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Alex Benkenstein
Alex Benkenstein is the Programme Manager of the Governance of Africa's Resources Programme of the South African Institute of International Affairs, which he joined in November 2010. His work in SAIIA has focused on a number of resource governance-related issues, particularly in the fields of fisheries, ocean governance and mining. Through his work with SAIIA he has collaborated with a number of partners in the public and private sector, for example, the World Gold Council (Standards for Conflict-Free Gold), the Southern African Development Community (SADC Think Tank Forum on Climate Change), the New Partnership For Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Agency, and the Benguela Current Commission. Alex graduated from the University of Stellenbosch with a Masters Degree in International Studies (cum laude). As a researcher for the South African consultancy Managing for Excellence he completed projects for various clients, including the Parliament of South Africa. He was subsequently appointed as Head of Research for the NGO Regency Foundation Networx, where his work focused on climate change, particularly private sector corporate social responsibility (CSR) responses to emerging issues surrounding climate change.
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Strengthening the Science-to-Policy Interface in the Western Indian Ocean Region
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Youth Climate Advocacy
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Partnership for a Green Transition and Energy Access: Strategic Priorities for Africa and Europe
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Skills Transfer and Women in Africa's Green Transition
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Coastal Tourism and Economic Inclusion in Indian Ocean Rim Association States - Policy Brief
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Coastal Tourism and Economic Inclusion in Indian Ocean Rim Association States
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Prospects for the Kenyan Blue Economy
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South Africa's Indian Ocean Rim Association Legacy: A More Inclusive and open IORA
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Governing the High Seas: Marine Genetic Resources in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
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