/ The Civil Society Coalition on Quality Basic Education (CSCQBE), NGO Gender Coordination Network and Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) have also condemned the continued use ...]]> 2368 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/speaking_of_reforms_did_swazilands/ Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme, which monitors the state of democracy in Swaziland, kept a close watch on the Budget Speech delivered in that country’s parliament ...]]> 2330 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/declaration_by_the_high_representative/ The European Union announced mid-February that it has decided to remove 35 people from its visa ban and asset freeze list and to extend the ...]]> 2329 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gnu_watch_january_2010/ The Zimbabwe GNU Watch provides an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The ...]]> 2328 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasas_reflection_on_the_state/ The South African President’s annual State of the Nation address to Parliament gives citizens an opportunity to reflect on the health of our society, our ...]]> 2331 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zanu_pf_approaching_election/ Our States in Transition Observatory’s (SITO’s) latest political briefing, held in Pretoria earlier this month, identified the political and social factors affecting Zanu PF’s “rushed” ...]]> 2327 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/isccds_statements/ The Community of Democracies (CD) is an intergovernmental organization of democracies and democratizing countries committed to strengthening and deepening democracy worldwide. Inaugurated in 2000 in ...]]> 2323 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_welcomes_wave_of_popular/ The International Steering Committee of the Community of Democracies (ISC/CD), which is chaired by Idasa’s Executive Director, Paul Graham, has been watching the wave of ...]]> 2322 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/more_questions_than_answers/ Once again, more questions than answers from Zuma's State of Nation address, says idasa. We want more detail, especially on local government's pending elections.

                 Initial ...]]> 2321 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/imagine_this_sito_does_some/ Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Parliamentary Committee (Copac) will complete the drafting of the new foundation law for Zimbabwe in mid-2011. A referendum on the new law will ...]]> 2318 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/does_zuma_have_that_vision/ JUDITH FEBRUARY

                 WHEN President Jacob Zuma delivered his state of the nation address last year, it was his first in a year that, by late ...]]> 2317 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/what_will_zuma_have_to_offer/ Is it going to be a confident and emboldened President Jacob Zuma at the podium in the National Assembly tomorrow for the State of the ...]]> 2316 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/samp_53_migration_induced/ SAMP’s latest policy paper examines the perceptions and attitudes of the rural partners of Mozambican and Swazi miners regarding HIV and, thereby, sheds light on ...]]> 2315 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zim_newsflash_flash_03_february/ 27 January 2011

                 SABC Manipulated News on Zimbabwe, Court Ruled
                 A High Court judge in Johannesburg ruled that the ...]]> 2314 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mayors_use_of_public_office/ “The opportunities for such abuses are so many, and the widespread failure to appreciate the gravity of such actions so disturbing, that effective and comprehensive ...]]> 2313 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/organs_of_state_audit_done/ Idasa has conducted its own audit of "organs of state" as defined in the Protection of Information Bill and compiled a schedule to assist the ...]]> 2312 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sparks_set_to_fly_in_parliament/ PARLIAMENT'S programme for 2011 reflects a steep workload weighed down with bills likely to spark controversy, says Idasa.

                 
                 Judith February, head of the democracy ...]]> 2320 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/fear_of_crime_in_south_africa/ "Fear of Crime in South Africa", a ...]]> 2301 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/understanding_citizens_attitudes/  

                 After nearly 30 years of autocratic rule and civil war, Uganda ...]]> 2300 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/submission_by_wwf_sa/ This is a submission by WWF-SA (Living Planet Unit) in response to the request for public comments on the draft Electricity Regulations on New Generation ...]]> 2417 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/submission_to_the_department_2/ Submission to the Department of Energy
                 concerning the
                 Draft Electricity Regulations on New Generation Capacity
                 promulgated for comment in Government Gazette No. 33819
                 2418 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/public_comments_on_the_draft/ Letter Compiled by the Southern African Faith Communities'Environement Institute (SAFCEI) to the Department of Energy
                 

                 SAFCEI would like to provide some comment on the ...]]> 2419 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/watching_zimbabwe_december/ The Zimbabwe GNU Watch provides an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The ...]]> 2298 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/watching_zimbabwe/ 2299 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/prospects_for_renewable_energy/

                 In October the South ...]]> 2295 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/energy_the_great_policy_disconnect/

                 A study by Idasa found that most South Africans would ...]]> 2293 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_the_evolving_public/ At the end of 2010, Zimbabwean citizens remained broadly supportive of power sharing as an antidote to political crisis.  But they were increasingly critical of ...]]> 2292 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_sanctions_elections/ The Real Outstanding Issues:
                 Restrictive Measures, Elections and the Security Sector

                 1. PRESENT ENVIRONMENT
                 Key players within Zanu PF are currently ...]]> 2291 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/governance_indicators_comparative/ Commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme Oslo Governance Centre (UNDP OGC), this is a comparative study on the ...]]> 2326 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/human_trafficking_in_southern/ Human trafficking can be described as a modern day ...]]> 2290 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/submission_on_integrated_resource/ Revision 2 of 2010
                 
                 Submission prepared by:
                 
                 Hilton Trollip, Senior Research Consultant htrollip@idasa.org.za
                 Smita Nakhooda, Senior Research Consultant snakhooda@idasa.org.za
                 Gary Pienaar, Senior Researcher ...]]> 2416 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliamentary_process_of_the/ Judith February of the Parliamentary Information and Monitoring Service (PIMS) on the parliamentary process of the Protection of Information Bill currently before the South African ...]]> 2303 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_distinction_between_the/ Judith February of the Parliamentary Information and Monitoring Service (PIMS) on the distinction between the proposed Media Appeals Tribunal and the Protection of Information Bill ...]]> 2304 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_protection_of_information/ Judith February of the Parliamentary Information and Monitoring Service (PIMS) explains the implications for democracy posed by the Protection of Information Bill currently before the ...]]> 2305 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/afrobarometer_public_opinion/ Mxolisi Sibanyoni talks about the the Afrobarometer Public Opinion Survey as a tool to monitor citizen attitudes to democracy in African countries. The Afrobarometer works ...]]> 2306 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/watching_zimbabwe_november/ The Zimbabwe GNU Watch provides an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The ...]]> 2289 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_experience_of_violence/ African democracy institute Idasa, with the Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU), the International Centre for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and the Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) ...]]> 2288 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_idasa_addresses_us/ Sydney Masamvu, Senior Political Analyst at Idasa's States in Transition Observatory (SITO), was invited to address the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health of the U.S. ...]]> 2286 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/afrobarometer_study_on_crime/ The Afrobarometer survey on political opinion has contributed to the controversy over Brandon Huntly’s disputed refugee status based on racial violence against white South Africans ...]]> 2287 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/youth_and_citizenship_online/ By Samantha Fleming

                 Citizen action is an important part of democracy. Young people, our potential future leaders, are participating in discussions online about what it ...]]> 2284 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/government_gazette_electricity/ REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
                 
                 Regulation Gazette No. 9430
                 Vol. 545 Pretoria, 30 November 2010 No. 33819
                 
                 Electricity Regulation Act No. 4 of ...]]> 2420 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_releases_study_to_mark/ A study by Idasa, “AIDS, Leadership and Service Delivery in SA: What the People Think”, found that most South Africans would be willing to vote ...]]> 2283 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/irp2_oral_submission_to_the/ Cape Town, 29 November 2010
                 Gary Pienaar
                 Economic Governance Programme

                 
                 The significance and extent of the implications are undoubtedly clearer to those ...]]> 2449 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sweden_and_access_to_information/ Whenever you mention Sweden these days, it’s easy to simply think of Gripen fighter jets and the arms deal. Although Sweden and South Africa are ...]]> 2307 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_right_to_know_and_the/ In March 2010 the Minister of State Security introduced the Protection of Information Bill to the South African parliament for consideration to replace an old ...]]> 2308 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/an_overview_of_regional_african/ See this document for an overview of Regional Institutions in Africa. The institutions are described in terms of historical overview, member states, recent events, mission ...]]> 2282 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/video_interview_criminalisation/ In this video clip, Christele Diwouta of Idasa, an African Democracy Institute, speaks with Polity's Amy Witherden, about the problems with the criminalisation of the ...]]> 2297 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/viewing_the_medium_term_budget/ A Response Prepared by the Economic Governance Programme of Idasa

                 Unlike the National Budget that is introduced in February of each year, the Medium Term ...]]> 2279 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliament_must_retain_institutional/ By Nonhlanhla Chanza and Judith February 

                  

                 Much has been said about President Zuma’s recent cabinet reshuffle and the impact it will have on service ...]]> 2280 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mps_declare_their_interests/ Nonhlanhla Chanza, political researcher in Idasa’s Political Information & Monitoring Service (PIMS), looks at the South African Parliament’s 2010 Register for Members’ Interests.

                 Download the ...]]> 2278 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/watching_zimbabwe_october/ The Zimbabwe GNU Watch provides an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The ...]]> 2276 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/restrictive_measures_in_zimbabwe/ The situation in Zimbabwe has changed since restrictive measures by many Western countries came into effect in the early 2000s. The signing of the Global Political ...]]> 2277 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasas_economic_governance_2253/ Petronella Murowe is a training and capacity building specialist with Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme. She is currently involved with the EGP’s Right to Know, Right ...]]> 2309 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/criminalisation_of_wilful/ By Christele Diwouta, a researcher with Idasa’s Governance and AIDS Programme

                 In August 2010 the eyes of the world were upon an HIV-positive German pop ...]]> 2274 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/linking_access_to_information/

                  

                 Education is recognized ...]]> 2197 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/determining_the_limits_of/ One of the main purposes of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) is to set out the government’s assumptions on the medium-term outlook of ...]]> 2264 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/claimed_and_yet_forgotten/ By: Petronella Murowe

                 “For poor people like us, education should be an instrument for liberation.” (Nyerere). 

                 The rights to education and access to information are ...]]> 2266 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/au_charter_newsletter_october/ AU Charter newsletter October 2010 - This Newsletter will serve to keep each other and the general public informed about the projects and work done ...]]> 2325 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/determining_the_limits_of_2/ South Africa has the most transparent and accountable government budget according to a global survey of 94 countries, in the Open Budget Index ...]]> 2262 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sa_is_torn_between_the_paths/ Thembinkosi Dlamini and Russell Wildeman
                 
                 SA is capable of sustaining two narratives. One, which provoked a Financial Times editorial suggesting the ...]]> 2261 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/international_budget_projects/ Russell Wildeman on why and how South Africa scored top position in the International Budget Project's Open Budget Index 2010.

                 ]]> 2310 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/watching_zimbabwe_september/ The Zimbabwe GNU Watch provides an overview, month by month, of political developments under the terms set out in the Global Political Agreement (GPA). The ...]]> 2259 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/right_to_know_the_march/ See the pics from the march, to defend our right to know
                 http://www.facebook.com/democracyafrica

                 ]]> 2260 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_sustainability_and_capacity/ Idasa is an African democracy institute building sustainable democratic societies in collaboration with African and global partners.

                 Idasa’s projects adapt as the context and challenges ...]]> 2257 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/advocacy_strategy_mobilising/ Idasa’s Public Expenditure and Smallholder Agriculture project, which is part of the Economic Governance Programme, held a workshop at Idasa’s Pretoria office in April 2010 ...]]> 2253 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/why_we_need_to_shift_to_a/ Listen to podcast of Muna Lakhani of the Institute for Zero Waste Africa (IZWA), he speaks about 'Why we need to shift to a future sustainable ...]]> 2255 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sa_top_of_international_budget/ The Washington-based International Budget Partnership has placed South Africa in first place in its Open Budget Index, with a score of 92 points ...]]> 2254 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/new_scramble_for_africa/ Leslie Nyagah of EGP’s Public Expenditure and Smallholder Agriculture project held a fascinating workshop earlier this year on the New Scramble for Africa: The Food ...]]> 2252 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_ugandan_experience_of/ By Pamela Kamusiime 

                  

                 Grassroots Action for Progress is an organisation in Igaanga, Uganda, about 150 kilometres east of Kampala. Their chairman, Hajj Rajab Ssengooba, ...]]> 2251 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/education_for_all_in_tanzania/ HakiElimu’s education campaign in Tanzania demonstrates the value of a multipronged strategy that incorporates sound research to support advocacy, broad efforts to educate ...]]> 2249 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/journalist_training_for_hivaids/ Marietjie Oelofsen of Idasa-GAP says the curriculum development project with UNESCO is a continuation of Idasa-GAP’s consideration of the role of journalists in unlocking resources ...]]> 2246 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/role_of_civil_society_in_budget/ By Pamela Kamusiime 

                 
                 The Rights Based Budget training held in Kampala, Uganda from 11th-16th October 2010 gave participants an opportunity to work with ...]]> 2250 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/reviving_democracy_in_africa/ Idasa's executive director Paul Graham warned that reviving democracy in Africa requires Europe to do the same. At the Netherlands Institute for Multipary Democracy conference ...]]> 2247 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/clean_energy_good_governance/ Electricity regulators in the rapidly growing emerging economies of India, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico face similar challenges. Clean energy options are supporting their efforts ...]]> 2239 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/analysis_of_the_irp_2010_input/ By Abigail Knox

                 Idasa leads a consortium of South African civil society organisations and research institutes in the local chapter of the Electricity Governance Initiative ...]]> 2240 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/why_access_to_budget_information/ Listen to Idasa researchers talk about why access to budget information matters - http://www.internationalbudget.org/files/1_-_Why_Access_to_Budget_Information_Matters.mp3

                 ]]> 2265 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mobile_phones_and_education/ Listen to Steve Vosloo of the Shuttleworth Foundation talk about his work on mobile literacy.

                 ]]> 2236 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/nhi_call_for_strong_and_informed/ South Africa's health indicators are nothing to be proud of, says Saranne Durham of Idasa's Political Information & Monitoring Service in an article she co-wrote ...]]> 2235 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/governance_and_lies/ By Thembinkosi Dlamini

                 The events of the recent past show that things in Swaziland have reached their logical conclusion – countries pay ...]]> 2245 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ask_your_government_initiative/ The Ask Your Government Initiative aims to reveal the extent to which governments are actually fulfilling their commitments in the areas critical to development, such ...]]> 2234 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_annual_report_2009/ See Idasa's Annual Report for 2009. Each year Idasa publishes its annual report in order to account for its work to those who support it ...]]> 2232 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/your_right_to_know_is_being/ Join the week of action - 19 October 2010 - see more at www.right2know.org.za

                 
                 

                 Have your say on ...]]> 1945 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/whose_interests_drive_the/ By Mvuyisi April

                 As Tanzania approaches its national elections in a years’ time, it is worth looking back at what holds our democracy so that ...]]> 1952 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ibrahim_index_of_african_governance/ This is a publication by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation

                 The Ibrahim Index of African Governance is a comprehensive ranking of sub-Saharan African nations ...]]> 1943 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/traditional_leadership_and/ By Professor K. C. Sharma
                 University of Botswana

                 Is traditional leadership a system frozen in time? PGP started a dialogue within Idasa to deepen ...]]> 2033 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/public_dialogue_new_mobility/ Resolving the implementation gridlock: what role for civil society and the informal sector in achieving urban public transport transformation?

                 Chaired by Prof. Richard Calland, Director ...]]> 1944 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gnu_watch_zimbabwe_september/ This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the Interim Government (IG) of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at ...]]> 1941 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/agriculture_and_public_expenditure/ The Public Expenditure and Smallholder Agriculture project is part of the Economic Governance Programme (EGP) within Idasa.

                 The Public Expenditure and Smallholder Agriculture project, aims ...]]> 1938 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/right_to_know_right_to_education/ One of the projects of the Economic Governance programme is the Right to Know, Right to Education project (2009-2013). Its overall purpose is to broaden ...]]> 1939 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/good_governance_in_south_african/ Capacity Development for Local Governance (CDLG)
                 Partnering for good governance in South African Municipalities

                 Citizen protests in various municipalities all over South Africa are ...]]> 1940 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_2025/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                 Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1929 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/accountability_in_the_electricity/ This brief provides a comparison of two processes, examining the public consultation process that was followed and comparing the extent to which issues raised by ...]]> 1932 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/conflicting_policies_for_renewable/ In January 2009, while the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) was making its finishing touches to the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff (REFIT), the ...]]> 1933 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliament_and_the_budget_2/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                 African democracy institute Idasa has welcomed legislation passed earlier this year which sets out the power of Parliament to amend ...]]> 1931 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/2013_vision_seeing_double/ A Preliminary Audit of Zimbabwe's Voters' Roll
                 By Derek Matyszak, Research and Advocacy Unit.

                 The registration of voters and the compilation and maintenance of ...]]> 1928 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasas_economic_governance_2254/ The Right to Know, Right to Education
                 project of

                 Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme

                 invites you to a ...]]> 1930 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_security_development_nexus/ By: Theophilous Chiviru

                 This paper will use Zimbabwe as a case study to illustrate how reforming the security sector and demilitarizing the state will be ...]]> 1927 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/catalysing_implementation/ Idasa hosted the ‘Southern African Civil Society Consultation Workshop & Multi-Stakeholders Consultation on Aid Effectiveness: Catalysing Broad Implementation Of The Accra Agenda For Action (AAA) ...]]> 1925 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gnu_watch_zimbabwe_6_month/ Last September the Global Political Agreement (GPA) was signed, and 6 months ago the Government of National Unity (GNU) began functioning under the parameters of ...]]> 1922 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/youth_zones_launch/ Please see below press statement released by African democracy institute Idasa, the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Local Organising Committee, Foundation for a Safe South ...]]> 1924 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_national_conventional/ Recent allegations over South Africa’s sale of conventional arms to repressive regimes around the world have not only raised questions around Parliament’s ability to provide ...]]> 1921 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_right_to_know_the_right/ The Right to Know, Right to Education project is a five-year project, ending in 2013. In May 2010, the project conducted a Mid-Term review in ...]]> 2541 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/informed_citizens_are_empowered/ By: Stefan Gilbert and Nancy Dubosse

                 Last year, information came to light that the Kenyan parliament, one of the few in Africa that has complete ...]]> 1917 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_represents_community/ Idasa's Executive Director, Paul Graham participated in the UN Informal Ministerial Meeting in New York on 24 September, representing the Steering Committee of the Community of ...]]> 1916 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/debates_on_development_aid/ See the latest discussions on development aid on Idasa's blog here ...

