Policy Brief 29: Strengthening Civil Society Influence on BRICS
The role and participation of civil society organisations within BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and its relevant institutions are critical for…
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 28: How civil society has strengthened democracy in South Africa
The impact of having a robust civil society in South Africa has played a critical role in creating a vibrant democratic culture and addressing…
Policy Brief 27: Delivering a democratic developmental state for South Africa
How can a developmental state be cobbled together in the specific political, social and economic environment of a South Africa that at the same time…
Policy brief 26: South African civil society funding crunch
The increasing lack of funding and support to civil society organisations in South Africa and globally has meant a shut down of civic space…
Policy Brief 24: Rebuilding Zimbabwe
The recent change of guard within the ruling ZANU-PF party in Zimbabwe from Robert Mugabe to Emmerson Mnangagwa provides a ready opportunity to stimulate a…
Policy Brief 25: The power of philanthropy to build resilient citizens, institutions & democracies
The act of giving through providing financial assistance and different types of support to people and communities in need can often transform the lives…
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 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…