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    Global Problems, African Solutions

    In this Africa Initiative discussion paper, Lucie Edwards speaks with Africa’s climate scientists on the challenges of undertaking scientific research in Africa and the existing gaps in the current research agenda.

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    Making Economic Integration Work in the Horn of Africa

    With economic cooperation in the Horn of Africa faltering and impeded by structural challenges, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development remains crucial for fostering integration and, perhaps, stability.

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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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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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