                 Alternatives to Poverty and Inequality - Dambisa Moyo, author of Dead Aid
                 1919 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/africa_needs_transparency/ Why is the “right to know” valuable to people pursuing their ordinary, daily concerns?
                 Information is power, so claiming the right to know is ...]]> 1918 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_commemorates_international/ African democracy institute Idasa will be marking international Right to Know Day on 28 September with an emphasis on its Right to Know, Right to ...]]> 1915 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/constitution_making_process/ Speaker of Parliament Lovemore Moyo making slow progress with the Constitution making agenda

                 That the current Constitution making process has been dogged with numerous teething ...]]> 1937 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/strategies_to_encourage_diaspora/ By: Aquilina Mawadza

                 Recent research by the Centre for Global Development suggests that immigrants can be more useful to their countries of origin if they ...]]> 1913 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/power_dynamics_in_zimbabwes/ By Derek Matyszak, Senior Researcher
                 Research and Advocacy Unit, Zimbabwe

                 Introduction

                 The elections of March 2008 yielded an astounding victory for Zimbabwe's Movement for ...]]> 1912 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/considering_the_framework/ By Justin Sylvester
                 
                 Since President Jacob Zuma announced a restructured cabinet shortly after the April election, the future functions of government have ...]]> 1911 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/beyond_elections_redefining/

                 In celebration of Right-to-Know ...]]> 1908 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_celebrates_second_international/ African democracy institute Idasa marks the second United Nations International Day of Democracy on 15 September with a call to political leaders on the continent to ...]]> 1907 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/constitutional_court_victory/ In an August ruling, the Constitutional Court replaced the 30-day limit set down in the Promotion of Access to Information Act with 180 days.

                 Access ...]]> 1910 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/supporting_local_government/ Idasa’s Local Government Unit held a workshop in August for Malawian Stakeholders involved in our capacity development support project.  Both the Malawi Ministry of Local ...]]> 1904 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizen_leadership_in_mozambique/ NIMD and IDASA, together with the Forum of African former Heads of State and Government founders of iLEDA (the initiative for Leadership and Democracy in ...]]> 1905 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/why_stake_the_credibility/ By Judith February

                 There is an ugly spat brewing at Transnet. It’s one which is not unlike some of the others taking place in various ...]]> 1902 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/communique_of_the_29th_summit/ Southern African Development Community (SADC) press release

                 Kinshasa — The 29th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government was held in Kinshasa on the ...]]> 1936 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/civil_society_on_imf_governance/ Discuss this on our blog.

                 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a special agency of the United Nations with 186 member countries, to ...]]> 1897 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasas_fk_fellows_share_with/ FK Fellows share their experiences and challenges. These articles were written by our FK Participants:

                 • Theophilous Chiviru - Idasa FK Participant at TRC-Lesotho 
                 • Shingai ...]]> 1903 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_better_way_for_africa/ The Affiliated Network for Social Accountability in Africa (ANSA-Africa) and Idasa are hosting a seminar:
                   
                   Alternative Policies to Address ...]]> 1901 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/council_disconnects_childrens/ The decision to shut off water and electricity to schools is a violation of human rights, of the right to education in particular.  Though the ...]]> 1899 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/white_refugee_in_canada/ Brandon Huntley, a white 31 year old South African applied to the Canadian Refugee Board for asylum on the basis that as a white male, ...]]> 1900 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gnu_watch_zimbabwe_august/ This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the interim government of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving ...]]> 1898 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/developing_local_governance/ Idasa's Local Governance Unit has a substantial 'Capacity Development for Local Governance' project on the go. In August, Idasa staff met with the Special Advisor of the ...]]> 1896 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mid_term_project_report_democracy/ Building a Habit of Citizen Participation in Democratic Discussion

                   One of the cornerstones of a healthy democracy is free and open discussion between citizens and ...]]> 1895 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/right_to_know_essential_in/ The right to know is essential in Emily.

                   Swazi News flash ...]]> 1862 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/right_to_know_right_to_education_13779/ Idasa is working with partners on the Right to Know, Right to Education project. This project's activities focus on: increasing the democratic space around the ...]]> 1881 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_88480/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 2045 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/social_accountability_in_benin/ ANSA – Affiliated Network for Social Accountability – is hosted by Idasa.  Recently, Idasa staff have been visiting partners in Benin and Uganda, to discuss ...]]> 1883 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/right_to_know_right_to_education_13781/ Idasa is working with partners in Kenya for the Right to Know, Right to Education project. This project's activities focus on: increasing the democratic space ...]]> 1885 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/call_for_papers_governance_2/ The Economic Governance Programme will be holding a conference on November 9th – 11th on Governance and Small-Scale Agriculture in Southern Africa’. The aim of ...]]> 1882 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/leadership_training_in_burundi/ Idasa’s CCEP and iLEDA programmes worked together on a three-month citizen leadership training programme in Burundi. Part of the initiative was to promote the Idasa ...]]> 1875 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/building_citizen_leadership/ Idasa’s iLEDA programme is working on Citizen Leadership for Democratic Development in Zambia and Malawi. The project aims to build democratic leadership capacity in communities ...]]> 1873 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/what_south_africa_does_the_2/ A conversation starter prepared by PM Graham, Idasa, August 2009

                   Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive,
                   But to be young was ...]]> 1880 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mps_convicted_of_corruption/ Idasa’s submission to the parliamentary Constitutional Review Committee recommended that section 47(1)(e) of the Constitution be urgently reviewed. This section states that a member of ...]]> 1871 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/people_as_agents_of_their/ By Samantha Fleming
                   
                   Discuss this on our blog.
                   
                   “Real change can only be achieved through challenging dominant ...]]> 1870 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/strengthening_hiv_networks/ The Communication Unit of the Governance and AIDS Programme visited Tanzania from June 28 - July 4, 2009, to strengthen existing partnerships and to identify ...]]> 1869 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/challenges_of_democracy_countries/ Idasa States in Transition Observatory (SITO) provides analysis, information and briefings on Zimbabwe to policy-makers in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African ...]]> 1887 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/good_local_governance_in_botswana/ Idasa is now in the third phase of a project entitled “Building Capacities for Local Governance in Southern Africa”, which will continue to run until ...]]> 1890 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/political_party_funding_and/ Idasa recently participated in a Transparency International conference in Johannesburg, where Gary Pienaar presented a talk on Political Party Funding and corporate responsibility. See the ...]]> 1888 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/democracy_dialogue_and_development/ Idasa was invited by the SA High Commission to speak at a Women's Day Seminar in Arusha, Tanzania. The event coincided with Tanzania's Farmers Day ...]]> 1889 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_annual_report_2008/ See Idasa's Annual Report for 2008. Each year Idasa publishes its annual report in order to account for its work to those who support it ...]]> 1867 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/new_public_protector_needs/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   The 7-year office term of Lawrence Mushwana, the country’s Public Protector, comes to an end in October this year. Over the next ...]]> 1866 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/municipal_safety_plan_towards/ This document constitutes the Mbombela Local Municipality’s Municipal Safety Plan (MSP). It is the first deliverable of the Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Safety, Security and ...]]> 2228 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_gnu_watch_july_2009/ Discuss this on our blog here.
                   
                   As Zimbabwe extracts itself from years of turbulence, the Global Political Agreement (GPA) provides ...]]> 1864 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/working_with_youth_and_traditional/ Idasa staff have recently been in Swaziland, holding consultative meetings with youth organisations and conducting interviews on the role of traditional leaders in a democratic ...]]> 1879 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/government_gazette_electricity_2/ GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5 AUGUST 2009
                   
                   DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
                   No. R. 721 5 August 2009
                   ELECTRICITY REGULATION ACT, 2006
                   ELECTRICITY REGULATIONS ON NEW GENERATION CAPACITY

                   ]]> 2421 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/economic_governance_programme/ This report arose out of a strategic planning meeting held by the Economic Governance Programme in February 2009.

                   It reflects our plans and proposals for ...]]> 1863 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/using_the_local_governance/ Idasa has signed an agreement with the Canadian government, through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), to run a capacity-building project in fifty municipalities in ...]]> 1891 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/human_rights_violations_against/ This report looks at how African countries have dealt with violations against women in post-conflict situations. Particular attention is paid to the processes in South ...]]> 1861 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/auditor_generals_20078_report/ The Auditor-General's report on the audit outcomes of Local Government for the financial year 2007/8 presents the audit outcomes of 245 municipalities and 46 municipal ...]]> 1920 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/public_servants_still_profit/ By Gary Pienaar

                   At what point could corruption become endemic in South Africa? When might it become so systematised that it becomes almost irreversibly ‘the ...]]> 1865 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_1736/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 2042 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/promoting_regional_dialogue/ Idasa’s SAMP was in Bangkok in early June for a meeting that brought together people from major regional consultative processes on Migration throughout the world ...]]> 1877 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/promoting_a_habit_of_citizen/ Idasa is holding workshops for local journalists in South Africa on Promoting a Habit of Citizen Participation in Democratic Discourse.

                   ]]> 1878 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/lisbon_ministerial_of_the/ Idasa's Executive Director, Paul Graham attended the Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Community of Democracies in Lisbon, Portugal was held on the July 11-12, hosted ...]]> 1859 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/building_a_habit_of_citizen/ Media@idasa presented a workshop with journalists and government and civil society communicators from communities in the Greater Sekhukhune District of Limpopo in June 2009. The ...]]> 1858 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/thank_you_from_police_in_drc/ The thank you note of the Police expert of the SE / CSRP, the Main Inspector Dominique MANDJENGA MONINGA, on the occasion of ...]]> 1857 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/some_reflections_from_economic/ By: Manyewu Mutamba

                   Manyewu from our Economic Governance Programme (EGP) recently visited Liberia, Uganda and Mozambique to meet partners for the smallholder agriculture project ...]]> 1856 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/spheres_of_government_in_sa/ Idasa made a submission to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development requesting that the draft Constitution 17th Amendment Bill should be reconsidered. The effect ...]]> 1855 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_62548/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1844 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/public_servants_still_profit_2/ A troubling question is increasingly asked about South Africa: At what point does corruption become endemic? When does corruption become so systematised that it becomes ...]]> 1854 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/submission_to_the_department/ Idasa made a submission to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development requesting that the draft State Liability Bill and the draft Constitution 18th Amendment ...]]> 1853 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_has_a_long_way_to/ Article by Tichafara Rhys, Zimbabwe Exiles Forum

                   The African Union (AU), SADC and the Zimbabwean Government of National Unity (GNU), have recently begun to take it ...]]> 1847 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hear_no_evil_see_no_evil_speak/ By: Derek Matyszak
                   Senior Researcher
                   Research & Advocacy Unit [RAU]

                   On the 29th March 2008 Zimbabwe simultaneously held elections for the presidency, two ...]]> 1848 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/judicial_ethics_in_south_africa/ By:  Shameela Seedat

                   What should we expect of our judges? In South Africa, this fundamental question has proved to be a difficult and divisive one. ...]]> 1846 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_gnu_watch_june_2009/ This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the interim government of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving ...]]> 1845 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gone_to_egoli_economic_survival/ Zimbabweans have been battered by the collapsed economy and have limited access to forex. The Solidarity Peace Trust interviewed families in five rural districts and ...]]> 1842 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/walking_a_thin_line_zimbabwe/ The political and humanitarian challenges facing Zimbabwe’s GPA leadership – and its ordinary citizens. 
                   
                   After four months, hurdles remain for the ...]]> 1841 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/helping_africa_save_itself/ By Witney W. Schneidman

                   In DEAD AID, Dambisa Moyo, a Zambian-born economist, lays out a brash argument: that the more than $1 trillion in foreign ...]]> 1840 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/right_to_know_right_to_education_13780/ The six-months from October 2008 to March 2009 proved to be a period in which the seeds of a successful programme and project were sown ...]]> 2560 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_1737/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 2041 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_57676/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1832 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ansa_holds_social_accountability/ Idasa’s Economic Governance Programme is the secretariat for ANSA-Africa (Affiliated Network for Social Accountability in Africa-Africa). ANSA-Africa and the World Bank Institute hosted civil society ...]]> 1874 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/migrant_health/ Idasa’s SAMP co-hosted a workshop on “Promoting Health and Development: Migration Health in Southern Africa” in June in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania with the International ...]]> 1876 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/challenges_facing_education/ A report by Aquilina Mawadza, with research assistance from Theophilous Chiviru

                   Discuss this on our blog here.
                   
                   When Robert Mugabe ...]]> 1839 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/subtle_repression_silences/ Rather than the combination of rule by law and violent physical oppression that has characterized Robert Mugabe’s regime in Zimbabwe, Swaziland’s political leadership is using ...]]> 1837 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sadc_neighbours_ignore_human/ By: Oupa Makhalemele

                   Any publicity, convention has it, is good publicity. For those following events in Zimbabwe and Swaziland, this was demonstrated during the inauguration ...]]> 1838 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/how_does_money_flow_in_african/ Remittances are an essential part of household budgets and the national economy of Zimbabwe. In recent years, remittance flows have increased due to the growing ...]]> 1836 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/new_department_to_ensure_municipalities/ The new Department for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, announced by President Jacob Zuma on May 10, has as its mandate to improve coordination across ...]]> 1835 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/supporting_police_reform/ These pamphlets from Idasa’s DRC office are available in; French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba outlining the civil society’s vision for supporting police reform in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

                   ]]> 1731 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/latest_from_idasa_developing/ By Shari Eppel and Brian Raftopoulos

                   This book, which emerged out of a series of roundtable discussions between shareholders in Zimbabwe and the broader South ...]]> 1833 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_gnu_watch_may_2009/ This document is not meant to be a comprehensive report on the state of the interim government of Zimbabwe. Rather it is aimed at giving ...]]> 1830 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/updates_on_human_rights_in/ Below are a range of documents relating to human rights in Zimbabwe in May and June 2009.

                   ]]> 1827 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/constitutional_court_appointments/

                   By Shameela Seedat
                   
                   Discuss this on our blog here.
                   
                   When the Judicial Service ...]]> 1826 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwes_100_day_plan/ See the Government of Zimbabwe's plan for 100 days from 29 April 2009.
                   
                   The 100 Day Plan represents the practical implementation of ...]]> 1823 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/its_all_ears_as_south_africans/ By: Judith February

                   When President Jacob Zuma comes to Parliament on Wednesday to deliver his state of the nation address, he will be under intense ...]]> 1824 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/beyond_charters_and_signature/ The Case of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance as an Instrument to Advance Voice and Accountability.

                   By: Linda K. Kabwato

                   Long before ...]]> 2027 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/pims_pre_state_of_the_nation/ A month has passed since the April 22 election. The South African economy has entered its first official recession since the early 1990s. With a ...]]> 1822 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_1736/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 2039 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_57676/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1829 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/africa_day_to_celebrate_our/ This weeks marks Africa Day, an important day for all Africans irrespective of colour, belief, language to celebrate their continent of residence. It is also ...]]> 1820 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/afrobarometer_on_political/ Read the Afrobarometer report on the following topics:

                   The Evolution of African Political Regimes in the last 10 years; Poverty Reduction, Economic Growth and Democratisation ...]]> 1819 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zuma_and_his_cabinet/ By Judith February

                   South Africans' capacity for magnanimity has been well-displayed these past weeks. Jacob Zuma is our President. Despite the cloud of corruption which ...]]> 1818 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_gnu_watch_april_2009/ Discuss this on our blog here.
                   
                   As Zimbabwe extracts itself from years of turbulence, the Global Political Agreement (GPA) provides ...]]> 1816 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/project_building_a_habit_of/ Report: Workshop in Newcastle (KwaZulu Natal)

                   For citizens to become equal partners in the search for solutions to the common problems we face in our ...]]> 1815 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/time_to_close_book_on_party/ By: Judith February

                   WITH the elections over and the African National Congress celebrating its victory, it is clear that, along with the people, the money ...]]> 1814 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_whole_new_dynamic_in_sa/ By: Judith February

                   The welcome mats were rolled out for the swearing in of new Members of Parliament this week. The fourth Parliament looks somewhat ...]]> 1813 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_1737/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 1772 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zumas_presidency_assured_but/ By: Judith February

                   Barring an act of the gods, Jacob Zuma will be South Africa’s next president, inaugurated on 9 May.
                   
                   His ...]]> 1809 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/world_bank_transparency_undergoes/ Idasa and ANSA-Africa news alert 21 April 2009

                   Without timely access to information, individuals are unable to participate in decisions that may affect their lives ...]]> 1804 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/election_alert_no_3_april/ The Election Monitoring Network (EMN) is a network of independent civil society organisations that deploys a team of 500 monitors nationwide to keep a look-out ...]]> 1807 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_potential_impact_of_the/ This year, the ‘youth’ of South Africa have elicited considerable attention because of their high rates of voter registration and the potential impact they may ...]]> 1805 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/intimidation_of_voters_goes/ By Christi van der Westhuizen

                   The 2009 election has elicited more interest from pundits than the previous two polls because of its promise of greater ...]]> 1803 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/petrol_bombs_and_witch_hunts/ By: Christi van der Westhuizen

                   All is not well in South Africa's heartland, the Free State. The golden plains of the province have become the ...]]> 1802 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/election_monitoring_network/ Events since our last report have confirmed our view that the most competitive election in South Africa’s history has been accompanied by much lower levels ...]]> 1801 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/opposition_politics_turnout/ This brief discusses the landscape of opposition politics and explains some of the issues that may affect the opposition’s performance in election 2009, with regards ...]]> 1800 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/human_rights_and_prisoners/ Shouldn’t human rights apply to all humans, even prisoners?
                   
