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This conference report, compiled by the Institute for Security Studies, documents a two-day workshop held on September 30 and October 1, 2010, regarding the state and future of policing in South Africa. The event brought together government ministers, police leadership, academics, and civil society to discuss strategic priorities, the use of deadly force, the impact of restructuring, police corruption, and civilian oversight.

This workshop report, published by the Institute for Security Studies in 2011, documents a gathering in Johannesburg focused on the advances, challenges, and prospects of policing oversight in Africa. It examines the necessity of accountability to protect human rights, analyzes regional frameworks such as SADC and the East African Community, and provides case studies from South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. The report outlines a plan of action to strengthen oversight through education, networking, and legislative reform.

This workshop report, compiled by Eric Scheye for the Institute for Security Studies, details discussions held in March 2011 regarding the promotion of the rule of law (RoL) in Africa. The document critiques traditional donor-led 'institutional capacity development' models, arguing that RoL is primarily a political rather than technical challenge. It advocates for a shift toward service-delivery and problem-solving approaches that recognize legal pluralism, the role of non-state justice providers, and the specific needs of marginalized groups, particularly women.

This report documents the Fourth African Conference of Commandants (ACoC), held from 1 November to 3 November 2010 in Jinja, Uganda. The conference aimed to develop a framework for a common continental force to improve efficiency in multinational environments by reviewing the roles of military, police, and civilian components in African peace support operations (PSOs).

The Public Sector Integrity Management Framework, published by the Public Affairs Research Institute in 2011, proposes a comprehensive set of measures to strengthen ethical conduct and combat corruption within the South African public service. It identifies significant implementation and policy gaps in existing regulations and outlines specific interventions regarding gift acceptance, financial disclosures, post-employment restrictions, and the appointment of ethics officers to foster public confidence in state institutions.

This report, published by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), examines the concept and application of "best practices" within the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). It analyzes 12 Country Review Reports (CRRs) to identify indigenous governance solutions and argues that a lack of conceptual clarity regarding what constitutes a "best practice" hinders the APRM's ability to facilitate peer learning and sustainable reform across the continent.

The report details the activities and outcomes of the China Node for Sustainable Sanitation (CNSS) from November 2008 to May 2011. Established as the first node of the EcoSanRes-2 program and hosted by the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB), CNSS aimed to promote ecological sanitation (ecosan) through public awareness, urban planning integration, and international knowledge exchange. The initiative focused on overcoming traditional taboos regarding sanitation in China and creating a platform for experts, NGOs, and government decision-makers to collaborate on sustainable wastewater and excreta management.

This 2011 report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the relationship between urban sanitation system trends in developing regions and the disposal of menstrual absorption materials. It identifies that menstrual products, particularly those with super-absorbent materials, frequently cause blockages in water-borne sewerage systems and accelerate the filling of on-site pit latrines. The report argues that menstrual management is largely ignored in sanitation design and advocates for the integration of women's needs and the promotion of solid waste disposal routes for menstrual materials.

This policy brief examines the tensions between South Africa's domestic economic priorities and its international climate diplomacy. It highlights how the country's reliance on a coal-based 'minerals-energy complex' and the need to expand energy access conflict with its desire to be seen as a 'responsible' global actor and a 'bridge builder' in climate negotiations.

This 2011 induction workbook by WWF South Africa provides a comprehensive guide for interns in the environment and biodiversity sector. It outlines the structure of the South African environmental landscape—including national, provincial, and local government roles—and categorizes biodiversity careers into six main fields. The guide offers practical advice on workplace ethics, performance appraisals, and the process of applying for permanent employment within the 'green economy'.

This 2011 guide, published by WWF South Africa, provides a framework for implementing mentoring to support work-integrated learning within the conservation sector. Drawing on the Cape Action for People and the Environment (C.A.P.E.) Capacity Development Programme, it outlines various mentoring models, the attributes of effective mentors and mentees, and practical strategies for task-based learning to strengthen professional capacity and organisational practice.

A briefing guide by PriceWaterhouseCoopers analyzing the outcomes of the Cancun Agreement from COP16, focusing on implications for business, carbon markets, and investment, with specific perspectives from China and Brazil.

The Centre for Environmental Rights and nine other NGOs have written to JSE Limited to criticize the Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Index for failing to account for companies' violations of environmental laws, arguing that this undermines the environmental regulatory system and misleads shareholders.

The provided text is a set of bibliographic references and project notes; it does not contain the substantive content or findings of the case study on sugarcane production in the Incomati River Basin.

A joint letter from several environmental non-governmental organisations to the JSE Limited challenging the integrity of the Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Index, alleging that it includes companies that are serial offenders of environmental laws.

This report by Friends of the Earth International argues that Jatropha is neither a profitable nor a sustainable investment for biofuel production. It challenges the 'miracle crop' narrative, providing evidence that the plant requires significant inputs to be viable, often competes with food production, and leads to the displacement of local communities and the destruction of biodiversity.

This policy brief analyzes the political transition in Zimbabwe as of December 2010, focusing on the challenges of the Interim Government (IG) and the likelihood of elections in 2011. It evaluates the role of the security sector, the efficacy of international sanctions, and the mediation efforts of South Africa and SADC, while proposing three potential scenarios for the country's future.

A World Resources Institute working paper analyzing the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), which as of March 2010 had earmarked US$4.35 billion for clean technology in developing countries. The paper emphasizes the need for institutional capacity and governance in project design, using Mexico and South Africa as case studies.

In a 2010 speech to the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), Minister Maite Nkoana‐Mashabane outlines South Africa's strategic approach to the rise of emerging global powers. She emphasizes the importance of South-South cooperation, the role of alliances like BRIC and IBSA in reforming global governance, and the necessity of integrating Africa into the global economy through infrastructure, industry, and intra-trade.

This report documents the proceedings of the fourth African Commandants' Conference (ACoC), held from November 1-3, 2010, in Jinja, Uganda. The conference focused on developing a joint continental force to improve effectiveness in multinational environments by enhancing military education, training, and coordination among African staff colleges to support the African Standby Force (ASF) and Peace Support Operations (PSOs).