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The Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) and Corruption Watch submitted public comment on the Draft National State Enterprises Bill 2023, arguing that while the Bill's objectives to separate policy from ownership and reduce political interference are supported, it lacks sufficient checks and balances to prevent state capture and systemic mismanagement.

The Marrakech Framework is a statement published by the African Center for Economic Transformation in October 2023. It outlines an African agenda for reforming the global financial architecture to better serve the continent's needs, focusing on debt resolution, increased concessional financing, and a transition to a green economy.

A joint submission by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and Natural Justice (NJ) providing critical feedback on the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill [B23 – 2023]. The organizations argue that the Bill fails to sufficiently promote a just transition from fossil fuels, lacks necessary protections against the privatization of the electricity grid, and contains provisions that could undermine transparency and public participation in energy planning and procurement.

This research paper proposes a Global Credit Guarantee Facility (GCGF) to reduce the high cost of capital for renewable energy projects in developing economies, outlining three funding scenarios and their potential impact on risk premia and credit ratings.

This report details the activities of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Directorate from 1 July 2023 to 13 October 2023. It focuses on the implementation of decisions from the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-31), specifically regarding research programs on climate-health and ocean systems, science diplomacy, and the expansion of institutional associations.

This statement introduces a commentary by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) that proposes a coordinated approach to the energy transition within the Euro-Mediterranean area, emphasizing the need for long-term partnerships and structural change to support the European Union's 2050 climate neutrality goal.

This briefing note provides guidance for finance ministers of debtor countries participating in the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR). It argues for the establishment of guiding principles for domestic debt restructuring (DDR) to ensure that long-term economic growth and poverty reduction are prioritized and that the burden of adjustment is shared fairly between domestic and foreign creditors.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) challenges the National Treasury's claim that South Africa is in an unprecedented fiscal crisis. The IEJ argues that current revenue shortfalls and expenditure overruns are consistent with historical norms and are partly the result of poor planning and political choices. While debt service costs are high, the IEJ asserts that debt-to-GDP ratios remain in line with peer emerging markets and that indiscriminate budget cuts would hinder economic growth and worsen long-term fiscal stability.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) published research arguing that South Africa's current revenue shortfalls and expenditure overruns are manageable and do not constitute a 'fiscal cliff'. The IEJ proposes alternatives to budget cuts, including utilizing Reserve Bank reserves, increasing short-term borrowing, and removing tax breaks for high-income earners and corporates.

This research paper by Jamie MacLeod and David Luke of the London School of Economics examines the obstacles preventing the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). While African leaders view the agreement as a tool for transformative growth and post-COVID-19 recovery, technical disputes—specifically regarding rules of origin—have stalled the transition from negotiation to operational trade.

This case study examines how Lodha (Macrotech Developers Ltd), a major Indian real estate developer, employs an "emergence strategy" to drive sustainable building practices. By utilizing its Palava project as a smart city learning lab and establishing the Lodha Net Zero Urban Accelerator, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and set new industry standards for India's rapidly growing urban environment.

RMI has developed a calculator to determine the emissions parity between natural gas and coal, highlighting that methane leakage can make gas as damaging to the climate as coal. The briefing argues that the perception of natural gas as a 'cleaner' fuel is often incorrect because even low leakage rates can negate the greenhouse gas benefits of substituting coal with gas.

This report by RMI argues for the establishment of comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) guidelines in the United States to protect public health and inform building decarbonization. It examines the health risks of indoor pollutants, compares indoor and outdoor air regulation, reviews international and domestic examples of IAQ guidelines, and outlines how such guidelines can be applied to product safety, building codes, and certifications.

A statement published by Trend Asia on 11 October 2023, detailing a letter from over 200 civil society organisations and trade unions urging UN Member States to adopt a draft resolution proposed by the Africa Group for a comprehensive UN tax convention.

This RMI fact sheet explains the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed April 2023 emission regulations for passenger cars, light- and medium-duty vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. The rules establish performance-based limits on greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants for vehicles manufactured in model 2027 and beyond, aiming to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce overall emissions.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by GreenCape seeks a service provider to develop the system requirements and solution architecture for an online platform designed to address skills priorities in the renewable energy sector. Funded by UK Pact, the platform aims to connect industry, Post School and Education Training (PSET) institutions, and Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to align graduate skills with industry competency needs.

This research paper examines the emergence of clientelist politics within the post-apartheid public school education system in South Africa, specifically focusing on the Eastern Cape and Gauteng provinces.

This executive summary describes a study by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) into the effectiveness of parliamentary oversight in South Africa. The research examines the nature of the oversight function, the factors shaping it, and potential enhancements to hold the government accountable, particularly in the context of the 7th Parliament's grand coalition.

This guide by RMI provides recommendations for recipients of the US EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) planning grants to incorporate organic waste and landfill methane strategies into their Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs). It emphasizes the use of 20-year global warming potentials to highlight the urgency of methane reduction and suggests a combination of upstream waste prevention and downstream landfill control measures to achieve significant greenhouse gas reductions and community benefits.

This report by Ember analyzes global power sector emissions and electricity generation for the first half of 2023, noting that emissions plateaued due to a historic decline in hydropower output that offset gains from wind and solar growth.