                   By Emily Wellman
                   
                   Should the crime of stealing a piece ...]]> 1794 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/free_state_election_campaigns/ By Christi van der Westhuizen

                   All is not well in South Africa’s heartland, the Free State.  The golden plains of the province have become the ...]]> 1793 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/die_vrystaatse_politieke_toneel/ Die Vrystaatse politieke toneel mag steeds ANC-gedomineer wees, maar die verskyning van Cope het die politieke temperatuur ernstig opgestoot in 'n paar gebiede, met intimidasie ...]]> 1792 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/let_by_elections_be_by_elections/ By Kate Lefko-Everett

                   Since the beginning of this year, municipal by-elections have been held in 72 wards across the country.

                   In the current highly-charged political ...]]> 1799 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_iec_and_the_thorny_issue/ By Christi van der Westhuizen

                   It’s said that walls don’t speak but the wall of a political party’s constituency office can tell a whole story. ...]]> 1790 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/bewerings_oor_intimidasie/ Deur Christi van der Westhuizen

                   Die nimmereindigende vlaktes van die Noord-Kaap kan rustig voorkom, maar dit is bedrieglik. Die politieke temperature loop plek-plek hoog in ...]]> 1788 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/khayelitsha_and_nyanga_residents/ By Christi van der Westhuizen

                   Distrust and disillusion. These are the dominant themes that emerge from conversations about the election with the residents of Cape ...]]> 1787 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/dienslewering_onverdraagsaamheid/ Deur Christi van der Westhuizen

                   Dienslewering, of die gebrek daaraan, word as ‘n belangrike faktor in hierdie verkiesing beskou. Soos met die vorige verkiesing, probeer gemeenskappe ...]]> 1786 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/working_together_to_keep_peace/ Noting the worsening situation in Bitou municipality (Plettenberg Bay), with specific reference to Kwanokuthula community, EMN deployed monitors there to provide a visible presence of ...]]> 1784 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/are_food_parcels_being_abused/ By Christi van der Westhuizen
                   
                   Discuss this on the blog here.

                   ‘‘I‘m going to make sure that if you advertise ...]]> 1789 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_state_of_sas_democratic/ - By Shameela Seedat -

                   Media coverage leading up to next Wednesday's national elections would leave many of us convinced of a dramatic plunge over the past ...]]> 1791 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_quick_guide_to_the_jacob/ This guide serves to educate the public on the Jacob Zuma/NPA matter.

                   Download the full guide below for more information.
                    

                   ]]> 1785 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/know_your_ministers_zimbabwe/ This is a very useful document on who the new cabinet ministers are within Zimbabwe. It is based on the research done by the Zimbabwe ...]]> 1783 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/elections_how_the_local_media/ With the election date upon us all, it is perhaps useful to look at what the local media can do to assist voters. Although this ...]]> 1782 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/elections_and_the_internet/ By Kate Lefko-Everett
                    

                   After last year’s historic US elections, much analysis has focused on international interest in now-President Barack Obama’s campaign, and it’s ...]]> 1778 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/race_and_class_impact_on_the/ South Africa’s stark levels of inequality are highly racialised. Fifteen years of democracy have shown an increase in inequality within race groups, particularly among black ...]]> 1776 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/politics_trumps_justice_zuma/ On Monday 6 April 2009, the Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Mokotedi Mpshe, announced the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) decision to withdraw ...]]> 1774 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zuma_and_the_npa/ Whether or not the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) decides to drop the charges against Jacob Zuma, there will be no winners in this prolonged saga.

                   ...]]> 1771 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/more_public_and_less_experts/ The potential of journalists to build a habit of participative and informed political discussion between government and citizens and between citizens and citizens has been ...]]> 1769 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/judicial_service_commission/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is the official body in South Africa charged with the responsibility of appointing judges and investigating complaints ...]]> 1770 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_1734/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 1745 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_62543/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1828 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_62545/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1768 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/election_monitoring_network_1874/ The Election Monitoring Network released their latest report on Monday, 30th March 2009, with a press statement. Download the report below.
                   
                   Also ...]]> 1767 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/video_of_election_monitoring/ The Election Monitoring Network in South Africa held a press conference, where Archbishop Thabo Makgoba made this statement on behalf of the group. The environment ...]]> 1765 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/election_alert_no_2_march/ The Election Monitoring Network (EMN) is a network of independent civil society organisations that deploys a team of 500 monitors nationwide to keep a look-out ...]]> 1808 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/aids_political_stability_and/ Kondwani Chirambo of Idasa's Governance and AIDS Programme (GAP) made a presentation at the AU Conference on HIV/AIDS and the Military.  

                   Download the presentation below.

                   ]]> 1763 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/why_you_should_vote/ Will voters who are disappointed in politics and government feel powerless and choose to stay at home? Or rather, will they turn out in high ...]]> 1764 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/where_are_the_principled_voices/ By: Judith February

                   When a Chinese ship laden with weapons and ammunition destined for Zimbabwe was drifting on South African waters in April last year, ...]]> 1761 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/is_how_a_country_treats_the/ By: Emily Wellman

                   The small town of Musina on the border between Zimbabwe and South Africa is the first stop for new arrivals and their ...]]> 1759 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/election_monitoring_network_1873/ In May 1994, South Africa held its first democratic elections. Before 1994, the majority of South Africans were denied the right to vote for the ...]]> 1760 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/guide_for_organisations_wanting/ This toolkit has been prepared as a basic guide for South African organisations to contribute to the prevention, management and mitigation of violence over the ...]]> 1758 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/assessing_transitional_justice/ An assessment mission to Zimbabwe was part of a broader enquiry into the transitional justice landscape in the Southern African region. This was driven by ...]]> 1756 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/food_insecurity_in_kenya_ethnic/ By: Leslie Nyagah

                   
                   In Africa, food security as a constituent part of the human security thesis has gained prominence due to a lack ...]]> 1754 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ileda_background/ Idasa, the Forum of African former Heads of State and Government and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy, three leading regional and international organisations in ...]]> 1755 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/what_should_we_be_discussing/ Discuss this brief and your thoughts on our blog and join our facebook group for more discussion here - SA Politics ...]]> 1753 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/everyday_issues_now_on_election/ By: Andisiwe Makinana (Political Writer)

                   The hype and anxiety over next month's elections has seen a rise in everyday issues receiving political treatment and becoming ...]]> 1757 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/building_a_habit_of_citizen_2/ Report: Consultative visit to Newcastle

                   Shepi Mati and Marietjie Myburg met with representatives of civil society, government communication services and the media in Newcastle this ...]]> 1752 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mary_robinson_visits_idasa/ Idasa-DRC hosted former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, in a meeting with roleplayers in security sector reform in the DRC, on 10th March in Idasa's ...]]> 1751 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/poverty_inequality_in_south/ PIMS held a Brown Bag discussion, where a presentation on poverty & inequality in South Africa was made. The discussion looked at trends in the ...]]> 1762 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/politicians_increase_promises/ By: Judith February

                   Of necessity, elections represent a kind of ‘unreality’.  In the run-up to an election, political parties will promise the earth. Like the ...]]> 1749 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/afrobarometer_citizens_concerns/ Discuss this on our blog:
                   http://idasa.wordpress.com/
                   
                   The campaign for the 2009 South African election promises to be particularly ...]]> 1747 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/report_on_the_african_charter/ The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, adopted by the African Union in January 2007, has been hailed as a milestone in Africa’s’ bid ...]]> 2032 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_729/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 1719 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_global_political_agreement/ By: Shari Eppel, Solidarity Peace Trust, February 2009

                   In Zimbabwe in 2008, the March Presidential election failed to produce an outright winner, although Morgan Tsvangirai ...]]> 1743 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/cbo_handbook_how_local_government/ By: Yvette Geyer

                   Local government is the coalface of service delivery. It is important for community-based organisations (CBOs) to understand how local government works. There ...]]> 1131 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/pims_budget_paper_no_4_budget/ In the run-up to the 2009 general elections, South Africa has undergone a period of political transition and intense self-scrutiny. The change in ANC leadership ...]]> 1740 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hivaids_and_budget_2009/ A government budget is a legal financial statement which indicates how government plans to use its expected resources (revenue) to meet its goals for a ...]]> 1742 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_moves_forward/ For immediate release

                   Morgan Tsvangirai, inaugurated as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe on Wednesday, has clearly signalled that the new Unity Government will be a people-focused ...]]> 1739 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sa_transparent_about_public/ South Africa has scored second highest, after the United Kingdom, on the international Open Budget Index, a barometer designed to measure how open and transparent ...]]> 1738 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sa_budget_2009_meets_todays/ The 2009 Budget accurately recognises the unique challenges of the current context and responds boldly to them. The Minister of Finance’s Speech dwelt at length ...]]> 1737 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/budget_faces_local_and_global/ By: Len Verwey and Ahmed Mohamed
                   PIMS Budget Unit, Idasa

                   The 2009 Budget speech will be presented against the backdrop of unique domestic and ...]]> 1736 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/pikoli_parliament_must_act/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   Vusi Pikoli, suspended head of South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), will discover his fate on 12 February when Parliament decides whether ...]]> 1735 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ground_rules_for_south_africas/ The procedures and guidelines applicable to the media and broadcasters during the election period is set out in the Independent Communications Authority Act 13 of ...]]> 1733 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_62171/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1727 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/determinants_of_under_spending/ Paper prepared by: Vailet Mukotsanjera and Godknows Giya 

                   This discussion paper examines the major factors affecting the full utilisation of funds earmarked for HIV and ...]]> 1725 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_note_on_sa_budget_2009/ Prepared by the PIMS Budget Unit, Idasa

                   The annualised 3rd quarter growth of the South African economy was 0.2%. This is the first quarter that ...]]> 1726 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/electricity_governance_initiative_1884/ The Electricity Governance Initiative (EGI) is a joint project of the World Resources Institute in Washington and the Prayas Energy Group in India. In co-operation ...]]> 1722 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/building_aids_resilient_democratic/

                   By: Harry Boyte

                   Resilience [from L. resilire to jump back]: A dynamic process of behavioral adaptation that people exhibit when they encounter ...]]> 1723 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/education_in_zimbabwe_the/

                    

                   When Zimbabwe gained its independence in 1980, the majority of the population was illiterate. In the next 15 years, Zimbabweans witnessed incredible strides ...]]> 1720 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_crisis_in_zimbabwe_a_case/ By: Martin Rupiya

                   In this article, Martin Rupiya discusses the crisis in Zimbabwe as a case for "root and branch" security sector reform.  He says ...]]> 1721 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasas_hivaids_programme_contributes/ The Governance and AIDS programme (GAP), with support from SIDA and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) launched a five year programme in September 2008, as ...]]> 1591 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_1734/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 1707 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_62171/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1708 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_impact_of_aids_on_local/ Almost half of the 589 municipal by-elections in South Africa between February 2001 and December 2007 were caused by death of councillors. And most of ...]]> 1729 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/save_zimbabwe_now/ Save Zimbabwe Now is an initiative aimed at galvanizing and building the solidarity movement for Zimbabwe in South Africa. The initiative is supported by several high ...]]> 1715 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_continues_to_deteriorate/ The Zimbabwean situation continues to deteriorate.  For ordinary citizens, life has become a struggle on many fronts.  For some, it is the daily hope that ...]]> 1716 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/cell_phone_charges_in_foreign/ By Aqualina Mawadza
                   
                   The government of Zimbabwe has granted cell phone networks permission to bill subscribers in foreign currency. Although Zimbabwe’s economy ...]]> 1717 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/developing_a_transformation/ Compiled by Dr Martin Rupiya
                   Directort of Research, Africa, Cranfield University

                   Key Issues for Zimbabwe's Security Sector Reform

                   This report is a summary ...]]> 1713 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/civil_society_and_oil_in_angola/ By: Shun Govender and Beatrice Mutale Skagestad
                   
                   Ways to enhance Strategic Cooperation among Non-state Actors in Angola
                   
                   One of ...]]> 1710 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/your_chance_to_participate/ Tell South Africa's Minister of Finance - Minister Trevor Manuel - how you think he can improve your life and South Africa's economy - Tips ...]]> 1711 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/report_on_the_assessment_of/ The assessment of South Africa's Parliament by an Independent panel was initially conceived as part of Parliament’s  engagement with South Africa’s African Peer Review Mechanism ...]]> 1709 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_88470/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that ...]]> 1689 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/of_women_and_votes_the_struggle/ By:  Xolani Simelane

                   So a vote for women in Swaziland is not only unSwazi but it is also evil! That is, if the chiefs from ...]]> 1703 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/equal_income_distribution/ By: Theophilous Chiviru

                   Swaziland is currently facing a serious socio-economic situation characterized by high levels of poverty primarily as a result of an unequal distribution ...]]> 1704 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/annual_report_2007/ See IDASA's recently released Annual Report for 2007. Each year Idasa publishes its annual report in order to account for its work to those who ...]]> 1705 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/looking_for_keys_under_street/ By: A P Reeler

                   Any successful mediation or negotiation depends on the creation of trust, which is no easy task when the political stakes are ...]]> 1698 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/key_issues_for_zimbabwes_economic/ Compiled by: Daniel B. Ndlela, ZIMCONSULT

                   In terms of economic reconstruction, a recent roundtable sought to discuss a comprehensive plan to reconstruct the economy of Zimbabwe with ...]]> 1699 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_joint_statement_calling/ We, the undersigned organizations, register our serious distress and concern on the news received this morning concerning the abduction of Zimbabwe Peace Project Director, Jestina ...]]> 1695 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/political_parties_need_to/ By: Judith February

                   Robert Gumede is an IT billionaire. According to newspaper reports he is also the subject of a criminal investigation related to a ...]]> 1697 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/civil_society_engagement_in/ Written by Victoria Perry and coordinated by Janice Dolan of Save the Children on behalf of the Commonwealth Education Fund

                   The Commonwealth Education Fund was ...]]> 1694 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/making_the_budget_work_for/ By: Mario Claasen

                   In 2000, governments around the world committed themselves to improving human development in the areas of health, education and gender equality. The ...]]> 1693 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/cell_phone_interaction_word/ Idasa's Word on the Street website would like to introduce you to a new feature.

                   Would you like to get information about experts and our ...]]> 1691 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/pims_budget_paper_no_3_government/ By: Ahmed Mohamed

                   The PIMS Budget Papers provide analysis of significant, topical budgeting questions to promote wide-ranging, informed debate on the best uses of public ...]]> 1690 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/key_moments_in_swaziland/ Please download the below fact sheet of historical moments within Swaziland from Independence from Britain-1968 until present day.

                   ]]> 1687 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_2025/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1688 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/developing_a_transformation_2/ Political Crisis, Mediation and the Prospects for Transitional Justice in Zimbabwe.

                   By: Shari Eppel and Brian Raftopoulos. Solidarity Peace Trust, South Africa.

                   The major purpose ...]]> 1686 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_joint_seminar_on_civil_society/ Idasa and the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) co-hosted a seminar/round table discussion on Civil Society for Accountable Governance.

                   The seminar was held on the 12 ...]]> 1684 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_88460/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on the deepening crisis in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that ...]]> 1635 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_quick_guide_to_the_south/ 1. How is the election date determined?

                   Note 1: Some of these steps may overlap or may not follow in exactly the following sequence, as not ...]]> 1683 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/safety_security_in_zimbabwe/ In partnership with the Zimbabwe Institute, Idasa hosted a roundtable in South Africa, focussing on security sector reform in Zimbabwe. The event gathered regional and ...]]> 1678 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_work_in_southern/ Idasa has local governance projects which focus on capacity-building for municipalities in Tanzania, Malawi, Botswana, Lesotho and South Africa. They are currently undergoing evaluation to ...]]> 1675 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_at_womens_rights_forum/ Idasa attended the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) forum in Cape Town in November 2008. Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, ...]]> 1676 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/migration_social_cohesion_2/ Welcome to the second edition of Migration & Social Cohesion

                   In the first edition, we focused on the concept of integration and identified the key ...]]> 1682 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_participates_in_world/ Idasa is participating  in the World Movement for Democracy's steering committee meeting in Prague . The steering committee meets annually to prepare for the bi-ennial Assembly and ...]]> 1674 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_people_have_spoken_national/ The final report of the National Poverty Hearings (held in different parts of the country in August and September), entitled "The People Have Spoken: Where ...]]> 1679 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/suppression_of_terrorism_act/ The object of this Bill is to provide a legal regime that would prevent, fight and suppress terrorists activities in compliance with the United Nations ...]]> 1673 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/cholera_outbreak_continues/ By: Theophilous Chiviru

                   As the world puts more focus on the political stalemate between ZANU PF and the MDC, a new humanitarian  crisis has hit ...]]> 1672 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/building_credibility_around/ By Paul Graham
                   
                   This paper focusses on the legal frameworks that are required in order to
                   build credible elections in Africa.

