Mid-October 2024 Newsletter
South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
African Perspectives, Global Insights.
This edition launches SAIIA’s G20 Resource Centre, which provides research, expert analysis and a dynamic space for dialogue on Africa's role in shaping the global governance agenda. Also featured is our recent research on Egypt-Russia relations and a strategic foresight framework to transform African mining.
SAIIA Launches G20 Resource Centre
SAIIA is pleased to announce the launch of its G20 Resource Centre, a new hub that provides research, analysis and a space for engagement on Africa’s role in shaping the global governance agenda.
Strategic Partners or Tactical Allies: A Decade of Egypt-Russia Relations
Relations between Egypt and Russia are structured around mutual interests. Egypt is dependent on Russia for wheat and tourism while Russia is building Egypt’s nuclear energy power plant in Al Dabaa, which paves the way for future nuclear deals, writes Hebatalla Taha .
AMDC Shifting Ground: A Strategic Foresight Framework to Transform African Mining
Through strategic foresight, anticipatory governance and collaborative partnerships, the African Minerals Development Centre can navigate uncertainties and unlock the full potential of Africa’s mineral resources, write Letitia Jentel , Deon Cloete and Njeri Mwagiru .
BRICS Economic Integration: Prospects and Challenges
If the BRICS aim to establish an optimum currency area within the BRICS bloc, policymakers need to prioritise initiatives fostering trade integration, infrastructural connectivity and financial stability while embracing flexible monetary cooperation frameworks, write Marida N Nach (PhD, CDFA) and Ronney Ncwadi
NEWS
Policy Dialogue Highlights Strategies for Deepening Engagement in Africa
Under the theme ‘Africa and the BRICS agenda on Climate Change and the Just Transition’, researchers and the diplomatic community came together to share and discuss strategies for deepening engagement on the continent.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Carbon Markets - Opportunities for Africa
Join SAIIA's webinar when experts will delve into the opportunities for scaling up responsible carbon markets in Africa.
PAST EVENTS
Futures of Digital Rights in SADC: Towards a Common Approach to Digital Protection and Data Justice
This webinar, led by SAIIA’s Futures Programme, explored the adequacy of current laws in SADC member states to protect digital rights amidst the rapid adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence, facial recognition and data surveillance.
OPPORTUNITIES
ODA Global Innovation Fellowships
Applications are open for the British Academy ODA Global Innovation Fellowships based at SAIIA in 2025.
SAIIA IN THE MEDIA
How the War on Gaza is Turning Israel into a Pariah State
“There has been a noted outpouring of sympathy for the Palestinians by the Global South in international forums and on the streets of cities across the world, including in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Very little public support has been shown for Israel by the Global South.”
In an interview with The New Arab, Head of our African Governance and Diplomacy programme, Steven Gruzd describes the Global South’s ever-increasing sympathy for Palestinians in international forums a year into the war on Gaza.
Join us again next month for more news and insights.
The SAIIA Team
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