Improving Budget Credibility for Access to Agricultural Inputs and Services in Nigeria
This research examines budget credibility trends in agriculture inputs and services over time. It intends to discover the key drivers…
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August 2023 Newsletter
The Youth Party has noted with dismay the unserious approach that the APC led Government has adopted to providing palliative…
Curbing the Escalating Cost of Politics
This policy brief addresses the critical need for comprehensive campaign finance reforms in Uganda to enhance transparency, accountability, and fairness…
Kleptocratic cooperation in Africa: how Russia and China undermine democracy
Authoritarian actors play a crucial role in enabling kleptocracy across sub-Saharan Africa. In a new International Forum report, J.R. Mailey…
Halima – Kenya
Halima Bakari, community organiser and human rights activist in Kenya, shares her story and talks about the work she does…
The African Leaders Declaration on Climate Change and Call to Action
At the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS), held from the 4th to the 6th of September, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.…
Eat Widely, Vote Wisely?
Democracy in many developing countries is undermined by widespread vote buying—the provision of cash or goods in exchange for votes.…
Defying expectations, she raises her voice
Article about Halima, the 24-year-old businesswoman who coordinates the Al Qamar Justice Centre in Nairobi which tackles gender-based violence, police…
Energy Transition: Realities and Pathways for Nigeria
This document introduces a series that intends to interrogate Nigeria’s choices, risks, financing options, and investment opportunities as it transits…
The Politics of Language in Post-Apartheid South Africa
Language is a contentious issue in South Africa. These contestations manifest themselves through resistance to the use of languages that…