                   ...]]> 1671 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_country_brief/ Zimbabwe attained its independence from Britain in 1980. With a relatively industrialized economy and a firm agricultural base, it was labeled the ‘bread basket’ of ...]]> 1666 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sadc_versus_the_people_of/ By: A. P. Reeler

                   When two-thirds of SADC Presidents, sending proxies instead, fail to turn up for a Summit that includes both the endless Zimbabwe ...]]> 1668 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/burning_bank_notes_to_make/ Zimbabwe is currently experiencing one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in history, with annual inflation exceeding 230 million percent. Hyperinflation, defined, constitutes extreme long ...]]> 1669 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_statement_on_swaziland/ Mr Mario Masuku, President of the banned Pudemo political party in Swaziland, was detained three days ago under newly minted anti-terrorism legislation in the Kingdom ...]]> 1665 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/statement_released_by_sudf/ FIRST THEY CAME FOR THE JEWS

                   When the news started coming through that the Prime Minister was going to announce the banning of some four ...]]> 1667 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/summit_on_the_zimbabwe_dialogue/ The Extraordinary Summit of the SADC leadership, held on the 9th November 2008, has just concluded with the resolution that a Government of National Unity ...]]> 1664 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_62546/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1654 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/new_budget_office_in_south/ There is currently an important Money Bill before the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in South Africa’s Parliament. This important piece of legislation seeks to ...]]> 1663 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_civil_investing_strategy/ By: Ramon E.Daubon
                   From the Kettering Foundation

                   Philanthropy has never really lived up to its potential as an instrument for human development.We distinguish it nonetheless ...]]> 1662 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sadc_principles_and_guidelines/ On the 17th of August 2004, in Mauritius, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders adopted the "SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections”. As ...]]> 1661 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/providing_reliable_information/ By Bronwen Muller

                   “Dispelling rumours among the 1,2 million people displaced by violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a priority for non-governmental ...]]> 1659 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/transitional_justice_for_villagers/ In this article, Shari Eppel argues that Zimbabwe urgently needs to consider how best to begin some process of healing rifts among villagers, before we ...]]> 1656 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/when_democracy_is_not_enough/ Professor Catherine Odora-Hoppers, Chair of Development Education at UNISA, presented a paper at the Kutlwanong Centre on Thursday on "When democracy is not enough." Professor ...]]> 1657 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_future_of_the_saps_and/ PIMS made a submission to the Security and Constitutional Affairs Committee about the South African Police Service (‘SAPS’) Amendment Bill 30B of 2008.  Despite ...]]> 1670 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/why_south_africa_should_not/ By Pamela Kambala
                   
                   This paper argues that although a constituency-based electoral system probably leads to increased accountability of representatives, South Africa is ...]]> 1655 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/dollarization_in_zimbabwe/ By Daniel B. Ndlela
                   
                   The economic circumstances of Zimbabwe are deteriorating by the day and the situation for both households and businesses ...]]> 1651 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/prospects_for_transitional/ By Brian Raftopoulos
                   
                   The democratic movement in Zimbabwe is faced with a strategic dilemma about how to advance the struggle for change ...]]> 1652 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/pre_election_monitoring_in/ Idasa is part of a new group of civil society organisations that has been set up in the Western Cape to monitor pre-election violence. The ...]]> 1660 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/short_briefing_note_2_zimbabwes/ By: Daniel B. Ndlela

                   BUDGET FUNDINGS OPTIONS

                   Fiscal consolidation and Monetary Stabilization
                   The full extent of Zimbabwe’s fiscal crisis is unknown partly because of the ...]]> 1649 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_real_deal_or_another_walk/ Research & Advocacy Unit [RAU]

                   It seems in Zimbabwe that the more things change the more they stay the same, and we are all wondering ...]]> 1650 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/money_bill_giving_mps_a_say/ By: Kate Lefko-Everett

                   On October 21st, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel delivered the 2008 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), mapping out governments’ fiscal policy priorities for ...]]> 1648 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/losing_focus_zimbabwes_power/ By: Derek Matyszak
                   Research and Advocacy Unit, Zimbabwe

                   The brutal campaign instigated by Mugabe's supporters to reverse his electoral defeat in the 29th March ...]]> 1636 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/vacancies_within_idasas_economic/ 1633 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_88479/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 1613 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_62547/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1614 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/call_to_enforce_electoral/ Press Release 29 October 2008
                   For Immediate Release
                   
                   African democracy institute Idasa calls on all parties who will be contesting next ...]]> 1632 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/training_councillors_in_zimbabwe/ Idasa has been invited by UN HABITAT in Kenya in conjunction with the Zimbabwe Local Government Association (ZILGA) to facilitate a Training of Trainers and ...]]> 1625 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/measuring_the_creature_that/ By: Gary Pienaar

                   NOW that the inevitable has happened and the Scorpions have been legislated out of existence by the National Assembly, how worried should ...]]> 1624 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/procurement_corruption/ By: Gary Pienaar

                   Open a newspaper on almost any day of the week and you’ll find a comment like this: South Africa’s current procurement system ...]]> 1623 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sadc_must_find_equitable_solution/ By: Emily Wellman

                   The financial and humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe is now so grave that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mediators meeting in Harare ...]]> 1622 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliament_the_budget_and/ On October 14th, 2008, Idasa’s Political Information and Monitoring Service (PIMS) programme hosted a Roundtable Discussion on “Parliament, the Budget and Poverty”. The purpose of ...]]> 1620 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ensuring_good_governance_in/ On 14th October the Africa Dialogue Lecture Series (run by the Centre for International Political Studies (CiPS) at the University of Pretoria) held a session ...]]> 1631 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sa_needs_a_transparent_independent/ By: Kate Lefko-Everett

                   Last week the Presidency released its report on progress achieved mid-way through the second decade of democracy, entitled Towards A Fifteen-Year Review. ...]]> 1621 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/pims_budget_brief_2_towards/ By: Kate Lefko-Everett
                   Brief compiled by: Delgerjargal Uvsh

                   The PIMS Budget Briefs are brief, non-technical versions of the Budget Papers which provide analysis of ...]]> 1619 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hiv_and_nutrition_in_zimbabwe/ By: Emily Wellman

                   The media in South Africa has had extensive coverage of the unfolding political and humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe. One story that is ...]]> 1617 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/what_is_the_state_of_education/ By: Emily Wellman

                   From the middle of the 1980’s Zimbabwe had one of the best education systems that has been built with generous support from ...]]> 1618 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_comments_on_the_power/ Whilst the Agreement marks a shift in the politics of Zimbabwe, it is not evident that the Agreement on its own will be sufficient to ...]]> 1615 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/impending_legislation_will/ By: Len Verwey

                   After twelve years, we will soon have the one major piece of legislation required by the Constitution which is still outstanding, ...]]> 1616 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/global_challenges_to_democracy/ At a recent meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Community of Democracies (known informally as the Democracy Caucus of the UN), during the during the ...]]> 1611 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/improving_governance_in_electricity/ The Electricity Governance Initiative (EGI) has launched a new effort in South Africa with the aim of improving governance of the electricity sector. The initiative ...]]> 1610 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gender_migration_and_remittances/ Migrant remittances have become an important source of income for many developing countries, exceeding official development assistance. As a result, migration and remittance behaviour are ...]]> 1605 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/swaziland_news_flashes_for_794/ SITO now offers a twice weekly Swaziland News Flash. If you would like to register for this service, please contact Emily.

                   Swazi News Flash ...]]> 1595 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_729/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 1596 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/media_statement_by_idasa_following/ Idasa has noted the resignation of President Thabo Mbeki last night. While his Presidency was at times fraught, President Mbeki has served the country well ...]]> 1604 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/pims_budget_paper_no_1_revenue/ The PIMS Budget Papers provide analysis of significant, topical budgeting questions to promote wide-ranging, informed debate on the best uses of public resources in South ...]]> 1603 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/south_africas_road_to_accra/ Beautifully constructed democratic constitutions, development focused policies, legislation and structures are unfortunately not sufficient to take a country from the devastation of apartheid to a ...]]> 1601 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/development_aid_and_the_war/ By: Michele Ruiters

                   Institute for Global Dialogue
                   Issue 81 / September 2008

                   This policy brief focuses on two multilateral initiatives scheduled for review in ...]]> 1600 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/african_charter_on_democracy/ On Democracy Day, 15th September, Civil Society organisations gathered at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg to discuss and analyze the merits of the African Union Charter ...]]> 1598 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/tsvangirai_and_mugabe_sign/ On Monday 15th September, Morgan Tsvangirai and Robert Mugabe signed a power sharing agreement on the way forward in Zimbabwe.  See the details of this ...]]> 1599 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/global_political_agreement/ Agreement between the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF) and the two Movement For Democratic Change (MDC) Formations, on resolving the challenges facing Zimbabwe

                   PREAMBLE

                   ...]]> 1956 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/agreement_signed_between_both/ Here is the full text of the Agreement between the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-Pf) and the two Movement For Democratic Change (MDC) Formations, ...]]> 1775 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/kariba_draft_constitution/ BILL

                   To provide for a new Constitution for Zimbabwe and to provide for related matters.

                   PREAMBLE

                   Acknowledging the supremacy of God, and recognising our diversity,
                   1779 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/press_release_good_news_for/ A seminar was held at Constitution Hill, in Johannesburg on Monday 15 September 2008 to mark the first United Nations Democracy Day.  At this seminar ...]]> 1597 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/civil_society_and_aid_effectiveness/ In preparation for the Third High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-3) in Accra, Ghana in September 2008, donors, governments and civil society organisations (CSOs) ...]]> 1593 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/womens_rights_in_conflict/ By: Kudakwashe Chitsike

                   The treatment of women during times of conflict led to the development of the Nairobi Declaration on Women's and Girls' Rights to Remedy ...]]> 1590 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/in_real_politics_compromises/ By: Judith February

                   ARE African National Congress (ANC) deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe and secretary-general Gwede Mantashe getting a little fed up with “all or nothing” ...]]> 1587 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/improving_development_aid/ Important gaps remain in delivering on the global commitments in the areas of aid, trade, debt relief, and access to new technologies and to affordable ...]]> 1594 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_gap_between_demand_and/ A study released by Idasa in August found that, despite significant improvements in service delivery by local government over the past ten years, most municipal ...]]> 1581 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/my_rights_my_struggle_torture/ Idasa's States in Transition Observatory (SITO) project and Amnesty International hosted a photographic exhibition at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg during the week of the 23rd - ...]]> 1568 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/charter_for_a_safe_south_africa/ www.safesouthafrica.org.za
                   
                   Action for a Safe South Africa (AFSSA) has grown from being a collaborative effort of a small group of ...]]> 1578 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/civil_society_calls_for_accountability/ A delegation of South African civil society representatives, mandated by 50 national non-governmental organisations, will attend the CSO Parallel Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Accra, ...]]> 1576 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/scorpions_deliberations_time/ By: Gary Pienaar

                   ON TUESDAY, the Scorpions road show returned to Parliament for an additional day of public hearings after a week touring the country. ...]]> 1575 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/closure_of_the_scorpions_comment/ The South African government recently decided to disband the specialist crime-fighting unit called the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO) – also known as the Scorpions. 1560 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizens_and_municipalities/ Despite significant improvements in service delivery by local government in South Africa over the past ten years, most municipal councils face a widening gap between ...]]> 1577 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_state_of_local_governance/ This study by Idasa’s Local Government Unit releases the finding of its Local Governance Barometer, a research tool designed to measure local government performance. In ...]]> 1572 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/migration_social_cohesion/ The project on Migration and Social Cohesion is funded by the Heinrich Boell Stiftung and is being implemented by Idasa as the South African partner ...]]> 1571 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/building_political_will_for/ Participatory budgeting is a decision-making process through which citizens deliberate and negotiate over the distribution of public resources. Participatory budgeting programs are implemented at behest ...]]> 1570 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_88454/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on the deepening crisis in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that ...]]> 1566 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/joc_keying_for_power_the_joint/ By: Colin Felsman

                   With the signing of the Lancaster House Agreement of 1979, inaugural President Robert Mugabe and his partners in the liberation struggle promised ...]]> 1567 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/presentation_by_the_governance/ “Building AIDS Resilient Democratic Societies”

                   XVIII International AIDS Conference
                   Mexico City, 3-8 August 2008

                   This will be a discussion based on empirical evidence on ...]]> 1558 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/anc_is_more_tortoise_than/ By: Judith February

                   It is clear that the ANC is consolidating itself as the ‘strategic centre of power’, as envisaged in its resolutions after the ...]]> 1565 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/money_bills_amendment_procedure/ Idasa welcomes this opportunity to make a written submission to the Portfolio Committee on Finance on the draft Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters ...]]> 1564 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/development_action_group_struggling/ About two out of ten South Africans live in informal settlements. They are part of a large number of citizens without a secure house to ...]]> 1561 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_presidential_run_off_mostly/ Please be advised that this is not an Idasa employee, Norma Kriger is a consultant specializing in Zimbabwe. She is author of Guerrilla Veterans in ...]]> 1559 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/protecting_the_constitutional/ By Shameela Seedat

                   When the Constitutional Court was formed in 1994, it was celebrated not only as an important player in the creation of shared ...]]> 1557 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_88448/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 1548 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/engaging_with_the_complaints/ In response to the Judicial Services Commission (JSC)’s call for submissions in the above matter, Idasa’s Political Information and Monitoring Service and The Democratic Governance ...]]> 1562 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zim_leaders_sign_mou_mbeki/ Please download the signed Memorandum of Understanding between Zanu PF and the MDC. It opens in Adobe Reader.

                   Both President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader ...]]> 1556 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/epoliticssa_edition_01_2008/ This edition of ePoliticsSA was compiled by Kate Lefko-Everett.

                   This edition of ePolitics provides an overview of migration and refugee policy since 1994, which has ...]]> 1554 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_electoral_process_in_swaziland/ By: Hamilton Simelani

                   Since 1973 the issue of elections in Swaziland has been contested.  Various political formations argue that elections have been, at best, a ...]]> 1563 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_perfect_storm_the_realities/ The world recently watched with dismay as South African citizens violently attacked foreign nationals in communities across the country. Tens of thousands of migrants were ...]]> 1552 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/reviewing_sa_provincial_education/ By: Russell Wildeman and Kate Lefko-Everett

                   This paper provides a review of South African national and provincial education budgets, with the aims of: first, surveying ...]]> 1551 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/haitis_transitional_government/ Opinion piece by: Colin Felsman

                   Zimbabwe is currently at a political impasse. Although the dynamics of the current political and economic malaise in Zimbabwe are ...]]> 1549 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/press_statement_on_the_implications/ Issued June 30, 2008

                   In the wake of the March 29 Harmonised Elections in Zimbabwe, Idasa expressed concern at the increasing militarization of the situation ...]]> 1546 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_news_flashes_for_88482/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on current issues in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. ...]]> 1531 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/post_conflict_police_reform/ By Yvette Geyer
                   
                   In democratic states evolving in Africa, issues of personal safety are paramount and weak states find it hard to ...]]> 1545 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/auditor_general_goes_on_national/ The Auditor General Terence Nombembe has embarked on a national road show to present his overview of municipal audits in all nine provinces. This has ...]]> 1543 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/guide_to_the_hlophe_complaint/ By Shameela Seedat

                   This brief looks at a number of issues arising from the Constitutional Court complaint against Judge Hlophe, including the existing rules on ...]]> 1542 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/how_to_lose_an_election_and/ In April 2008, President Robert Mugabe officiated at ceremonies commemorating Zimbabwe's 28th year of independence.  He gave not so much as a flicker of acknowledgement ...]]> 1541 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/further_consultation_on_aid/ Idasa hosted a second workshop on Civil Society and Aid Effectiveness, on 24 June 2008, in Pretoria. 
                   
                   Download the post-workshop notes ...]]> 1539 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_vote_for_life/ By: Emily Wellman
                   
                   See this video of current treatment of MDC Supporters in Zimbabwe

                   In 10 days, Zimbabweans are expected ...]]> 1538 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/political_violence_or_crimes/ By Piers Pigou
                   Commissioned by SITO
                   
                   There is dispute over whether the violence of the past nine years in Zimbabwe is a ...]]> 1536 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_statement_on_detention/ 13 June 2008
                   For Immediate Release
                   
                   Statement by IDASA on the arrest and continuing detention of Mr Tendai Biti, General Secretary of the Movement ...]]> 1534 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/action_for_a_safe_south_africa/ www.safesouthafrica.org.za

                   South Africans annually spend R46 billion on private security
                   20% of all crime reported only for insurance purposes
                   Under reporting of ...]]> 1533 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/lived_poverty_in_africa/ By Robert Mattes
                   
                   What is the impact of poverty on development and democracy?  Political scientists have claimed that the prospects of sustaining ...]]> 1532 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/contemplating_youth_day_2008/ This piece is a thoughtful analysis of what 1976 means to a young white South African, whose eyes were opened to a different way of ...]]> 1535 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwes_presidential_elections/ This paper is based on an ealier presentation given to the Coghena Workshop in Harare

                   The result of the election (although it ought not to ...]]> 1529 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/third_force_speculations_in/ By: Judith Todd

                   Bearing in mind  Zanu (PF)'s propensity to attribute their crimes to their opponents, Bright Matonga's recent statements make riveting reading.

                   In a ...]]> 1526 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/travelgate_still_acid_test/ By: Gary Pienaar

                   Parliament has published a statement on its website denying it was responsible for the recent publication of a notice in the Government ...]]> 1525 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zim_news_flashes_for_may_2008/ These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on the deepening crisis in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that ...]]> 1524 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/researching_perspectives_on/ Idasa has interviewed contacts in Gauteng townships about the xenophobic attacks in the past 2 weeks.  Contact was made with respondents who had been trained ...]]> 1522 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_statement_on_xenophobia/ For Immediate Release

                   Democracy institute Idasa has conducted an urgent survey among graduates of its leadership training and capacity-building programmes into the causes ...]]> 1521 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_statistical_report_of_the/ MP Statistical report on Malawian Parliament, this is a graphical presentation of results.

                   Download results below.

