Provides a summary of an in-depth Institute for Security Studies monograph that assesses long-term structural dynamics in Africa by forecasting the future for Africa’s 26 ‘more fragile’ countries. Us

These notes are offered to Members ahead of the Commons debate on July 19th 2007. They argue that in developing a practical response to the crisis in Zimbabwe, British policy-makers must recognise th

Prospects for economic governance: resilient pro-poor growth

The main goal of the Scenarios and Strategies for Africa Project is to provide insights into the opportunities and costs of a renewable energy development path. This working paper has identified a nu

The mobile base will reach nearly 5,000 million subscribers worldwide by 2012. By the end of 2013, broadband mobile connections (3G, 3.5G+) will account for more than half of all connections and 40%

Societies in all parts of the world have long given certain sites a special status:places they would protect to conserve their natural and cultural heritage and to maintain ecological processes for t

The report is set out as follows.First,some background to the Foresight exercises is provided,followed by a summary outline of the process used.Next,some of the highlights of a synthesis of the proce

This publication is a short version of a more extensive report titled Pulling Apart:Facts and Figures on inequality in Kenya. It is part of the Society for International Development’s contribution to

It is in the hands of our youth that the future prosperity and stability of Africa lies. In Zambia today, young people comprise about 70 per cent of our total population, which stands at nearly 13 mi

South Africa needs to build an inclusive economy where broad-based economic growth creates productive jobs for the unemployed; increases productivity and earnings for the employed; and leads to susta