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African Enfranchisement in Global Climate Change Negotiations
Historically, African delegations have faced challenges in global climate change talks, but in recent years they have managed to negotiate more effectively, both individually and as a group.

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Thinking Beyond the Disaster in Central African Republic
The deaths of 13 peacekeepers in Central African Republic should not be used as a pretext to discredit robust peace operations in Africa. Risky as they can be, conflicts are rarely prolonged by too much peacekeeping.

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The Economic Diplomacy of Kenya's Regional Interests
The attractiveness of East Africa as a frontier market has put Kenya in the regional spotlight as never before. This paper looks at connections between Kenya's growing economic diplomacy and its regional trade interests.

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REPORT

The African Union and the International Criminal Court: An Embattled Relationship?

Though African countries were actively involved in the creation of the ICC, this Institute for Justice and Reconciliation report argues the relationship between the Court and the African Union is in need of repair.

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REPORT

Greed and Corruption in Zimbabwe’s Marange Diamond Fields

This Partnership Africa-Canada paper examines the lack of transparency over diamond revenues in Zimbabwe, and offers policy suggestions that would improve management and transparency in the country’s murky mineral industry.

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Briefing Paper

The Troubled Road to Peace: Reflections on the Complexities of Resolving the Political Impasse in Madagascar

This ACCORD Policy & Practice Brief examines two contentious issues impeding the stalled peace process in Madagascar: the SADC Roadmap and the question of elections.

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OCCASIONAL PAPER

Russia-South Africa Relations: Collaboration in BRICS and the G-20

The paper investigates Russia–South Africa relations in light of their membership in BRICS and the G-20. It suggests that extensive economic opportunities can be developed through increased cooperation, which has lagged in recent years.

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REPORT

Besides Greed and Grievances: Natural Resource Characteristics and Conflicts in Africa

This ISS paper argues the debate on resource conflict in Africa has ignored the particular characteristics of natural resources, and how these can inherently influence the likelihood of certain commodities causing friction.

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BACKGROUNDER

From Principle to Practice: Improving Water Management in Nairobi

Against the myriad of challenges that Nairobi's municipal utilities face on a daily basis, this paper identifies institutional gaps and explains how policy-relevant research can contribute to the progressive realization of adequate water for all.

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researchinitiative

The Africa Initiative research program aims to inform policy
making in Africa by supporting new and innovative field-based
research on issues critical to the continent.

exchangeinitiative

The Africa Initiative exchange program is building capacity by
supporting short-term academic placements for African and Canadian
graduate students undertaking research on Africa.