                   ]]> 2029 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/african_churches_meet_to_discuss/ An Aid Effectiveness Consultation Workshop was held in Nairobi, Kenya in late May 2008 to review the aid reform process as articulated in the Paris ...]]> 1520 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/days_and_nights_of_citizen/ As we write these words, hundreds of fellow Africans, most of whom fled political persecution from their own countries to seek safety in a democratic ...]]> 1523 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_endorses_support_for/ Do you want to help? 
                   Click on this link for information about how to help  - TAC Help Refugees 
                   The City ...]]> 1518 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_quality_of_immigration/ Namibia, like many other countries in the SADC region, is experiencing a major shift in internal and international migration patterns to and from the country.The ...]]> 1511 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/weakest_in_our_midst_now_bear/ By: Jonathan Faull

                   It is South Africa’s suburban nightmare made real: spontaneously, mobs of urban black men, armed with the traditional weaponry of the poor ...]]> 1512 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/access_to_information_for/ By Mukelani Dimba
                   Open Democracy Advice Centre
                   
                   The third wave of democracy has not necessarily translated to social and ...]]> 1510 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwes_run_off/ Opinion piece by: Christopher Gevers

                   Following weeks of uncertainty regarding the outcome of Zimbabwe’s Presidential election, there is now both an official result as well ...]]> 1508 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/why_flotation/ In an unprecedented move in early May 2008, the central bank eased foreign exchange rules by allowing banks to buy and set the currency rate. ...]]> 1498 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_condemns_xenophobic/ Idasa adds its voice to those of others and unreservedly condemns the wave of xenophobic violence  sweeping through the townships in the Gauteng province. These ...]]> 1497 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/rural_electorate_ditches_rabid/ Despite being given free food, grain, farming implements and fertilizer by the incumbent regime in the March 2008 elections, Zimbabwe's rural areas, once viewed as ...]]> 1499 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_what_happened_in/ When the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission finally announced the results of the Presidential election, quite apart from the relief that they were finally announced, there were ...]]> 1461 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_reinvigoration_of_key/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   The sustainability of constitutional democracy in South Africa largely depends on the dynamism of its public institutions. These include Parliament, courts and ...]]> 1460 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_inconvenient_truth/ The media and several political analysts seem to be confused as what precisely ought to have happened after people went to the polls in Zimbabwe ...]]> 1439 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/guide_to_the_ginwala_commission/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   This briefing document provides South Africans with background information on a current issue of national importance - the suspension of Vusi Pikoli, ...]]> 1458 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/guide_to_the_scorpions_and/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   This briefing document provides South Africans with background information on a current issue relating to their justice institutions : the proposed dissolution ...]]> 1457 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/destruction_of_zimbabwes_backbone/ Please come to a press launch of two reports with the Justice for Agriculture Trust (JAG), the General Agricultural and Plantation Workers Union of Zimbabwe ...]]> 1462 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/destruction_of_industry_in/ PRESS RELEASE: INVITATION

                   Date: Thursday 8th May 2008
                   Time: 10:00am
                   Place: Devonshire Hotel, Jorrissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
                   Chair: John Worsley-Worswick – Justice for Agriculture ...]]> 1459 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/residents_win_a_court_battle/ For five years the residents of Phiri in Soweto had to endure what some of us take for granted – going without water for at ...]]> 1454 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/post_election_violence_on/ Report prepared by the Justice for Agriculture Trust (JAG) & the Research and Advocacy Unit

                   It must be noted that compiling this report was complicated ...]]> 1465 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/post_employment_restrictions/ PIMS Submission on the Draft Public Administration Management Bill comes from a lengthy involvement and research into Post-Employment Restrictions (PER's).  PIMS takes issue with the ...]]> 1451 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gordon_brown_an_agent_of_regime/ Several weeks ago the new UK Prime Minister threatened not to come to the Lisbon EU-AU special summit if President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe would ...]]> 1490 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/report_on_aid_effectiveness/ The March 2005 Paris Declaration envisioned a framework for aid that would enhance the effectiveness of aid in the developing world. A series of national ...]]> 1517 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/destruction_on_zimbabwes_backbone/ A qualitative report on events in Zimbabwe's commercial farming sector since the year 2000.

                   Report prepared by the Justice and Agriculture Trust (JAG) & the ...]]> 1464 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/an_environmental_analysis/ Community Police and Safety Forums are two community based structures conceptualised to coordinate police community relations for effective law enforcement within a policing precinct and ...]]> 2230 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/increased_equality_in_school/ Idasa has welcomed emerging signs of equality across the provinces in school funding allocations for poor children.

                   A study by Idasa shows that ...]]> 1445 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/celebrating_south_africa_in/ By Stefan Gilbert
                   
                   From the 21st to the 27th of April, the South African Embassy in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of ...]]> 1447 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/social_capital_and_political/ By Michelle T. Kuenzi
                   
                   Social capital is thought to explain variations in the performance of institutions and policies across different settings, and ...]]> 1449 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/western_cape_currents/ If flux and fluidity are recent characteristics of South Africa’s contemporary national politics, they appear to be a fixture in the south west. Scheming, fixing, ...]]> 1443 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/trends_in_the_level_of_violent/ The purpose of this study is to better understand the personal aspects of violent crime. The statistics and data are extensive but at the same ...]]> 1440 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/how_the_splintered_west_will/ By: Jonathan Faull

                   Post-Polokwane dynamics and the ongoing spy-saga turmoil in Western Cape politics are causing various currents and counter currents.

                   If flux and fluidity ...]]> 1444 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/disciplinary_hearings_involving/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   When the government tabled the Judicial Services Commission Amendment Bill in Parliament last year aimed at dealing with misconduct amongst judges, it ...]]> 1438 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_power_of_community_learning/ It is a Thursday evening and the Elijah Loza Hall at Community House is full to capacity. Young and old, activists and academics, workers and ...]]> 1437 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/an_evaluation_of_idasas_work/ Idasa has been working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in support of police reform since November 2006.  Recently, an evaluation process reviewed ...]]> 1450 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_statement_on_zimbabwe/ Idasa Statement on the Implications of the Delay in Announcing the Presidential Results in Zimbabwe’s 2008 Harmonised Elections

                   There is troubling information coming from observers ...]]> 1433 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_and_presidential/ While the world waits anxiously for the announcement of the Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe, it seems to pay less and less attention to the results ...]]> 1432 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/opinion_piece_defending_the/ The MDC scored a surprising (it ought not to have been, but was) victory in the March 29th 2008 parliamentary election, smashing ZANU PF’s parliamentary ...]]> 1495 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_director_honoured_with/ Ivor Jenkins, director at Idasa’s Kutlwanong Democracy Centre, will receive an honorary doctorate from North Park University in Chicago, in May 2008. He is being ...]]> 1436 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/rapport_generale_dactivites/ 1423 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/voting_in_kenya_ethnicity/ By Michael Bratton and Mwangi S. Kimenyi

                   Do Kenyans vote according to ethnic identities or policy interests? Based on results from the Afrobarometer study conducted ...]]> 1448 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/leadership_for_accelerated/ This week local government leaders from 107 municipalities in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape are gathered in Somerset West for the first ...]]> 1422 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/national_workshop_on_civil/ Idasa hosted a National South African Workshop on Civil Society and Aid Effectiveness at Idasa in Pretoria on 2 and 3 April 2008.

                   The international ...]]> 1418 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/aid_effectiveness_workshop/ Idasa will hold a national consultative workshop on Aid effectiveness, as part of a global discussion lead by the international donor community.

                   The following links ...]]> 1514 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/evaluation_and_monitoring/ These two documents consider the evaluation and montoring of implementation of the Paris Declaration.
                   
                   This evaluation has been carried out as per ...]]> 1515 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/accra_agenda_for_action_first/ Idasa will hold a national consultative workshop on Aid effectiveness, as part of a global discussion lead by the international donor community.

                   This is one of ...]]> 1513 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/programme_for_national_consultation/ This document outlines the agenda and programme for the National Consultation Workshop taking place in Pretoria on 2nd and 3rd April 2008, as part of ...]]> 1516 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_state_of_our_drinking/ South Africa’s tap water is still among the safest in the world. This is what the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, Lindiwe Hendricks told ...]]> 1411 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/negotiations_democratic_space/ The publicly proclaimed objective of the SADC-mandated mediation was to create the political conditions for the holding of free and fair elections in Zimbabwe. The ...]]> 1323 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_what_will_the_2008/ The political terrain in Zimbabwe is shifting and the forthcoming elections are provoking considerable excitement, mainly over whether Robert Mugabe will survive the most serious ...]]> 1410 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/journee_internationale_de/ 1420 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasas_fk_fellow_share_with/ FK Fellows share there experiences and challenges that they have experienced.

                   The first article is from Seane Mabitsela, IDASA's FK Fellow at CDD-Ghana and the second ...]]> 1406 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/oil_and_governance_in_africa/ Karin Alexander and Stefan Gilbert

                   (Additional writing and background research: Christine Betzing & Justin Steyn)

                   “All people have the right to their country’s natural resources...” – ...]]> 1401 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gender_and_security_sector/ Women and men experience and respond to peace, conflict and post-conflict situations in different ways. SSR that fully integrates gender issues is a crucial element ...]]> 1405 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sadc_dialogue_in_zimbabwe/ These are the bulk of documents produced during the Southern African Development Community (SADC) dialogue process between the ruling party Zanu PF and the two ...]]> 1400 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/supporting_security_sector/ By Vincenza Scherrer, UN SSR Project Coordinator

                   Security sector reform (SSR) is a cornerstone of the peacebuilding process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ...]]> 1403 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/roundtable_talks_on_safety/ Hot on the heels of the recent UK SSR sponsored workshops at the end of January 2008, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo ...]]> 1402 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/demand_for_skills_in_local/ Over the last few years the national budget transfers to municipalities have increased from nearly R14 billion in 2004/5 to R44.2 billion in 2007/8 financial ...]]> 1399 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/president_mbekis_state_of/ Summit TV speaks to Steven Friedman from Idasa about President Thabo Mbekis State of the Nation address.  See the video here.

                   ]]> 1530 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hivaids_and_budget_2008/ HIV/AIDS is one of the challenges that threatens development in South Africa today. According to UNAIDS (2007), South Africa is the country with the largest ...]]> 1396 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_haemorrhage_of_health/ This paper reports the results of a survey of health professionals in South Africa conducted in 2005-6 by SAMP. Since there is no single reliable ...]]> 1393 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/what_the_national_budget_means/ While the world economy is facing a slowdown, South Africa will weather the storm. This was the message from the Minister of Finance as he ...]]> 1343 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/budget_2008_business_unusual/ By: Len Verwey and Kate Lefko-Everett
                    
                   On Wednesday, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel delivered his 2008 Budget Speech, amidst much speculation over the ...]]> 1342 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/quick_guide_to_the_scorpions/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   This briefing document provides South African citizens with background information on a public controversy regarding the organisation and effectiveness of institutional aspects ...]]> 1341 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mbekis_war_on_poverty/ By: Kate Lefko-Everett

                   “This administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty.”

                   One could be forgiven for thinking these words were taken directly ...]]> 1340 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_detailed_response_to_budget/ Response to Budget 2008

                   1. Fiscal Policy

                   In a global economic environment which both government and independent analysts regard as the least favourable in ...]]> 1344 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/too_clever_by_half_or_less/ Since Simba Makoni announced his candidature for the Presidential election in March, there have been a wide range of theories speculating as to why he ...]]> 1322 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/new_building_for_congolese/ from MONUC: 14th February 2008 marked the official hand over of the new building to the Congolese National Police (PNC) which will house ...]]> 1421 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/un_says_reforming_security/ Security sector reform in any country will not succeed unless there is commitment, leadership and capacity from key figures and institutions in that State, a ...]]> 1335 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/all_i_can_say_the_fk_preparatory/ By Chikhulupiliro John Mphatso, FK Fellow at IDASA

                   The 2007/2008 FK Exchange programme started with the preparatory course that was held at the Grail Centre ...]]> 1318 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/municipal_revenue_threatened/ Municipalities could soon lose billions of rands in revenue. This is if the Department of Provincial and Local Government’s draft regulations on rates charged by ...]]> 1316 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_role_of_civil_society/ By Yvette Geyer
                   
                   In South Africa there has been a relatively high level of civil society involvement in the experience of ...]]> 1544 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_electoral_laws_amendment/ For an election to be free and fair the entire process must be free and fair and the body running the election must perform its ...]]> 1509 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/broadening_the_democratic/ By Judith February
                   
                   It would seem that wherever one lives in the world, change is on the horizon. The world is in ...]]> 1398 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_the_same_name/ Democracy institute Idasa announced in December that it will henceforth be known only by its well-known acronym - Idasa.

                   After more than 10 years of building contacts ...]]> 1702 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/uncritical_citizenship_in/ By Robert Mattes and Carlos Shenga
                   
                   High levels of poverty along with underdeveloped infrastructure greatly inhibit Mozambicans’ ability to participate in politics ...]]> 1637 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/beginners_guide_to_security/ Security Sector Reform aims to create a secure environment that is conducive to development, poverty reduction, good governance and, in particular, the growth of democratic ...]]> 1425 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/social_capital_and_political_2/ By Ravi Bhavnani and David Backer
                   
                   This article uses data from the Afrobarometer—an individual-level survey that has been conducted in 18 countries ...]]> 1638 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/long_road_to_2009/ By Judith February

                   ‘Where is the ANC?’ was the pointed question former ANC secretary-general, Kgalema Motlanthe asked in his 62 page Organisational Report delivered to ...]]> 1397 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/voices_from_the_margins_migrant/ The paper is organized into five sections. Section Two positions debates about the migration of skilled health professionals within a wider literatur e that discusses ...]]> 1347 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/medical_recruits_the_temptation/ This publication, as well as drawing conclusions from women’s descriptions of their experiences as migrants, also provides a forum for the voices of women themselves ...]]> 1346 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/achieving_sustainable_democracy/ Shun Govender, Address delivered at Africa Democracy Forum (ADF) Conference, Kinshasa, December 2007

                   The substantive topics treated in the Charter cover issues of democracy, respect ...]]> 1313 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/pro_poor_governance_of_oil/ Etienne Yemek

                   Oil-producing countries in the Gulf of Guinea are in the midst of an oil boom as multinational oil companies invest in the region ...]]> 1312 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/children_participating_in/ Training manual for budget monitoring from a rights-based framework.

                   Contact Shahieda on shendricks@idasa.org.za to order this book now.

                   ]]> 1311 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/quality_of_elections_satisfaction/     By Etannibi Alemika
                   
                   Elections are a means for realising some of the core values of democracy, especially ...]]> 1644 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/perceived_corruption_public/ By Carrie  Konold
                   
                   This paper explores public perceptions of corruption in the Senegalese case using public opinion survey data collected by the ...]]> 1643 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/corruption_institutional_discredit/ By Razafindrakoto, Mireille and Francois Roubaud
                   
                   The vast majority of empirical studies focus mainly on the indirect effects of corruption on poverty ...]]> 1642 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/political_sources_of_ethnic/ This paper draws on data from over 33,000 respondents in twenty-two surveys in ten African countries to investigate the political sources of ethnic identification in ...]]> 1639 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/more_than_huntingtons_test/ By Devra C. Moehler and Staffan I. Lindberg
                   
                   Democratic consolidation depends on common perceptions of institutional legitimacy among citizens aligned with governing ...]]> 1640 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/young_and_old_in_sub_saharan/ By Annie Chikwanha and Eldred Masunungure
                   
                   The assumption of modernization theory has always been that the young would be among those at ...]]> 1641 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ethnicity_as_political_cleavage/     By Nicholas Cheeseman and Rob Ford

                   This paper examines the significance of ethnicity as a political cleavage across African nations ...]]> 1645 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/enhancing_un_support_for_security/ This document was prepared for the International Workshop on "Enhancing UN Support for SSR in Africa: Towards an African Perspective", which was held in November ...]]> 1419 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/how_far_to_total_eradication/ In February 2005, there were 252 254 buckets in use in the country. The national government then committed itself to eradication of the bucket sanitation ...]]> 1309 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_impact_of_hivaids_on_local/ Following GAP’s multi-country research on the relationship between HIV/AIDS and democratic governance in various countries in Africa, the new project takes the investigation a few ...]]> 1306 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/making_research_useful/ Research results only matter if they make a difference to the lives of ordinary people. That’s the idea behind Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s (RBF’s) commissioning of ...]]> 1305 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/investigating_the_impact_of/ Idasa has undertaken a project to measure the impact of oil on good governance. The research has focused on four countries that are at various ...]]> 1307 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_gorbachev_factor/ By David Coltart

                   The recent passage of Constitutional Amendment 18 through the Zimbabwean Parliament  with the consent of both Zanu PF and the opposition MDC ...]]> 1467 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/food_security_in_zimbabwe/ Food security is a complex issue in Zimbabwe. But, is it really a case of mass starvation? Or, is it a selective view of what ...]]> 1492 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_effects_of_migration_on/ By: Annah Y. Moyo

                   The current situation in Zimbabwe has led to the exodus of many Zimbabweans. A large proportion of them come to South ...]]> 1489 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_after_mugabe/ By: Jaco Roets

                   Currently it is almost impossible to think of Zimbabwe without thinking of its leader of 27 years, Robert Mugabe.  For many he ...]]> 1491 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/municipal_journalism_and_reporting/ Idasa has completed the roll-out of the Municipal Journalism and Reporting project, which was aimed at training reporters and journalists at local government and municipal ...]]> 1304 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/understanding_politics_through/ Since 2001, Idasa, in partnership with Action Aid, has been using Reflect Circles to address a wide range of community issues in Mpumalanga. Now, after ...]]> 1303 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/civil_society_rapport_de_restitution/ C’est avec l’hymne national que s’ouvrit la matinée de réflexion organisée dans la salle Concordia de l’Archevêché de Bukavu sous la modération de la Société ...]]> 1327 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/community_of_democracies_in/ Paul Graham attended the Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies in Bamako, Mali. The Community meets every two years to consider ways of promoting ...]]> 1302 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/democracy_without_people_political/ By Robert Mattes

