Policy Brief 23: Changing long-held undemocratic beliefs
Open engagement and dialogue are integral to consensus building and having a diversity of opinions in order to foster democratic values. This policy brief…
Policy Briefs
Our Policy Briefs consist of concise analysis and concrete policy recommendations, often written for a particular target audience or client.
We will regularly publish Policy Briefs which will be presented on this page.
Policy Brief 22: Democratic renewal of the ANC
The African National Congress as the ruling party in South Africa continues to go through a series of leadership challenges and a growing loss…
Policy Brief 21: Strengthening the resilience of South African civil society organisations
Civil society, community organisations and social movements will have to become more resilient during these increasingly complex, uncertain and troubling times. This will demand…
Policy Brief 20: Building resilient activists and communities
Civic, community and civil society activists, leaders and peace builders capacitate communities to develop localised, sustainable and equitable solutions to widespread economic hopelessness and…
Policy Brief 19: Citizen, civil society and media-based monitoring and evaluation
South Africa’s constitution relies on an organised, engaged citizenry to ensure the transparent, fair and democratic implementation of its core values. Without resolute, consistent…
Policy Brief 18: Workplace Democracy – The Missing Link in Economic Democracy
Economic democracy is critical to stimulating the economy, ensuring good corporate governance and encouraging companies towards a more inclusive culture of working together with…
Policy Brief 16: African Civil Society Under Fire
Civil society organisations in Africa which play a critical role in providing a platform and bridge between the people and the state are finding…
Policy Brief 17: African media organisations and journalists under fire
The role of independent, free and fair African media institutions is vital in providing information, fostering critical engagement and raising awareness on pertinent issues…
Policy Brief 14: Combating Corruption in South Africa
The myth that corruption has no victims is a dangerous fallacy. Corruption causes disastrously inefficient economic, social and political outcomes. This Policy Brief is an…
Policy Brief 13: the SADC Parliamentary Forum’s Role in Building Democracy
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum should be transformed into a fully-fledged and official regional parliament. This will foster democratisation in the…