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This research paper examines the social and economic impacts of artisanal cassiterite mining in Kalima, Maniema province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Based on 2007 fieldwork, the author argues that artisanal mining provides better employment, income, and working conditions for the local population than the previous industrial mining era, while remaining largely disconnected from the violent conflict seen in other DRC provinces.

This research paper analyzes the evolution of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) in Zambia from its 1990 origins as a civil society coalition to its role as the ruling party for 15 years. It examines the party's internal structure, funding mechanisms, policy implementation, and the factors—including ethnic tensions and internal schisms—that led to the erosion of its national support base.

This research paper by Steven Gruzd of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) evaluates the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), examining its institutional origins, its relationship with the African Union (AU) and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (Nepad), and its achievements in promoting good governance across Africa.

This research paper by Steven Gruzd evaluates the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), analyzing its origins within the African Union (AU) and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), its institutional challenges, and its impact on governance across the African continent as of April 2009.

This research paper by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines Chinese development co-operation in Africa, using the 'Friendship Town' housing project in Tembisa, South Africa, as a primary case study. It outlines the evolution of China's aid framework from ideological solidarity to a 'mutual benefit' model and analyzes the implementation, community impact, and sustainability of the Tembisa project.

This fact sheet provides a snapshot of energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission trends in Alabama, based on 2006 and 2005 data. It highlights a growing reliance on fossil fuels for energy and electricity generation, as well as a rise in GHG emissions driven primarily by the electric generation sector.

A 2009 fact sheet by the World Resources Institute detailing energy consumption sources, electricity generation, and greenhouse gas emission trends in Florida based on 2005-2008 data.

This fact sheet provides data on energy consumption, electricity generation, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Georgia, based on 2006 and 2005 statistics.

This 2009 fact sheet from the World Resources Institute provides data on energy consumption, electricity generation, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trends in Mississippi, based on 2006 and 2005 data.

A 2009 World Resources Institute fact sheet detailing energy consumption sources, electricity generation, and greenhouse gas emission trends in North Carolina based on 1990-2009 data.

This 2009 WRI fact sheet reports that South Carolina's energy consumption became more dependent on fossil fuels between 1990 and 2006, reaching 71%. It notes that GHG emissions in the state grew by 42% from 1990 to 2005, driven largely by the electricity and transportation sectors, with energy consumption accounting for 90% of total emissions.

This 2009 fact sheet from the World Resources Institute provides data on energy consumption, electricity generation, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trends in Tennessee, based on 2006 and 2008-2009 data sources.

This 2009 fact sheet from the World Resources Institute provides data on energy consumption, electricity generation, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Virginia, based on 2006 and 2005 data.

This fact sheet outlines the renewable energy potential for Alabama, detailing specific generation targets for biomass, solar PV, and low-impact hydro, while proposing policy priorities to integrate these resources into the state's electricity portfolio.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy generation potential in Florida, comparing various power resources across economic and environmental metrics and proposing policy priorities to increase renewable electricity adoption.

This 2009 fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy potential for Georgia, estimating that the state could generate an additional 50,000 GWh of electricity from renewable resources, which would represent approximately 40 percent of current electricity sales.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy potential in Mississippi, detailing generation capacities for biomass, solar PV, and low-impact hydro, while proposing policy priorities to increase renewable electricity adoption.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy potential and policy priorities for North Carolina, estimating that the state could generate an additional 52,000 GWh of electricity from renewable sources by 2025.

This fact sheet outlines the renewable energy potential for South Carolina, estimating that the state can generate an additional 25,000 GWh of electricity from renewable resources, which would represent approximately 30 percent of current electricity sales.

Tennessee has the potential to generate an additional 45,579 GWh of renewable electricity by 2025, which would account for approximately 40% of current electricity sales. The document recommends a renewable electricity standard target of 25% by 2025 and suggests various financial incentives and grid infrastructure improvements to support this transition.