                   South Africa is widely seen as a leading, if not paradigmatic, success story of the Third Wave of Democracy. This success is ...]]> 1646 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_and_election/ IDASA-Nigeria organized a two-day workshop on “Local Government and Election Democracy in Nigeria” on 17-18 October 2007 at Shiroro Hotel, Minna, Niger State. Which was ...]]> 1296 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/vital_for_government_to_provide/ By: Kate Lefko-Everett

                   On October 30th, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel released the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) for 2007, which provides a roadmap for ...]]> 1297 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/epoliticssa_reading_the_ancs/ On 12 October 2007, the African National Congress (ANC) released its audit of membership in preparation for the party’s 52nd National Conference (NC), due to ...]]> 1293 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/eu_au_summit_should_mugabe/ The writing in the sand is becoming clear. Mugabe will be invited to the AU-EU summit to be held in Lisbon, Portugal on the 8th ...]]> 1493 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/come_see_zimbabwe_ruins_in/ By: Justin G. Steyn

                   On the 11th of July, 2007, the Business Report ran a front-page story that made an attempt to describe a monetary ...]]> 1474 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/corruption_and_institutional/     By Armah-Attoh, Daniel, E. Gyimah-Boadi and Annie Chikwanha

                   This paper addresses the corruption-trust nexus with survey data and statistical methods. ...]]> 1647 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/support_for_a_police_reform/ The efforts of the Groupe Mixte de Reflexion sur la Reforme et la Reorganization de la Police Nationale Congolaise (GMR³) laid the basis for discussions ...]]> 1285 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/defending_women_defending/ A Preliminary Report on Political Violence Against Members of Women of Zimbabwe Arise [WOZA]

                   Over the past seven years, Zimbabweans have experienced the virtual total ...]]> 1283 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/trends_in_20062007_departmental/ The aim of this report is to assist the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) in its
                   engagement with the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) ...]]> 1284 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_state_of_our_cities_finances/ South Africa’s nine cities are showing ‘improved financial stability’ and an ‘increasing ability to tackle the challenges’ of service delivery to the rich and poor ...]]> 1282 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_medium_term_budget_policy/ The annual Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) sets out indicative allocations for the upcoming three fiscal years, and has in recent years become entrenched ...]]> 1281 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/drc_policing/ These are inputs from the PNC and Civil Society delivered at the first dialogue workshop between the PNC and Congolese Human Rights NGO's held in ...]]> 1279 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/should_public_servants_serve/ We have now had two democratic elections for local government. And over the time in many municipalities we have had teachers and other public servants ...]]> 1280 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sanction_zimbabwe_what_the/ By: Trevor Ncube

                   These are excerpts/extracts from the Second Oppenheimer Lecture delivered at the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London in September

                   SANCTIONS

                   ...]]> 1494 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_crisis_opportunities/ By: Trevor Ncube

                   These are excerpts/extracts from the Second Oppenheimer Lecture delivered at the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London in September

                   Although the ...]]> 1504 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ancs_best_must_speak_out_before/ By: Judith February

                   ‘Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy ...]]> 1276 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/messages_of_support_for_idasa/ We want to thank everyone who attended the 20-year celebration at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg on 27 September, and also say thank you to ...]]> 1275 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/conspiracy_theory_politics/ By: Judith February

                   We are living through uneasy and bewildering political times. Our political culture seems fraught with conspiracy, intrigue and sadly, very little openness ...]]> 1273 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/learn_about_the_elements_of/ Do you have an issue you are battling with in your community? Do you want to discuss, learn  and resolve issues in your ...]]> 1068 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_supports_advocacy_programmes/ Idasa has been contracted by the Civil Society Advocacy Programme (CSAP) to support advocacy programmes in ten communities in KwaZulu/Natal and Limpopo provinces, in a ...]]> 1271 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/20_yr_celebration_report_back/ South Africa’s need for development, Vlok’s trial and floor-crossing were among topics discussed by Alex Boraine, Wilmot James, Njabulo Ndebele and Frederik van Zyl Slabbert ...]]> 1268 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/craig_morkel_shows_how_floor/ By: Jonathan Faull

                   On 29 March of this year, Baleka Mbete asked twelve Members of Parliament (MP) to rise before their peers in the National ...]]> 1270 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_right_to_know/ By: Judith Todd                    

                   Various entities, including  the International Crisis Group and the USA's Ambassador-Designate to Zimbabwe James D. McGee, have urged full support for SADC's ...]]> 1487 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/survey_of_profile_of_migrant/ The political and economic meltdown in Zimbabwe has led to large numbers of Zimbabweans migrating to neighbouring countries and abroad. Unverified estimates put the population ...]]> 1267 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_seeks_aid_for_women/ Idasa consultant Janine Rauch visited Goma in the embattled eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in early October as part of Idasa’s ...]]> 1274 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/dismissal_of_the_national/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   This brief describes the circumstances under which the National Director(ND) of South Africa’s NPA may be provisionally suspended and finally dismissed from ...]]> 1265 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_survey_of_the_profile_of/ By: Daniel Makina, University of South Africa

                   While the Zimbabwe crisis is well documented, the victims who have fled the country to neighbouring countries and ...]]> 1488 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_mediation_lessons/ “Who are you, Mwanawasa? Who are you? Who do you think you are?” No, these are not words uttered by Zambian President Levy Mwananwasa’s psychologist ...]]> 1485 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/from_dakar_to_democracy_a/ By: Moira Levy

                   It has been said that an understanding of the past is the only reliable guide for the future. South Africans would do ...]]> 1263 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/targeted_sanctions_for_a_kinder/ The morality and effectiveness of sanctions has long been a debate in international human rights circles. It has generally been assumed that sanctions don’t work ...]]> 1483 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_sanctions_debate_on_zimbabwe/ By: Brian Raftopoulos, Director of Research, Solidarity Peace Trust.

                   Since the explosive politics of the period of 2000 and beyond in Zimbabwe the issue of ...]]> 1505 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/study_circles_talk_learn_act/ Study circles are at the heart of a process for public dialogue and community change, which begins with community-organising and is followed by facilitated, small-group ...]]> 1049 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_annual_report_2006/ See IDASA's recently released Annual Report for 2006. The report covers topical articles on issues central to democracy and citizenship.
                   
                   A ...]]> 1257 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/separating_people_from_decisions/ By: Shaamela Seedat

                   Parliament has recently set in motion a public participation process around draft laws that alter the provincial boundaries of Kwa-Zulu-Natal and the ...]]> 1255 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliament_should_foster_robust/ By: Judith February
                   
                   Surely Parliament is suffering from a crisis of perception? The reality is that influence is fast seeping from ...]]> 1253 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/history_repeating_the_danger/ By Olmo von Meijenfeldt

                   During the weekend of 1 and 2 September 2007negotiations continued between Zanu-Pf, the Zimbabwe government and the two MDC formations in ...]]> 1486 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_and_floor/ Local government is where you as a citizen conduct most of your affairs with the institutions of our democratic state. South Africa’s vision of a ...]]> 1251 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/2007_fredskorpset_fk_exchange/ By Vitalis Gutu

                   The 2007 Fredskorpset (FK) Exchange Programme Preparatory Course was held in Cape Town between 20 June 2007 and 4 July 2007.  Twenty ...]]> 1223 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/fighting_back/ Eddie Cross
                   Bulawayo 10th September 2007

                   We are now into our third month of the “neutron bomb” campaign or the Pol Pot strategy as ...]]> 1484 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/principle_and_pragmatism_in/ Kate Lefko-Everett

                   Last week, Minister of Home Affairs Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nkaqula was reported as having acknowledged the need for new strategies to cope with the numbers ...]]> 1222 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/trying_to_understand_south/ The SADC initiative to facilitate talks between the divided opposition and the dominant Zanu-PF offers the South Africans an opportunity to be seen to be ...]]> 1482 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_governance_barometer_2236/ Idasa‘s Political Governance Programme, through its Local Governance Unit, is working with two Impact Alliance partners, Pact (www.pactworld.com) and SNV (www.snvworld.org), ...]]> 1220 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/celebrating_20_years_of_idasa/ Idasa marks its 20th anniversary this year with a celebration at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg in September that will bring together past staff members, ...]]> 1219 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_laws_amendment/ In a move to close legal ambiguities, tighten anti-corruption measures and do away with the potential for litigation, parliament is considering proposals to amend a ...]]> 1217 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/paul_graham_speech_at_south/ This paper was presented at a seminar in celebration of the South African Independent Electoral Commission's 10th anniversary.

                   Please be advised that this is not ...]]> 1272 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gender_mainstreaming_a_training/ Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council contracted Idasa to provide a specialised capacity building programme based on Gender Mainstreaming. The training programme sought to develop a common and ...]]> 1269 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizens_work_building_democratic/ An IDASA Democracy School Project, Launched 7-8 August 2007
                   Report by Harry C. Boyte and Marie Ström

                   During the struggle against apartheid, most South ...]]> 1218 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/epoliticssa_floor_crossing/ On 1 September a perfect storm of floor-crossing will implode on South Africa’s system of representative democracy.  For the first time since the passing of ...]]> 1216 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_state_liability_act_latest/ Shameela Seedat

                   Nyathi v. MEC of Health, Gauteng and Others is one of the most important cases facing the Constitutional Court this year (hearing date: ...]]> 1215 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/thanks_but_no_thanks_sa_quiet/ In response to increased pressure for action on Zimbabwe, following the life-threatening beatings of opposition leaders on 11th March, 2007, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of ...]]> 1480 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/economic_fundamentals/ Eddie Cross
                   Bulawayo, 24th August 2007

                   For most people the situation in Zimbabwe is quite bewildering. They find it very hard to work out ...]]> 1481 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/how_sick_is_our_democracy/ By Judith February

                   Since the dismissal of deputy minister of health, Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, there has been a decided shift in our public discourse. Of course ...]]> 1213 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/play_it_again_thabo_dejavu/ That Zimbabwe’s 2000 Parliamentary Elections and 2002 Presidential Elections were characterised by endemic violence is no longer disputed. The violations of the African Charter on ...]]> 1468 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_political_dialogue/ In the wake of the SADC Summit held in Lusaka on the 16th and 17th of August, and the July sparring between the two factions ...]]> 1225 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliamentary_review_of_chapter/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   During the constitutional deliberations in South Africa in the early 1990s it was recognized that in order to uphold the proposed constitution ...]]> 1212 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sexual_terrorism_rape_as_a/ Rape in the context of war, is perceived as a particularly effective weapon of war and used to subdue, punish, or take revenge upon entire ...]]> 1336 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/deputy_ministers_firing_must/ By Judith February

                   One wonders whether President Mbeki felt a bit like Pyrrhus of Epirus last week after he fired his deputy minister of health, ...]]> 1211 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/police_code_of_conduct/ This is a Code of Conduct for Police Officials, as agreed by the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Co-operation Organisation (SARPPCO).  The countries who are ...]]> 1208 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_four_hard_choices_for/ By: Prof Jonathan Moyo, MP

                   As President Robert Mugabe delivered his televised address officially opening the third and apparently last session of the sixth parliament ...]]> 1502 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/endgame_scenarios_to_the_zimbabwe/ By: Daniel Makina

                   Normally a crisis has to reach a certain threshold before a concerted effort is taken to achieve resolution at either a domestic ...]]> 1500 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/advocacy_handbook_for_cbos/ By: Yvette Geyer

                   In a democratic society there are many different groups which might have competing interests. You need to make your voice heard and ...]]> 1206 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_ethos_of_law_making_participatory/ By: Shameela Seedat

                   A bedrock principle of South African constitutionalism is that the democratic political order cannot include only features of representative democracy, but must ...]]> 1834 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/endgame_scenarios_to_the_zimbabwe_2/ By: Daniel Makina

                   Normally a crisis has to reach a certain threshold before a concerted effort is taken for its resolution either at domestic or ...]]> 1507 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/improving_civilian_protection/ Reform of the defence and security forces was a major issue in the conflict in Burundi.  The Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement and the various ...]]> 1330 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/baseline_update_for_parliament/ Example of the survey of Civil Society Stakeholders working with the Malawian Parliament.  The survey was conducted by IDASA.

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                   ]]> 2028 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/scenario_mapping/ With the recent development of the SADC initiative and the enforced nomination of Robert Mugabe as the Zanu PF candidate for “harmonised” elections in 2008, ...]]> 1506 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/price_controls_the_political/ The Zimbabwe government’s recent imposition of price controls has been billed by the state as an exercise in reminding the private sector about the tenets ...]]> 1479 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/africa_budget_activities/ By: Etienne Yemek

                   This report is a summary update on the implementation and progress of activities carried out by IDASA's Africa Budget Project in 2006. ...]]> 1201 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/justice_in_zimbabwe_can_atrocities/ A significant number of cases of crimes against humanity have been reported in Zimbabwe to date. It has become painfully clear that torture is state-sanctioned ...]]> 1478 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/20_year_anniversary_of_dakar/ Published in The Citizen

                   On the anniversary of the historic Dakar Conference, held by Idasa in July 1987, the organisation celebrates 20 years ...]]> 1198 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/restoring_a_sense_of_responsibility/ “You see, a fish lays a thousand eggs at a time and says nothing about it.” Lechesa Tsenoli smiles as he says this. He paces ...]]> 1199 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_danger_of_bad_apples_on/ By Shameela Seedat and Judith February

                   News of a potential conflict of interest involving Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and the Oasis Group first ...]]> 1200 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mugabe_thumbing_his_nose_at/ It seems clear that Robert Mugabe and a coterie of his supporters have little intention in being bound by the current SADC mediation. Firstly, the ...]]> 1477 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_scenarios/ With the recent development of the SADC initiative on Zimbabwe, and the enforced nomination of Robert Mugabe as the ZanuPF candidate for “harmonised” elections in ...]]> 1503 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_pros_and_cons_of_a_negotiated/ By: Daniel Makina

                   Commitment to a mediated solution
                   The violent crackdown on members of the opposition including their leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, which took energised ...]]> 1476 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwes_responsibility_failure/ Zimbabwe’s health services now resemble a country in a state of war according to the International Committee of the Red Cross. This is not surprising. ...]]> 1475 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/rapport_du_sminaire_national/ This workshop documentation is provided in French only.

                   C’est le rapport du Séminaire National sur la Réforme de la Police. Le séminaire national s’est tenu ...]]> 1197 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/congo_consolidating_the_peace/ Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo were a milestone in the peace process but much remains to be done to consolidate the gains. A ...]]> 1339 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/reflections_on_the_history/ By Paul Graham
                   
                   This presentation was delivered to the Symposium on New Efforts to Promote Democracy in June 2007, and reflects on ...]]> 1196 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/post_employment_rules_for/ By Judith February

                   Now that the ANC Policy Conference is done and dusted, there is an opportunity to move beyond the sound-bite analysis of recent ...]]> 1195 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/promoting_participatory_governance/ By Etienne Yemek

                   The Economic Governance Programme (Africa Budget Project) of Idasa was invited to participate at the brainstorming workshop on “strategies for promoting participatory ...]]> 1194 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/flip_flop_rebel_dollar_soldier/ By Zoe Marriage

                   Why is the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faltering? Why have the demobilisation programmes been unsuccessful? This paper, ...]]> 1404 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_role_of_the_mayor_in_municipal/ This is the time of year that municipalities all over the country have to present their annual budgets. It represents the culmination of a process ...]]> 1193 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/media_and_budget_training/ Public budgets reflect a government’s social and economic priorities – this is the place where policies and programs are translated into resource allocations. Yet national ...]]> 1189 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/review_of_national_and_provincial/ Every year, IDASA conducts a review of South Africa’s national and provincial Education budgets, looking at main trends in expenditure in the social and fiscal ...]]> 1188 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/land_and_zanu_pf_rhetoric/ In all the confusion over what is at issue in the current Zimbabwe crisis, a few points seem to have been missed entirely. They seem ...]]> 1473 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/epoliticssa_negotiating_the/ This edition of ePoliticsSA analyses the African National Congress’ (ANC) self-assessment of the intersection of party and state.  This is discussed against the backdrop of the ...]]> 1187 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/is_government_in_touch_with/ By Judith February
                   
                   At the time of writing it seems as if the public service strike may soon be resolved. It has ...]]> 1186 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hivaids_and_electoral_processes/ By Kondwani Chirambo
                   
                   The research presented in this paper responds to years of academic speculation and subsequent policy concerns about the possible ...]]> 1184 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/towards_the_anc_policy_conference/ Revolutionary Morality in a Capitalist Economy

                   By: Judith February

                   The discussion document on “Revolutionary Morality: The ANC and business” is an attempt to reflect the ...]]> 1183 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/of_rumours_and_coups_putting/ Again, perhaps more so than ever before, the air in Harare is heavy with rumours of coup d’états and Mugabe’s soon-to-be downfall. Several months ago ...]]> 1472 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mugabe_is_the_problem_in_zimbabwe/ John Kamau’s article (Business Daily 29th May 2007) on Zimbabwe calling on the world to give Mugabe a break was the most articulate article regarding ...]]> 1471 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_poisoned_chalice_facilitating/ There are 10 months left before the crisis in Zimbabwe lurches to new depths, and once again the regional and international community finds itself locked ...]]> 1469 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizens_at_the_centre_of/ This article is based on an oral presentation by Marie-Louis Ström and Marietjie Myburg at the 3rd South African AIDS Conference in Durban, June 2007. ...]]> 1182 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/municipal_leaders_reflect/ Provincial and Local Government Minister Sydney Mufamadi told a gathering of about 500 mayors, municipal managers, local government partners and practitioners in Cape Town to ...]]> 1181 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/questions_about_arms_deal/ When Labour Transport secretary Stephen Byers’s spin doctor said that September 11 was a good day ‘to bury bad news’, she was counting on the ...]]> 1179 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_political_dialogue_2706/ The failure by ZANU PF factions to force President Robert Mugabe to retire at the end of his term in March 2008 and the subsequent ...]]> 1224 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/improved_municipal_journalism_2/ By: Shepi Mati and Moira Levy

                   In a well-functioning democracy the media should play a three-fold role: Firstly, it should ensure that citizens have access ...]]> 1527 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/building_consensus_in_zimbabwe/ In response to the need for democratic forces, including civil society as a key role player, to take full advantage of the opportunity afforded by ...]]> 1178 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/building_citizen_leadership_2/ Idasa is currently working in Angola with Norwegian Church Aid and the Angolan Council of Churches, to develop leadership capacity amongst citizens.  This work has ...]]> 1177 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/dialogue_between_pan_african/ The Pan African Parliament (PAP) in collaboration with the Southern Africa Trust held the first Consultative Dialogue with African civil society organisations under the theme ...]]> 1176 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/how_robert_mugabe_plans_to/ With the recent development of the SADC initiative on Zimbabwe, and the enforced nomination of Robert Mugabe as the ZanuPF candidate for “harmonised” elections in ...]]> 1470 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hivaids_threatens_the_health/ CAPE TOWN – HIV/AIDS is more than a public health crisis. It also threatens the wellbeing of democracies in South Africa and elsewhere on the ...]]> 1174 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/collaborative_governance_will/ CAPE TOWN – The Democratic governance and a culture of collaborative problem-solving is critical to ensure an effective State response to HIV/AIDS.

