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The document argues that South Africa is well-positioned to adopt restorative justice due to a favorable policy environment and a cultural heritage aligned with 'ubuntu'. It examines various applications, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, youth diversion, and victim-offender conferencing, while highlighting the need for training among magistrates and prosecutors to move beyond a purely retributive mindset.

The report analyzes the energy consumption of Tanzania's urban informal sector, focusing on subsectors such as food preparation, beer brewing, grain milling, carpentry, metal working, and auto repairs. It finds a dichotomy between subsistence-oriented activities using traditional fuels and small-scale businesses using modern energy. The study highlights that the most energy-intensive subsectors, particularly food preparation and beer brewing, are the least efficient and the least capital-intensive, often serving as employment buffers for women. Overall, the informal sector's energy use is limited by capital constraints, meaning it provides significant urban employment without substantially increasing total urban energy consumption.

The report argues that countering disinformation requires a shift from merely correcting false claims to building holistic societal resilience. It analyzes the 'psychological defence' model, specifically the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency (MPF), and evaluates Norwegian and European approaches. Key findings suggest that while Norway has high institutional trust, it lacks the centralized coordination seen in Sweden. The authors recommend that Norway strengthen national coordination, clarify conceptual terminology to avoid 'militarizing' social issues, and prioritize strategic, transparent communication to maintain public trust outside of crisis periods.