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 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 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…
Policy Brief 12: African Parliaments Need More Bite
African parliaments becoming more independent from presidents and executives is a prerequisite for improving the quality of democratic governance in Africa. This Policy Brief presents…
Policy Brief 15: Strengthening the Pan-African Parliament to deepen democracy in Africa
Introduction The Pan African Parliament (PAP) launched in 2004, is struggling to transform from a toothless organisation to one that holds continental leaders and…
Policy Brief 11: Fostering Economic Democracy in Africa
Introduction The power of economic democracy to unleash shared economic growth, development and well-being is often not fully appreciated. To make economic growth more…
Policy Brief 10: Forging a new South African civil society-government partnership model
Introduction Given the appalling public service delivery failures, ballooning corruption and policy incoherence, South Africa’s civil society will have to play a bigger role…
Policy Brief 9: New Technologies boost Democracy & Development in Africa
Introduction New technology has the power to boost both sustainable development and democracy in Africa. The rise of the mobile phone, and the use…
Policy Brief 8: Censorship of the Internet, social media rising in Africa
African governments are increasingly clamping down on internet, social media and messaging applications in attempts to silence democratic opposition, civil society and activists’ mobilisation…
Policy Brief 7: State of Democracy-Zambia
Introduction Zambia’s stagnating economy and ever widening democracy deficit has combined to make this year’s election the most contested election since liberation leader Kenneth…