                   Mr. Jeff Radebe, ...]]> 1175 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliament_politics_and_aids/ By: Mary Caesar-Katsenga

                   This paper examines the role of the South African parliament (primarily the National Assembly, hereafter referred to as the NA) in the ...]]> 1171 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/observing_the_nigerian_elections/ By Stefan Gilbert

                   Nigeria's recent election was a highly anticipated event with international political and business interests watching closely.  IDASA's Nigeria office undertook an election ...]]> 1169 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/championing_service_delivery/ Sometimes all it takes for something to be done about development in a poor area is to find a political champion able to influence both ...]]> 1168 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/2nd_governance_and_aids_forum/ Evidence from research on the impact of HIV/AIDS on electoral systems in six African countries (Malawi, Namibia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia) and the ...]]> 1167 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zimbabwe_political_dialogue_2705/ SADC’s recent initiative to intervene in Zimbabwe through the agency of South Africa, ZANU-PF’s decision to combine parliamentary and presidential elections in March 2008, and ...]]> 1466 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/cape_town_towards_2010_and/ By Judith February

                   At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a short but powerful film was shown about the state of the world’s ...]]> 1166 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/new_opposition_leadership/ By Judith February
                   
                   It’s been Helen Zille’s week, that’s for sure.

                   Predictably, Zille walked off with the main prize at the Democratic ...]]> 1173 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/reflections_from_childrens/ IDASA's Children Participating in Governance (CPG) project is about budget monitoring within a rights-based framework.  The objectives of the project are :
                   ·        To ...]]> 1163 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/epoliticssa_opposition_succession/ Over the course of the next week the Democratic Alliance (DA) will convene three separate election forums.  The first, the party’s Federal Congress, will commence ...]]> 1165 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ichibi_lolwazi_citizen_advice/ Advising People Everywhere

                   The Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB) has given advice to ordinary citizens since 1962 in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Today, only ...]]> 1164 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/defining_ourselves_on_freedom/ By Judith February
                   
                   Freedom’s Child
                   You have been denied too long
                   Fill your lungs and cry rage
                   Step forward ...]]> 1172 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/freedom_day_13_years_on/ By Paul Graham

                   (This article was first published on www.sangonet.org.za)

                   Poor countries with high levels of income inequality, like babies in poor countries, have ...]]> 1160 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/turnaround_in_service_payments/ Recently the news has been dominated by the Presidential Imbizo in Gauteng in which President Thabo Mbeki interacted with and listened to citizens on how ...]]> 1159 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliament_politics_and_aids_538/ By: Josina Z. Machel

                   This study undertakes to assess the role of the Mozambican parliament's response to HIV/AIDS, considering the following issues:
                   • The ...]]> 1157 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/international_local_governance/ The Local Governance Barometer is a collaborative Impact Alliance initiative led by IDASA, Pact and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation.  The aim of this initiative is ...]]> 1161 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_common_vision_for_sa/ By Judith February
                   
                   ‘Our spirits are corroded by living in an atmosphere of unrelenting contention’, says Deborah Tannen. Part of living in ...]]> 1156 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/evaluation_report_of_the_citizen/ Introduction
                   
                   In November 2005 Idasa contracted Intuthuko Business and Development Solutions (IBDS), an independent contractor, to conduct an evaluation of its ...]]> 1192 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/judicial_accountability_mechanisms/ By Shameela Seedat

                   South Africa is for the first time contemplating laws on judicial ethics and discipline, financial disclosure, judicial codes of conduct and training ...]]> 1154 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliament_politics_and_aids_539/ By: Urbanus M. Kioko & Thomas M. Maina

                   Almost two decades after the first clinical evidence of HIV/AIDS was reported, it has become a devastating ...]]> 1151 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliament_politics_and_aids_538/ By: Franklin Odoro, The Center for Democratic Development
                   
                   This report assesses the role of Ghana’s parliament in the fight against HIV/AIDS. ...]]> 1153 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_budget_speech_and_local/ While the Minister of Finance’s budget speech usually hits the headlines for a day or two, the national budget contains a wealth of information that ...]]> 1148 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/travelgate_more_questions/ By Judith February & Perran Hahndiek

                   “ Parliament lies at the heart of our new democracy. The standards ...]]> 1146 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/non_state_actors_role_in_realising/ By Rogers Dhliwayo

                   IDASA’s research and advocacy has traditionally focused on obligations of the state in fulfilling children’s rights through the government’s ...]]> 1145 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/civil_society_in_security/ By Paul Graham
                   
                   This speech was presented at the Interpol Heads of Training Symposium in March 07. The paper discusses the ...]]> 1144 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/police_reform_democratisation/ IDASA's Safety and Security Programme and Japan International Co-operation Agency hosted a conference on Police Reform and Democratisation in Post-Conflict African Countries which was held on ...]]> 1147 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/police_reform_in_post_conflict/ The objectives of this Report are to describe and analyze trends in police transformation in selected post-conflict countries in Africa. The Report was intended inform ...]]> 1143 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/implementation_of_inclusive/ This paper addresses the government’s inclusive education and training policy by asking whether provincial education departments have access to sufficient funding and implementation capacity. Concomitant ...]]> 1141 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_year_ahead_for_local_government/ February is traditionally the month when government outlines its programme of action for the year. President Thabo Mbeki’s annual State of the Nation address sets ...]]> 1140 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/analysis_and_monitoring_of/ The Lebanon Alternative Budget Project (LABP) aims to create a dynamic dialogue between Lebanese civil society and the Lebanese government about issues related to the ...]]> 1149 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/budget_capacity_building_in/ Chad is characterised by severe poverty, re-emerging socio-political conflicts and poor institutional capacity. The latter complicate the management of public finance. In addition Chad also ...]]> 1150 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/budget_2007_poverty_amidst/ In a country characterised by a history of conflict and oppression, one which continues to face the inherited challenges of unemployment ,poverty, and inequality, it ...]]> 1139 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/impumelelo_awards/ Every year, Impumelelo Innovations Awards Trust sends out 5000 application forms to national and provincial government departments, municipalities, government agencies and non-governmental organisations. The forms ...]]> 1138 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ministers_for_sale/ By Judith February & Richard Calland
                   
                   Why do we say that the ANC’s Progressive Business Forum (PBF) is just plain wrong? After ...]]> 1132 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/au_adopts_charter_on_democracy/ By Bhekinkosi Moyo
                   
                   The much awaited adoption of the Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance was hailed as a success in the ...]]> 1134 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_state_of_energy_in_south/ South African cities on average have the highest energy intensities in the world as they rely on cheap coal as one of the major sources ...]]> 1126 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizens_find_ways_to_deal/ It’s crazy but, sometimes, what seems like total failure actually turns out to be a great success Godson Mdlalana’s story is a bit like that. ...]]> 1128 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/meet_mrs_fix_it_in_upington/ Actions might speak louder than words, but in Upington in the Northern Cape no one in the community misses the chance to listen to Aunty ...]]> 1129 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/judical_ethics/ by Shameela Seedat
                    

                   Over the years our courts have firmly maintained that their only guarantee of impartiality is "conspicuous impartiality".  When it recently ...]]> 1130 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/what_should_we_expect_from/ By: Judith February

                   Good leaders are able to assess the national mood and speak to it boldly.  Arguably, no-one could do this better than Nelson ...]]> 1124 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/arms_deal_is_sas_achilles/ By Judith February
                   
                   When asked about the most recent allegations which have surfaced surrounding the arms deal, President Mbeki was once again ...]]> 1120 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/municipalities_and_land_allocation/ Land is one of the most important resources held in common heritage by all human beings. However nowadays land has become a source of private ...]]> 1123 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/review_of_state_institutions/ The Relationship Between the State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy and the National Legislature

                   The Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy (ISDs), as established in Chapter Nine of ...]]> 1119 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/political_wish_list_for_2007/ By Judith February

                   There is a luxury attached to the month of January. For it provides a window of opportunity to not only look back ...]]> 1116 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_leadership/  Local government faces huge challenges in their work to deliver services to the citizens, and many municipalities fall short. Often, the reason given is lack ...]]> 1117 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_role_of_civil_society_3808/ By Janine Rauch

                   This speech was delivered by Janine Rauch at an IDASA conference held recently in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and addressed ...]]> 1114 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/migration_and_development/ This paper under takes an inter-regional analysis of the South, Centre and North of Mozambique, demonstrating clear developmental differences attributed to many years of r ...]]> 1349 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/migration_remittances_and/ SAMP partners led research teams in the five countries using the same questionnaire. Households were randomly selected and were included in the survey only if ...]]> 1348 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/restoring_public_responsibility/ This report covers municipal journalism seminars held in three municipal areas in the Eastern Cape, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. The report gives the background and conceptual ...]]> 1113 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/no_163_budgets_for_home_based/ Over the last decade there have been several responses to the fight of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Amongst them are the Life Skills Programme run ...]]> 1112 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/aids_councils_plan_to_make/ In July Idasa-GAP trained HIV and AIDS coordinators as trainers in the Citizens at the Centre approach. This approach takes as a premise that institutional ...]]> 1109 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/tools_to_unlock_citizen_power/ Local government elections happened in Lesotho for the first time in 2005. This part of a decentralisation drive to give the people of Lesotho an ...]]> 1110 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/kabilas_one_year_in_office/ President Kabila’s inaugural speech on 6 December outlined a broad and ambitious agenda of reform to end the cycle of crises in the Democratic Republic ...]]> 1310 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_and_plans/ The countdown to the 2010 World Cup is on. What has been done so far to prepare for this, one of the biggest shows on ...]]> 1107 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/gap_2006_time_to_get_the_message/ From Toronto to Morija, from Rome to Lady Frere, from Lusaka to London, from Dakar to Otjiwarongo, 2006 has been the year the Governance and ...]]> 1108 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/drc_slicing_the_same_cake/ By Stefan Gilbert and Karin Alexander

                   The President of the polling station could not help but smile. From a pile of ballots scattered on the ...]]> 1105 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_local_government_sector/ The media often pays a lot of attention to the apparent lack of skills in some important areas of local government, but less attention is ...]]> 1101 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/corporate_fronts_and_political/ This paper forms reveals some of the sources of the private funding of political parties in South Africa.  It is part of a joint project ...]]> 1100 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/ethnicity_and_human_rights/ Alongside the South African Human Rights Commission, IDASA recently co-hosted a seminar on Ethnicity and Human Rights.  Paul Graham, IDASA's Executive Director, spoke about the complexity of ...]]> 1099 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/which_countries_open_their/ The past two decades have seen growing interest in promoting public access to government budget information. Access to information on government budgets and financial activities ...]]> 1098 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizen_leadership_for_democratic/ In 2004 South Africa celebrated ten years of democracy.  Momentous changes have occurred since the end of apartheid and the democratically elections of 1994.  The ...]]> 1190 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/bringing_skills_back_to_sa/

                   By Judith February
                   ...]]> 1097 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_anti_corruption/ The Minister of Provincial and Local Government, Sydney Mufamadi says corruption is responsible for poor service delivery in some municipalities. The government seems to be ...]]> 1096 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/securing_community_participation/ This paper analyses the challenges experienced at local government level in South Africa as seen in the run-up to the March 1 2006 elections. The ...]]> 1091 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/civil_societys_role_in_sas/ South Africa went through its first peer review under the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), having voluntarily ...]]> 1092 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/waiting_for_new_policy_on/ By Shameela Seedat
                   
                   ON THE surface, the recent public debate over the judiciary appears to pit two opposing interpretations against each ...]]> 1089 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/looking_towards_mtbps_2006/ The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) provides an ideal opportunity for broad public discussion of, and engagement with, longer-term trends in economic policy.
                   ...]]> 1095 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/latest_from_idasa_democratisation/ What is the impact of HIV/AIDS on politics and how should governments respond?
                   
                   Multi-country research in Africa conducted by IDASA and ...]]> 1086 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/latest_from_idasa_parliament/ Prepared by Mary Caesar-Katsenga and Marietjie Myburg
                   
                   The HIV/AIDS pandemic is increasingly being acknowledged as a growing governance challenge. As HIV/AIDS ...]]> 1087 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/concept_note_for_safety_and/ This document outlines the upcoming and current work of IDASA's Safety and Security Programme.  It explains the rationale of the programme, impact areas, outputs and ...]]> 1075 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_to_work_in_the_drc_on/ IDASA has begun to work in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Police Reform.  With the political system within the DRC being revamped, security concerns have ...]]> 1083 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/democratic_discourse_alive/ By Judith February
                   
                   So, we are expected to believe that President Mbeki and the Communist Party’s Blade Nzimande have buried the hatchet? ...]]> 1082 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/integrated_development_planning/ By: Yvette Geyer
                   
                   The purpose of this notebook is to give you an overview the various processes to put integrated development ...]]> 1076 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_and_public/ Mishay Nomdo is 22-years old and lives in Kraaifontein, about 40 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town where she works as a web administrator. ...]]> 1070 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliament_reviews_chapter/ By: Judith February

                   More heat than light and personality above principle- this has, in large measure, become the leitmotif of current South African political discourse. ...]]> 1071 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/government_communicators_in/ IDASA was recently involved in a two day seminar in Namaacha, Mozambique, where more than 60 government communicators and ministerial spokespersons gathered to discuss the ...]]> 1065 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hiv_and_gender_training_for/ Community Radio Stations are vital to encourage discussion between citizens, planners and policy makers from government and the non-governmental sector on HIV and gender issues.  ...]]> 1064 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/whos_responsible_for_crime/ By Mvuyisi April
                   
                   Many people have different understandings of the legal and human aspects of laws and law enforcement.  ...]]> 1067 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_challenges_of_change/ Mpho Putu

                  

                 As we travel to the towns in all the provinces in which we work in South Africa - from Mopani, Sekhukhune, Springbok, ...]]> 1062 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zumas_is_a_sad_song_12_years/ By Judith February

                 The stakes have never been as high in post-apartheid politics. No matter how much members of the tripartite alliance try to paper ...]]> 1061 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizen_leadership_making/ Force to be reckoned with
                 
                 Mthatha is a dirty, shabby town. There’s litter everywhere. Most of the people are very poor, ...]]> 1057 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/money_and_politics/ This article first appeared in the Business Day on the 21st September 2006

                 Since the advent of democracy in South Africa the need to effectively ...]]> 1059 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_gloomy_day_for_politics/ By Judith February

                 A spin doctor’s dream- in one week Jacob Zuma has been voted the National Press Club’s ‘Newsmaker of the Year’ and his ...]]> 1058 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizens_work_september_2006/ This edition of Citizens at Work, the newsletter of the Citizen and Community Empowerment Programme, includes articles about Major step for DRC democracy; Occasional Column ...]]> 1053 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizen_leadership_making_2/ A meeting of minds
                 
                 From the outside, Komaggas looks like a model town. It is nestled in the hills of the ...]]> 1056 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizen_leadership_for_democratic_2/ The course aims to equip a group of citizen leaders who are able to make things happen in their communities. This is a LEADERSHIP training ...]]> 1055 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/of_lame_ducks_and_shot_feet/ By Jonathan Faull 
                  
                 Five mayors, an acting mayor, four city managers, a high-turnover of senior staff in the city’s civil service, ...]]> 1048 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/electricity_in_south_african/ As part of the plan to improve electricity supply, there is an ongoing process to restructure the distribution of electricity in South Africa, and this ...]]> 1046 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_role_of_ward_committees/ The South African Government has committed itself to instituting wide ranging participatory processes in the different spheres and institutions of governance in the country. The ...]]> 1043 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_study_circles_programme/ This report details the findings of an evaluation process undertaken by an independent consultant commissioned by Idasa, to assess the progress and impact of its ...]]> 1042 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_annual_report_2005/ See IDASA's recently released Annual Report for 2005. The report covers a synopsis of programme work, as well as topical articles on issues central to ...]]> 1038 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_and_communication/ Communication is arguably the most crucial aspect in any form of relationship between human beings. A democratic government constitutes a political contract between citizens, their ...]]> 1036 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/budgetary_perspectives_on/ Following years of institutional and regulatory reforms, coupled with macroeconomic stabilisation policies, South Africa has managed to bring its budget deficit and public debt down. ...]]> 1035 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/society_centric_democracy/ Harry C. Boyte, Marie-Louise Ström, and Bennitto Motitsoe
                 
