Special Edition: Summit of the Future Newsletter
South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
African Perspectives, Global Insights.
On the eve of the UN Summit of the Future, this edition showcases SAIIA's expert insights and research into empowering youth agency and shaping social justice futures. Mr Nelson Muffuh, UN Resident Coordinator, shares his thoughts on Africa's priorities for the summit. If you are in New York, you can also join our side event on Friday, 20th September.
UN Summit of the Future Stresses Intergenerational Responsibility and Accountability to Upcoming Generations
A futures thinking and anticipatory governance approach to growing global mistrust and declining multilateralism can promote robust and resilient solutions," writes Njeri Mwagiru .
What Should Africa's Priorities Be for the Summit of the Future?
At an event hosted by SAIIA’s Western Cape branch, UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa Nelson Muffuh flagged peace and security; permanent African representation with veto power on the UN Security Council; delivery on climate finance commitments; and unlocking the potential of youth as common goals for the continent to champion.
Side Event at the Summit of the Future
SAIIA and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) , in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre, Nigeria’s Ministry of Youth, Global Affairs Canada, the United Nations Development Programme in South Africa, and the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation, will showcase the transformative impact of African foresight-informed youth-led initiatives.
Litha Lethu Mzinyati will present findings from the Youth and Social Justice Futures: Re-imagining Future Skills and Training in Africa report.
Njeri Mwagiru will facilitate an interactive session on Using the Futures Literacy Laboratory and the Three Horizons Framework to explore alternative futures and develop actionable strategies.
More Youth Futures Research:
OTHER NEWS
Launch of Technical Guide for the Development of LT-LEDS in Africa
Released ahead of COP29, this technical guide is intended to assist African policymakers in shaping their economy-wide transitions to low emissions and climate-resilient futures.
Unlocking Africa's Green Mineral Potential: AU Launches New Observatory
SAIIA joins the African Union in announcing the launch of the African Green Minerals Observatory, an initiative that supports the continent's ambition to derive greater benefit from its green mineral wealth.
OPPORTUNITIES
Climate Finance Researcher
Join our Climate and Natural Resources Programme, where you will work on projects related to climate finance, diplomacy, adaptation and energy policy.
Closing date: 25 Sep 2024
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Climate and Natural Resource Governance Researcher
We are recruiting for a researcher to support existing projects related to climate change, just transition and extractive industry governance.
Closing date: 25 Sep 2024
Researcher: G20 Economic Resilience and Inclusion Programme
SAIIA is looking to appoint a researcher to contribute to the Institute’s work on the G20. The role will support research and policy engagement that focuses on global financial architecture reform, notably on multilateral development banks, IMF reform and governance, and debt.
Closing date: 30 Sep 2024
Call for Proposals: Evaluation of SAIIA’s Work
SAIIA would like to engage the services of a team of Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants to evaluate its work covered in its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, which is supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
Closing date: 30 Sep 2024
SAIIA IN THE MEDIA
SAIIA to Participate in the UN Summit of the Future
Speaking to Newzroom Afrika ahead of the Summit, SAIIA’s Njeri Mwagiru explains the importance of futures thinking in addressing global, long-term challenges and promoting accountability to future generations.
China’s growing presence in African countries
SAIIA Senior Research Fellow Cobus van Staden speaks to Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio about the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit that sought to reinvigorate the relationship between China and the continent.
Collaboration between Nigeria, South Africa will benefit Africa, says think tank
In a meeting with the third cohort of the MTN Media Innovation Programme Steven Gruzd , head of SAIIA’s African Governance and Diplomacy Programme, spoke on the importance of diplomatic and bilateral relations between Nigeria and South Africa.
The BRICS bucks explained
A year after the 2023 BRICS Summit took place in Johannesburg, Joseph Upile Matola, Ph.D. , acting head of SAIIA’s Economic Diplomacy programme, reflects on the BRICS currency for South Africa and what the intergovernmental organisation will do to move towards the use of their currencies for trade.
Until next month,
The SAIIA Team
HCI Researcher and Consultant
2 个月I wanted to share key insights from the WSIS Future of Digital Cooperation event held on September 20, 2024, at the UN headquarters in New York. The event brought together dignitaries from South Africa, the UK, Romania, and other nations to discuss pressing issues in global digital cooperation. Here are some highlights: South Africa’s commitment to the SDGs, focused on digital checks and balances for national security. The UK’s concerns over Big Tech’s influence and the deepening class divide in cyberspace. Romania’s emphasis on balancing innovation with regulatory measures. The Global Digital Compact was launched to bridge digital and innovation divides while upholding human rights. The event underscored the importance of multi-stakeholder cooperation and highlighted the growing need to address inequalities in the global North and South. Please feel free to reach out if you'd like more detailed notes or further discussion on this topic.