New civil society report on Burundi: new anti-corruption strategy lacks implementation and political backing
A recent report authored by the The Anti-corruption and Economic Malpractice Observatory (Observatoire de Lutte contre la Corruption et les…
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Youth researchers uncover innovative employment solutions
Youth unemployment is a global challenge and data shows that nearly 40% of youth do not find stable employment despite…
Explaining the experience of political violence in Nigeria
Violence has been part of Nigeria’s politics since before political independence. While there have been attempts to understand why political…
One mistake can be fatal
In South Sudan 20 deminers are working to remove landmines, bombs, and grenades – collectively known as remnants of war.…
Uganda Democracy Academy kick-off: a great success
Demo Finland participates in an EU-funded WYDE Civic Engagement programme in a project cluster led by the Netherlands Institute for…
Keeping tabs? Perceptions of relative deprivation and political trust in Africa
What are the implications of economic inequality for trust in government and state institutions? Political trust performs important functions in…
Public Health Systems and Emergency Preparedness in Post COVID-19 West Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the vulnerabilities in West Africa’s healthcare systems exposing disparities that demand urgent attention. In response…
REPORT | Kenya 2022 Post-Election Review
The report summarises the key outcomes of the two-day discussions and provides actionable recommendations targeted at the government, political parties,…
Mitigating the threat of polarization in Nigeria’s Democratic System
Amidst reports of voter intimidation, voter suppression, vote-buying, rigging, violence, and ethnic profiling during the recent general elections in Nigeria,…
Strategic Litigation: Safeguarding and Advancing Media Freedom in Nigeria
To regulate the broadcast industry, the Nigerian government enacted the National Broadcasting Commission Act in 1992. The Act established the…