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This research paper examines the concept of 'good governance', defining it as the use of formal structures to facilitate cooperation and achieve order in human affairs. The author argues that successful implementation requires a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches, the enrichment of civil society through education, and the flexible coordination of both formal and informal networks to serve the common good.

This policy brief outlines potential education development paths for the Western Cape through 2040. It contrasts a 'Base Case' of slow improvement with an 'Educating Cape' scenario driven by expanded Early Childhood Development and supplementary teacher training. The proposed scenario predicts 100% primary survival rates by 2030, a reduction of 10,000 people in extreme poverty by 2040, and substantial GDP growth reaching over R6,5 billion in annual gains by 2040.

The document is a report on the role of the African Union (AU) African Standby Force (ASF) African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA)合い a framework for peace and security in Africa. It discusses the operationalization of the ASF, its components, and the challenges it faces in achieving full operational capacity. The report emphasizes the need for sustainable funding, improved coordination between the AU and regional economicS

This policy brief provides an overview of the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC), analyzing its relevance to African states and the potential benefits of adhering to its principles and confidence-building measures.

The Apartheid Grand Corruption Report by Hennie van Vuuren documents corruption during the apartheid era, specifically between 1976 and 1994, and examines how the criminalisation of the apartheid state created a legacy that influenced the subsequent democratic order.

This report summarizes a two-day roundtable held in September 2010 by the Institute for Security Studies' Corruption & Governance Programme, featuring civil society experts from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The document outlines a pilot project to monitor the governance of climate finance at local levels, specifically examining the Adaptation Fund, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), and Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD).

The document analyzes the US shift toward supporting an African-led peacekeeping force (the African Crisis Reaction Force) following the costly 1992 intervention in Somalia. It identifies the 1996 diplomatic push for the ACRF as a result of crises in the Great Lakes region, US domestic political pressures under the Clinton Administration, and the 1996 US election cycle.

This research paper by Virginia Gamba of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) argues for a shift in the global arms control and disarmament agenda to prioritize human security and the control of small arms and light weapons, particularly in Africa. Using the centenary of the 1899 Hague Peace Conference as a framework, the author contends that traditional disarmament strategies focused on weapons of mass destruction have ignored the 'micro-tragedy' of conventional weapon proliferation in the developing world. The document advocates for a 'people-centred approach to security' that combines arms control with educational and development components to address the root causes of violence in Southern Africa.

This research paper argues for the revitalisation of the Ethiopian Reconciliation Commission, which was established two years prior to the text's publication to address recurring conflicts and past injustices during Ethiopia's political transition.

This situation report describes an interactive roundtable seminar organized by the African Security Analysis Programme of the Institute for Security Studies. The seminar aimed to analyze the roots of the conflict in Western Sahara, evaluate peace proposals, and identify obstacles to resolution by bringing together representatives from opposing sides whose views reflect their respective governments' official positions.

This research paper serves as a literature review to inform a three-year study on sentenced repeat violent offenders in South Africa, conducted by the Institute for Security Studies in collaboration with the Department of Correctional Services and the Community Law Centre at the University of the Western Cape.

This case study by the Institute for Security Studies describes a scheme where money laundering syndicates stole US COVID-19 relief funds from child nutrition programmes and laundered them through Kenya, Turkey, and Dubai. It highlights significant failures in Kenya's legal framework and enforcement, noting that despite US convictions, no suspects have been prosecuted in Kenya nor have their Kenyan assets been seized.

A briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzing the outcomes of a four-day African National Congress (ANC) policy conference, noting a lack of clarity on key issues such as education, corruption, and the economy ahead of the national conference in Mangaung.

The briefing examines the role of the BASIC countries (Brazil, South Africa, India, and China) after the 2009 Copenhagen Accord. It notes that while the BASIC countries helped broker the Accord, they view it as a set of 'building blocks' rather than a replacement for the UNFCCC's formal two-track system. The group continues to push for developed nations to provide financing, technology transfer, and clear emissions targets. The document highlights a strategic alignment between the BASIC countries and the African Union on issues of climate justice and the balance between economic development and emissions reduction.

This report analyzes the contradictions in United States strategy in Somalia between 2001 and 2007, specifically the attempt to combine counter-terrorism efforts with state building in a 'failed state'.

A briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzing the political and economic dynamics of Egypt's first free presidential election following the ousting of Hosni Mubarak, focusing on the candidates, the role of the military, and the absence of a constitution.

A briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzing a blast in a Nairobi shopping centre and the broader increase in terrorist attacks in Kenya following the 'Linda Nchi' incursion into Somalia.

This policy brief outlines the importance of democratic governance at local levels for the effective disbursement of climate change funding in developing countries. It references a September 2010 civil society meeting in Cape Town where experts discussed national and subnational experiences with the Adaptation Fund, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), and Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD).

This research monograph reviews literature on two distinct waves of forced migration to South Africa: Mozambicans fleeing civil war in the 1980s and people from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) arriving from the early 1990s onwards. It highlights the legal ambiguities and social marginalization faced by Mozambican refugees, as well as the significant socio-economic decline and lack of integration experienced by Congolese refugees.

This policy brief examines the role and effectiveness of voluntary marine fisheries eco-labelling initiatives in Southern and Eastern Africa, specifically comparing the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Friends of the Sea (FOS).