                 Below the surface of the debates about self-enrichment of ANC leaders, party funding, ...]]> 1040 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/court_tills_new_ground_for/ Over the last few years, there has been increasing concern that public participation in legislation and policy development in South Africa has declined. Critics maintain ...]]> 1034 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_and_the_ijr_send_election/ On the 25th of August, Idasa and the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation sent a small election observer team to the Democratic Republic of the ...]]> 1028 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_impact_of_the_macro_economic/ By Antoine DOUDJINDINGAO
                 
                 Introduction
                 
                 The State budget is the government’s most important economic and social policy instrument ...]]> 1022 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_role_of_the_womens_development/ By Eshetu Bekele Yimenu
                 
                 Background information
                 
                 The majority of the country’s poor people living on less than ...]]> 1023 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/does_the_ethiopian_budget/ By Elizabeth Mekonnen
                 
                 The word ‘budget’ used to turn off social activists and development practitioners. Debate on the budget or public ...]]> 1024 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mozambique_needs_improved/ By Humberto Tobias Zaqueu
                 
                 Mozambique’s National Monitoring and Evaluation System, approved in 2001, was a meaningful step towards building capacity within ...]]> 1025 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/opening_up_the_budget_process/ By Rohey Sey Corr
                 
                  The Pro-Poor Advocacy Group (Pro-PAG) was registered as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in August 2003 and has ...]]> 1026 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/drastic_need_for_the_public/ By Judith February

                 “There is a need to reposition left politics in a way which makes more room for civil society and the participation of ...]]> 1021 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/protect_the_name_of_the_public/ By Judith February

                 Despite the African National Congress’s (ANC) attempts to defer the debate on who will succeed President Thabo Mbeki, the ‘succession debate’ is ...]]> 1018 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/children_should_be_seen_and/ “Some of our municipal officials are interested about this project, this will surely break the concrete I assumed was between children and government.” (18 year ...]]> 1017 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/exploring_the_civil_economic/ By Teddy Nemeroff 

                 For the past year, supported by its joint learning agreement with the Kettering Foundation, Idasa has explored the link between the strength ...]]> 1015 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/epoliticssa_presidential_succession/ Who will be elected President of the African National Congress (ANC) in 2007? Who will become President of the Republic of South Africa in 2009? ...]]> 1011 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/response_to_the_proposed_funding/ The proposed funding norms and standards (2005) aim to give effect to Education White Paper 5 provisions that require the review and amendment of key ...]]> 1010 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/toolkit_on_powers_and_responsibilities/ According to the South African Constitution, different levels of government are responsible for particular functions. The way these functions are carried out and which ones ...]]> 1009 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/how_to_analyse_local_government/ Most government budgets present a range of large figures. Because programmes, departments and municipalities differ in size, one cannot compare the amounts with one another ...]]> 1008 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_5_year_strategic_plan_for/ At a recent conference of SALGA (The SA Local Government Association), the Director-General of the Department of Provincial and Local Government (DPLG) presented the DPLG’s ...]]> 1007 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/youth_and_local_government/ Young people constitute a large proportion of South Africa ’s population. In the South African National Commission Act of 1996, youth means any person between ...]]> 1006 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/building_the_capacity_of_communities/ By Teddy Nemeroff, Bonginkosi Mhlanga, and Mvuyisi April

                 A man goes to sow seeds in a field. He throws seeds up and ...]]> 1016 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/review_of_national_and_provincial_2/ Budget 2006 is unequivocal in its pronouncement that increased allocations to provinces should further the cause of quality services. The fact that quality service delivery ...]]> 997 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_right_person_in_the_ags/ By Judith February

                 The Presidency's recently-released discussion document on macro-social trends in South Africa ('A nation in the making') is interesting for a number of ...]]> 995 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/review_of_progress_and_expenditure/ In light of the HIV and AIDS situation in the Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Africa in particular, there is an urgent need for governments to ...]]> 992 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/putting_the_service_back_into/ By Steven Friedman
                 
                 If Batho Pele is indeed to become more than a slogan, and we are to get the government ...]]> 1004 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/imali_ye_mwana_money_for_children/ To find out more about the Imali ye Mwana, download the brochure found below.

                  

                 The content contains the following:

                 • What do we do?
                 ...]]> 991 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/growing_poverty_affects_children/  

                 "Our politicians want everyone to believe that finances, budgets and numbers are too ...]]> 1001 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizens_work_june_2006/ This edition of Citizens at Work, the newsletter of the Citizen and Community Empowerment Programme, includes articles about the surveys of citizens in 18 African countries ...]]> 990 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/building_democracy_through/ By Marie-Louise Ström
                 
                 Popular, non-formal, adult education was once an extraordinarily creative field in South Africa, responsive to diverse communities and ...]]> 1002 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/restructuring_the_courts_through/ By Shameela Seedat
                 
                 With the deadline indefinitely extended, a number of organizations made submissions to Parliament on the Constitution Fourteenth Amendment Bill ...]]> 1003 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/hivaids_and_local_government/ • “Everyone has the right to have access to health care services, including reproductive health care; sufficient food and water; and social security, including, if they ...]]> 988 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/submission_to_the_joint_constitutional/ The annual Constitutional Review undertaken by the Parliamentary Joint Constitutional Review Committee offers an important and timely opportunity for South Africans to reflect on the ...]]> 987 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/id_identity_politics/ By Jonathan Faull

                 The Tafelsig by-election results point to a crisis of identity within the Independent Democrats (ID), one the that party will need to ...]]> 986 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/afrobarometer_south_africa/ Unemployment, Housing, Crime, Poverty and HIV/AIDS are rated by South Africans as their top five priorities for government action.
                 
                 This is ...]]> 983 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/citizens_and_the_state_in/ By Jo Tyler

                 Police and tax collectors are thought to be the most corrupt of all public officials in Africa.

                 So say most Africans interviewed ...]]> 993 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/where_is_africa_going_views/ By Jo Tyler

                 Even though Africans are increasingly worried about unemployment and starvation and consider the economic present worse than the economic past, for most ...]]> 994 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/self_assessment_for_the_african/ By Perran Hahndiek
                 
                 Good governance means creating well functioning and accountable institutions - political, judicial and administrative - which citizens regard ...]]> 999 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/municipal_talk_june_2006/ We present to you a revamped, rejuvenated Municipal Talk. Past readers of Municipal Talk last saw it more than three years ago. We assume you ...]]> 979 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_in_the_congo/ The South African story of transition is one that inspires many others to hope for peaceful resolutions to difficult situations.  In recent months, ...]]> 1000 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/justice_in_relation_to_the/ By Shameela Seedat

                 IDASA welcomes measures aimed at rationalizing the courts, and providing accessible and efficient justice.  However, certain clauses in the Constitution Fourteenth Amendment ...]]> 973 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_power_is_the_peoples_lesotho/ Parliament and the People: Citizen Participation in the Parliamentary Processes in Lesotho
                 
                 Compiled by Lindlyn Chiwandamira, Lene Overland and Stefan Gilbert ...]]> 972 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_power_is_the_peoples_zambia/ Parliament and the People: Citizen Participation in Parliamentary Processes in Zambia
                 
                 Compiled by Lene Overland, Lindlyn Chiwandamira and Stefan Gilbert
                 971 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/where_is_africa_going_new/ 25 May, Africa Day, is a good time to stop and take stock of what Africans think about the continent’s conditions and prospects. The Afrobarometer ...]]> 969 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/community_development_workers/ What are Community Development Workers?

                  

                 Community Development Workers (CDWs) are community-based resource persons who work with other local activists to help their fellow community ...]]> 980 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/chapter_9_institutions_up/ By Judith February
                  

                 South Africa is currently in the process of conducting its self-assessment in terms of the African Peer Review Mechanism. The ...]]> 967 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/major_questions_zuma_supporters/ By Judith February

                 During the Jacob Zuma rape trial, Sankie Mthembi-Mahanyele once commented that a few thousand people outside a court-room supporting Zuma is not ...]]> 966 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/growth_development_and_governance/ This is the speech given by Philip Green, Australian High Commissioner, at IDASA's workshop on 17th May, linking citizens to Parliaments in Africa.
                 ...]]> 965 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/asserting_constitutional_values/ By Judith February
                 
                 Somewhere there’s a photograph of Cyril Ramaphosa and Roelf Meyer sitting on a grand parliamentary stair-case taking a ...]]> 975 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/imali_ye_mwana_meeting_3_5/ The Children's Budget Unit of IDASA is part of the Southern Africa Child Rights Budget Advocacy Network, also known as Imali Ye Mwana, which is ...]]> 977 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_responsibilities_of_local/ According to the South African Constitution, the different spheres of government (national, provincial and local) are responsible for particular functions. It is important to understand ...]]> 950 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/judges_and_the_revolving_door/ By Judith February

                 There can be no doubt that one of the over-riding themes as South Africa enters its second decade of democracy, is the ...]]> 948 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/children_and_young_people/ IN 1999 CEDECA-CEARÁ initiated its programme of monitoring the Fortaleza city budget. This was done from the understanding that the struggle for the human rights ...]]> 981 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/conflict_analysis_and_resolution/ This research paper is designed to give an introductory overview of conflict analysis and resolution efforts in Africa. The paper provides a map of current ...]]> 947 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/exchange_programme_for_african/ IDASA facilitates an exchange programme for African researchers through its Centre for Governance in Africa Programme, in conjunction with Fredskopset, the Norwegian Volunteer Service.  The ...]]> 946 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_calender/ There are numerous events that municipalities are obligated to include in their yearly calendar. It is useful for journalists covering local government to take note ...]]> 949 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/empowering_zimbabwean_youth/ Since the late 1990’s, Zimbabwe has experienced a deepening crisis that has influenced all aspects of life in the country. Politically, the space for citizen ...]]> 945 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/monitoring_and_evaluation/ By Teddy Nemeroff
                 
                 Monitoring- An on-going systematic procedure for checking the effectiveness of dialogue implementation and to recommend changes to improve ...]]> 944 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/monitoring_aids_treatment/ Lessons from the Joint Civil Society Monitoring Forum (JCSMF)
                 
                 There is a growing demand for AIDS antiretroviral (ARV) treatment amongst people ...]]> 943 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/councillors_code_of_conduct/ Just over a month ago, local government leaders were elected into office. For many, this was the first time that they assumed a public position. ...]]> 933 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_governance_barometer_2235/ The Local Governance Barometer is a collaborative project between IDASA, Pact and SNV Netherlands, facilitated by the Impact Alliance.  The partners are supporting ...]]> 931 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/exploring_the_civil_economic_5664/ By Teddy Nemeroff and Mvuyisi April
                 
                 This paper follows up on an earlier one describing Idasa’s experience supporting a development focused ...]]> 1013 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/non_disclosure_to_be_examined/ By Judith February
                 
                 Parliament lies at the heart of our new democracy. The standards it keeps, or does not keep, are crucial ...]]> 925 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/processes_and_practices_post/ This newsletter is aimed at journalists interested in local government. 

                 The elections on March 1st have come and gone, and the results are in. So ...]]> 932 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zumas_trial_highlights_plight/ By Judith February

                 
                 The woman accusing Jacob Zuma of rape may be forgiven for thinking she was the accused. To say this, does ...]]> 923 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/fairladyidasas_conversation/ IDASA’s Governance and AIDS Programme (GAP) has, in conjunction with Fair Lady magazine, held a series of “conversations” about HIV and AIDS during 2005 and ...]]> 921 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/an_opportunity_for_change/ By Jonathan Faull

                 The final results for the City of Cape Town elections are in. But what do they mean, and what trajectory of ...]]> 919 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/parliamentary_oversight_of/ IDASA's Governance and AIDS Programme (GAP) and the Canadian Parliamentary Centre conducted a baseline study in 2004/05, on parliamentary oversight of HIV and AIDS in ...]]> 917 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/results_of_the_south_african/ South African Local Government Elections were held on 1st March 2006.

                 For the latest updates on the election results, see the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ...]]> 914 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_and_the_budget/ Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel, delivered his budget speech on the 15^th of February. What does the budget mean for local government and local communities, and ...]]> 934 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/exploring_the_civil_economic_5666/ After six months of participation in a joint learning partnership with the Kettering Foundation, Idasa has produced three papers focused on two case studies, conducted ...]]> 927 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_response_to_budget_2006/ By Len Verwey
                  

                  

                 Note: For more detailed commentary on the impact of the Budget on HIV/AIDS, Children, and sectoral work, see the ...]]> 910 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/poor_people_and_democratic/ Paper Author: M. Bratton, produced by: Afrobarometer (2006)
                  
                 Recent political transitions around the world have cast doubt on arguments about the ...]]> 911 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_signs_agreement_with/ By Stefan Gilbert

                  

                 The Parliament of Lesotho is undergoing a process of reform, and Idasa’s Centre for Governance in Africa (CGA) has been given ...]]> 913 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/a_glimpse_at_hiv_and_aids/ By: Nhlanhla Ndlovu
                 
                 The total health budget has increased nominally from R9.8 billion in 2005/6 to R11.2 billion in 2006/7 (a ...]]> 909 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/epoliticssa_local_government/ By Jonathan Faull

                 Next week South Africa goes to the polls to elect into office nearly 9000 councilors to preside over 283 municipalities through the ...]]> 908 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/municipal_protests_indicate/ By Judith February
                  

                 Note: for more on upcoming local government elections, see IDASA’s latest epolitics at Epolitics February 2006

                 ...]]> 905 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/children_governance_south/ By Christina Nomdo

                   

                 “I felt energized by the fact that the young people are doing so much in the local government level.” Zakithi

                   

                 ...]]> 912 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/response_to_budget_2006/ After a number of years of limited economic growth, estimates of growth in real GDP for 2005 have settled at 5%. This higher than expected ...]]> 904 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/budget_2006_monitoring_progressive/ “South Africa’s economic and social policies flow from democratic values and respect for human dignity enshrined in the Constitution. Through the annual budget, Government seeks ...]]> 903 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/mid_term_evaluation_of_study/ Evaluation of Study Circles in the Eastern Cape, Read the evaluation report on IDASA’s study circle project pilot project in the OR Tambo District Municipality ...]]> 902 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/local_government_elections/ The Local Government Center of IDASA will be compiling news alerts, until and beyond the Local Government elections to be held on the 1st March ...]]> 900 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/opinion_surveys_in_the_lead/ As the March 1st local government elections draw closer, we are starting to see several organizations releasing the results of public opinion surveys that they ...]]> 935 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/sharing_discovering_and_learning/ By Jo Tyler

                 
                 Leave your political cap outside the door – that’s the one and only rule Happy Xaba insists on during her ...]]> 898 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/my_story_of_an_idasa_study/ Sipho has been part of IDASA’s Citizen Leadership training. Read more of his story about Study Circles and how he has grown through this experience. ...]]> 899 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_pre_budget_briefing/ The proposed medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF 2006) takes place against a background of improved economic growth prospects, favourable inflation numbers, and a deficit position that ...]]> 896 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/political_campaigning_in_cape/ By Jonathan Faull
                  

                 Note: for more on upcoming local government elections, see IDASA’s latest epolitics at Epolitics February 2006

                 ...]]> 895 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_response_to_the_state/

                 President Thabo Mbeki set a positive tone for the opening of Parliament in 2006 with an optimistic review of the state of the nation.

                 ...]]> 893 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/upcoming_legislation_in_2006/ This document lists the legislation that was passed in 2005, and outlines upcoming legislation to be considered in 2006.  Among others, these  include the Intergovernmental ...]]> 894 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/exploring_the_civil_economic_5665/ By Teddy Nemeroff and Bonginkosi Mhlanga

                 This paper will begin explorations on the connection between civic life and economic development within a set of rural ...]]> 928 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/harmonising_migration_policies/ By Kate Lefko-Everett

                  

                 Migration is and will continue to be a reality globally and in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Harmonisation of migration policies could lead to ...]]> 886 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/proposed_changes_to_the_judiciary/ By Shaamela Seedat

                 One of the pillars on which our constitutional democracy rests is the
                 separation of powers between the legislature, the executive and
                 885 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/reflecting_on_the_opening/ by Judith February
                 When President Mbeki addressed Parliament in June last year the mood was sombre as members of Parliament, the media and ordinary ...]]> 884 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/judicial_objectives_could/ By Shameela Seedat
                 
                 One of the pillars on which our constitutional democracy rests is the separation of powers between the legislature, the ...]]> 978 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/free_the_conversation_informed/ One of the cornerstones of a healthy democracy is free and open discussion between citizens and the people who hold political power or who are ...]]> 883 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/idasa_hosts_evo_morales_bolivias/ Jo Tyler
                 
                  He doesn’t look like a president. He certainly doesn’t dress like a president. And if there are any big, burly ...]]> 882 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_lesotho_legal_context/ See report for more information.

                 ]]> 954 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_south_african_legal_context/ See report for more information.

                 ]]> 959 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/fiscal_decentralisation_for/ This document provides a broad introduction to fiscal decentralisation. We define the term, distinguish the main forms of decentralisation and the principle of subsidiarity which ...]]> 879 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/civil_society_survey_instrument/ See report for more information.

                 ]]> 952 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/the_zambian_legal_context/ See report for more information.

                 ]]> 963 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/zambia_comparison_of_baseline/ See report for more information.

                 ]]> 964 http://www.idasa.org/our_work/output/perceptions_of_effectiveness/ See the full report below.