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This research paper by Clarence Tshitereke of the Institute for Security Studies examines the challenges of political party funding in South Africa and internationally. It analyzes the tension between public and private funding, the risks of corruption and 'influence peddling' associated with private donations, and the specific dangers of foreign contributions. The author argues that South Africa's young democracy is vulnerable due to a lack of disclosure requirements for private funding and suggests various regulatory mechanisms to secure democratic integrity.

An infographic from the Institute for Security Studies detailing rates of violent crimes per 100,000 people and daily crime averages for the 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 periods.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Security Studies calls for a new, multi-disciplinary approach to combatting rising serious violent crime in South Africa, emphasizing the need for police professionalization and a comprehensive strategy to address the root causes of violence.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies examines the Adaptation Fund (AF), its operational mechanisms, and its effectiveness in meeting the climate adaptation needs of African countries. It highlights the fund's unique 'direct access' modality and the challenges associated with its primary funding source, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

This briefing by the Institute for Security Studies examines the establishment and operational design of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), focusing on the tensions between developed and developing nations regarding governance, the role of the World Bank, and the influence of the private sector in climate finance for Africa.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies examines the necessity and implementation of security sector reform (SSR) in Zimbabwe following the September 2008 Global Political Agreement (GPA). It analyzes how colonial heritage, liberation struggle culture, and regime-centric threat perceptions have led to a security apparatus characterized by a lack of accountability and a tendency toward the excessive use of force. The document proposes a phased approach to reform, prioritizing immediate stability and the prevention of military interference in politics, followed by long-term institutional overhauls of the criminal justice system.

Opening remarks by Kofi Annan on 10 May 2013 in Cape Town for the launch of the African Progress Panel's report, "Equity in Extractives: Stewarding Africa’s natural resources for all". The remarks address the potential for Africa's natural resource wealth to reduce poverty and the necessity of governance reforms and global cooperation to prevent the squandering of these resources.

This fact sheet lists various Nigerian military operations, including airstrikes and ground operations, targeting militants and Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region and Borno state.

A letter dated 4 October 2013 from 130 African civil society and international organisations urging African foreign ministers to support the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Rome Statute during an African Union (AU) extraordinary summit on 11 and 12 October 2013.

This situation report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the progress and challenges of post-conflict reconstruction in Liberia as of July 2008. It examines the legacies of 15 years of warfare, the restoration of state authority under President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, security sector reform, economic recovery efforts, and the role of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Security Studies examines the use and risks of less-lethal weapons (LLWs) by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), highlighting gaps in regulation and accountability.

The provided text consists of the abbreviations, acronyms, and acknowledgments sections of a monograph focused on enhancing the capacity to combat money laundering in East and Southern Africa, produced by the Institute for Security Studies with funding from the Royal Norwegian Government.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) investigates the theft of gold and platinum group metals (PGM) from South African mines and refineries between 1999 and 2004. It examines the role of organised crime syndicates, the effectiveness of security measures, and the relationship between the mining industry and the South African Police Service (SAPS). The study highlights significant discrepancies in crime reporting and suggests that the scale of theft is far greater than official recovery statistics indicate, driven by international smuggling networks.

This research paper discusses the ecological factors influencing children's involvement in gangs, specifically within the context of South Africa. Using a nested systems model, it identifies risk and protective factors across individual, microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem levels, while arguing that the state has failed to uphold children's rights to safety, education, and recreation.

This document is the acknowledgments page for Monograph 159, produced by the African Human Security Initiative (AHSI). It lists the researchers, reviewers, and institutionsLSS institutions involved in the report's creation, specifically highlighting a team of Zambian researchers and the participation of Zambian criminal justice officials and citizens.

This document is a master questionnaire and guideline for the African Human Security Initiative (AHSI2), a project designed to assess the efficacy of criminal justice systems in selected African countries. It aims to complement the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) by providing empirical evidence on crime, policing, and the judiciary to help governments bridge gaps between national commitments and implementation.

A country fact sheet providing basic demographic, political, and economic data for Zambia, including its legal system, governance structure, and natural resources.

This report introduces the African Human Security Initiative's (AHSI) review of the criminal justice system in Zambia. It details the methodology used to assess law enforcement, the judiciary, prisons, and customary justice, while outlining the constitutional history and legal framework of Zambia.

This report chapter examines the incidence and nature of crime in Zambia, focusing on the challenges of data collection, high levels of perceived corruption, drug and human trafficking, and the complexities of illegal migration. It highlights a systemic failure in the criminal justice system, where reporting and conviction rates vary significantly by province, and identifies corruption as a pervasive issue across public institutions, particularly within the police service.

This report examines the state of policing, anti-corruption, and drug enforcement in Zambia, focusing on the Zambia Police Service, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC). It identifies systemic weaknesses in investigative capacity, human rights compliance, and public accountability, while noting the impact of HIV/AIDS on personnel and the growth of an unregulated private security industry.