Yearly Archives: 2013
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It’s not about the state of the world, but the state of sub-Saharan Africa – By Dr Adrian Saville, CIO Cannon Asset Managers
One of the key structural drivers of economic performance is economic openness which measures the connectedness and mobility of economies that comes about through international trade, ... -
Somalia 2013: “˜new’ deal, old principles – By Dominik Balthasar
While the Communiqué that came out of the 2013 London Conference on Somalia reiterated the formal agreement on the “New Deal” initiative on aid effectiveness, it ... -
Sustainability certifications: working better than you think – By Eleanor Whitehead
Voluntary certification schemes like Fairtrade face mounting criticism, but emerging evidence shows that the impacts for those involved are broadly positive Nestled under the mountains of ... -
Which way forward for Kenya’s Civil Society? – By Kennedy Opalo
It is no secret that the candidature of Raila Odinga had the backing of the largely progressive Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya’s recent Presidential election. ... -
Politicizing the ICC Process in Kenya will not let ICC suspects off the hook – By Stephen Lamony & Sunil Pal
At the World Economic Forum two weeks ago, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said that Kenya will meet its obligations under the Rome Statute even as he seeks to clear ... -
African unity after 50 years of OAU/AU: A dream deferred? – By Solomon Ayele Dersso
As the AU is marking the 50th anniversary of the OAU under the theme “˜Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance’, it is necessary to subject the 50 years ... -
“˜MOVING ON’: WELCOME TO KENYA INC – By John Githongo
When the Supreme Court decided against those who were contesting the election of Uhuru Kenyatta anticipated jubilation broke out in Jubilee’s ethnic strongholds. Gloom overcame other ... -
The Diaspora can help fuel Rwanda’s Technology and Digital Ambitions – By Sean Obedih
As Rwanda day 2013 comes to London for the first time, let me take this opportunity to talk about the role that the Rwandan business community ... -
The (LRA) conflict: Beyond the LRA lobby & the hunt for Kony… and towards civilian protection – By Kristof Titeca
On the 28th of February this year, an unfortunate incident happened in Garamba National Park, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA)-affected area in North-Eastern Congo. A group ... -
The curious case of Africa’s Progress and the missing Millennium Development Goals – By Susana Edjang
The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that have driven the global development agenda, since September 2000, when Kofi Annan, then Secretary-General of the United Nations, and 191 ...
