The AU is Africa's premier institution and principal organization for the promotion of accelerated socio-economic integration of the continent. It is based on the common vision of a united and strong Africa and on the need to build a partnership between governments and all segments of civil society, in particular women, youth and the private sector, in order to strengthen solidarity and cohesion amongst the peoples of Africa. ... [according to site editor`s information]
ASEA was registered in 1993 with the object of establishing an association for systematic mutual cooperation, exchange of information, materials and persons, mutual assistance and joint programs between the members.Members of the association are Stock Exchange located in the African region. [according to site editors' information]
British Library for Development Studies am Institute of Development Studies in Brighton - eine der größten europäischen Forschungsbibliotheken zum sozioökonomischen Wandel in den Entwicklungsländern. Es gibt eine sehr gute Suche über deren Bibliothekskatalog, außerdem ein Browsing nach Themen und nach Ländern, wobei man bei der Länder-Ergebnisanzeige dann noch einmal nach Themen aber auch nach Medientyp eingrenzen kann. ... [Redaktion ilissAfrica]
NEPAD is an initiative of the Member States of the African Union which which aims to foster the adoption of policies, standards and practices that will lead to political stability, high economic growth, sustainable development and accelerated regional integration in the continent. [according to site editor's information]
IRINs Hauptaufgabe besteht darin, die humanitäre Gemeinschaft mit Nachrichten und Analysen aus dem subsaharischen Afrika, dem Nahen Osten und Teilen Asiens zu versorgen. Unter anderem produziert IRIN eine Serie von Kurzfilmen zu verschiedenen humanitären Themen, die kostenlos angesehen oder heruntergeladen werden können.
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The Africa Center is a unique American institution that fosters professional development of Africa's civilian and military leaders, supports democratic governance in Africa, and facilitates long-term, continuing dialogue with and among leaders from Africa, Europe, and the United States. As a primarily academic organization, the Africa Center is located within the U.S. Department of Defense's National Defense University. Founded on the DoD's Regional Center concept, the Africa Center (and its four counterpart regional centers) represent one way that the United States promotes and reinforces American values and strengthens U.S. national security. The Africa Center achieves these goals by offering rigorous academic programs in civil-military relations, national security studies, and defense economics. A diverse ensemble of leaders have participated in Africa Center programs, including ministers and senior officials from African ministries; generals, chiefs of defense staffs, colonels, and other senior military leaders; ambassadors and diplomats; civil society leaders; directors of international and regional organizations; senior level U.S. government officials; and current and former African heads of state.To ensure academic excellence and policy relevance, the Africa Center philosophy includes eight pillars that serve as the basis for all Africa Center activities. · Consultation· Partnership· Program excellence· Non-attribution and academic freedom · Relevance to African leaders· Significance for U.S. policy· Respect for others· Ethical conduct ... [according to site editor's information]
AllAfrica.com führt zu den Inhalten von über 130 afrikanischen Nachrichtenagenturen und Zeitungen sortiert nach Regionen, Ländern und Themen. Um Zugang zu den Archiven und erweiterten Suchfunktionen zu haben, muss man sich registrieren. Die Registrierung ist kostenlos. [Redaktion ilissAfrica]
African Studies Abstracts Online enthält Zusammenfassungen zu Zeitschriftenartikeln und Arbeiten über Afrika im Bereich der Wirtschafts-, Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaften. [Redaktion DBIS]
SAIIA has a long and proud record as South Africa’s premier research institute on international issues. It is an independent, non-government think-tank whose purpose is to encourage wider and more informed awareness of the importance of international affairs. It is both a centre for research excellence and a home for stimulating public debate.
The Institute’s activities include:
- making input into policy development locally and internationally;
- undertaking research on current issues of importance to Africa generally and South Africa specifically with a focus on governance and accountability; trade, investment (i.e. economic diplomacy) and development ; South African foreign policy; existing and emerging powers and their role in Africa; and lastly, global challenges such as climate change and energy security;
- developing linkages and joint programmes with international organisations and agencies throughout the world;
- maintaining a resource centre and reference library (that is a United Nations depository as well as a World Bank Development Information Centre) for students and scholars of international relations;
- organising conferences, seminars and speakers’ meetings on a wide range of topics addressed by prominent South Africans and distinguished international guests; and
- encouraging an interest in international relations among the youth through its leadership programme for postgraduate interns and its various outreach programmes for university students and high school learners. ... [according to site editor's information]
The Economic Research Programme of the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is a programme for the advancement of research on African economies and for the renewal of development-oriented economic traditions in Africa. The programme combines the critical reflection on the economy, politics and society. ... [according to site editor's information]