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Articles: Idasa - The Same Name
[2008 January 05]
Democracy institute Idasa announced in December that it will henceforth be known only by its well-known acronym. After more than 10 years of building contacts and projects in other parts of Africa, the organisation now finds more than 60% of...
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[2008 January 05]
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News Flash: Zimbabwe News flashes for December 2008
[2008 December 12]
These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on the deepening crisis in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. If you would like to subscribe to daily updates, please contact Emily. Newsflash - December...
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[2008 December 12]
These news flashes aim to shed light and provide analysis on the deepening crisis in Zimbabwe, by considering the situation, actors, and dynamics in that country. If you would like to subscribe to daily updates, please contact Emily. Newsflash - December...
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Articles: Equal Income Distribution would make Swazis Millionaires
[2008 December 10]
By: Theophilous Chiviru Swaziland is currently facing a serious socio-economic situation characterized by high levels of poverty primarily as a result of an unequal distribution of wealth. According to the UNDP, the level of inequality in the country...
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[2008 December 10]
By: Theophilous Chiviru Swaziland is currently facing a serious socio-economic situation characterized by high levels of poverty primarily as a result of an unequal distribution of wealth. According to the UNDP, the level of inequality in the country...
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Articles: Of Women and Votes - The Struggle for Gender Equity in Swaziland
[2008 December 10]
By: Xolani Simelane So a vote for women in Swaziland is not only unSwazi but it is also evil! That is, if the chiefs from the Shiselweni region are to be believed. A lot has already been said about this matter, and understandably so, women in the country and WLSA in particular are angry...
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[2008 December 10]
By: Xolani Simelane So a vote for women in Swaziland is not only unSwazi but it is also evil! That is, if the chiefs from the Shiselweni region are to be believed. A lot has already been said about this matter, and understandably so, women in the country and WLSA in particular are angry...
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Annual Reports: Idasa Annual Report 2007
[2008 December 10]
See IDASA's recently released Annual Report for 2007. Each year Idasa publishes its annual report in order to account for its work to those who support it and to enable the general public to understand and assess its value and impact.
A printed copy...
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[2008 December 10]
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Pamphlets: Season's Greeting from Idasa
[2008 December 10]
Idasa wishes you a happy festive season and a peaceful 2009
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.
- Margeret Mead -
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[2008 December 10]
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Books: AIDS and Local Government in South Africa: Examining the Impact of an Epidemic on Ward Councillors
[2008 December 09]
By: Kondwani Chirambo and Justin Steyn
Studies the impact of HIV/AIDS on the political system of 12 local municipalities in South Africa. This exploratory study by democracy institute Idasa investigates the epidemic’s effect on accountability,...
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[2008 December 09]
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Articles: Swaziland Country Brief
[2008 December 08]
Swaziland remains the only absolute monarchy on the continent. Although it has made efforts to embrace modern forms of governance in the last few years, it remains a traditionalist absolute monarchy. Although the country has historically maintained a...
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[2008 December 08]
Swaziland remains the only absolute monarchy on the continent. Although it has made efforts to embrace modern forms of governance in the last few years, it remains a traditionalist absolute monarchy. Although the country has historically maintained a...
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Articles: Looking for keys under street lights
[2008 December 08]
By: A P Reeler Any successful mediation or negotiation depends on the creation of trust, which is no easy task when the political stakes are very high and the situation is desperate. Trust cannot be imposed; it must be created, and it is this that bedevils the current process...
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[2008 December 08]
By: A P Reeler Any successful mediation or negotiation depends on the creation of trust, which is no easy task when the political stakes are very high and the situation is desperate. Trust cannot be imposed; it must be created, and it is this that bedevils the current process...
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Research Reports: Key Issues for Zimbabwe's Economic Reconstruction
[2008 December 08]
Compiled by: Daniel B. Ndlela, ZIMCONSULT In terms of economic reconstruction, a recent roundtable sought to discuss a comprehensive plan to reconstruct the economy of Zimbabwe with priority placed on the need to deal with the humanitarian...
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[2008 December 08]
Compiled by: Daniel B. Ndlela, ZIMCONSULT In terms of economic reconstruction, a recent roundtable sought to discuss a comprehensive plan to reconstruct the economy of Zimbabwe with priority placed on the need to deal with the humanitarian...
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Press Release: A joint statement calling for the immediate release of ZPP Director, Jestina Mukoko
[2008 December 04]
We, the undersigned organizations, register our serious distress and concern on the news received this morning concerning the abduction of Zimbabwe Peace Project Director, Jestina Mukoko. Ms Mukoko was reported as having been forcefully taken from her...
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[2008 December 04]
We, the undersigned organizations, register our serious distress and concern on the news received this morning concerning the abduction of Zimbabwe Peace Project Director, Jestina Mukoko. Ms Mukoko was reported as having been forcefully taken from her...
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