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The Future of Energy Geopolitics: Africa's Coalitions for a New Era
3+ day, 4+ min ago (182+ words) The Global Partnerships Conference 2026 arrives at a moment of profound consequence for Africa's energy future and global development cooperation. The twin pressures of geopolitical fragmentation and accelerating climate change are reshaping the landscape of international energy partnerships, with Africa sitting…...
AI, Employment and Economic Inclusion in Africa
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (76+ words) Consequently, the discussion aims to examine whether African economies are prepared for these disruptions and to explore the environmental and ethical costs associated with the technology. To mitigate these risks, the webinar will explore the necessity of deliberate policy and…...
Beyond the Ballot: Electoral Reform, Coalitions and Civil Society Power
1+ week, 5+ day ago (275+ words) SAIIA Beyond the Ballot: Electoral Reform, Coalitions and Civil Society Power From 11 to 12 May, SAIIA will bring together civil society, academia and researchers to engage on critical questions around democracy, civil society, governance and electoral reform. South Africa's democracy is…...
Futures of Green Industrialisation: Advancing AU and BRICS Energy Transitions
1+ week, 6+ day ago (62+ words) It is in this context that SAIIA will launch two timely research papers addressing: This launch seeks to catalyse foresight and preparedness, as well as enhance collaboration and action among BRICS and African stakeholders. We look forward to your participation....
SAIIA Partners with AU on New Think Tank Initiative to Drive Agenda 2063 Implementation
3+ week, 3+ day ago (179+ words) The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) has been announced as a recipient of the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) grant, which is designed to strengthen evidence-informed policymaking and accelerate the implementation of Agenda 2063. Through the ATTP, think tanks…...
SAIIA Co-Hosts Third Russia-Africa Conference
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (500+ words) The South African Institute of International Affairs is an independent public policy think tank advancing a well governed, peaceful, economically sustainable and globally engaged Africa SAIIA Co-Hosts Third Russia-Africa Conference On 28 July 2025, the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA),…...
SAIIA's Contributions to the Fourth Development Working Group and Ministerial Meeting
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (235+ words) SAIIA has supported the G20 DWG for several years and was invited to the DWG secretariat in 2024, in anticipation of South Africa's G20 presidency. The Development Ministers successfully adopted the G20 Skukuza Development Ministerial Declaration as well as two calls to action towards…...
SAIIA and Chinese Embassy Host High-Level Policy Dialogue on Global Trade
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (505+ words) The South African Institute of International Affairs is an independent public policy think tank advancing a well governed, peaceful, economically sustainable and globally engaged Africa SAIIA and Chinese Embassy Host High-Level Policy Dialogue on Global Trade Diplomats, policymakers, academics, and…...
Youth@SAIIA'Host Air Aware: Youth-Led'Conference'
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (229+ words) Youth@SAIIA, Breathe Cities and the City of Johannesburg hosted the Air Aware: Youth-Led Conference on Air Pollution Policy and Implementation on 26 February aimed at closing the gap between high-level air quality policy debates and the lived realities of young…...
SAIIA and AUDA-NEPAD Co-Host Strategic G20 Dialogue'on Global Governance'
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (102+ words) Speakers also highlighted the importance of early alignment among African institutions, civil society, and partners to develop common positions ahead of major global engagements while noting that the US G20 presidency has a relatively narrow agenda. They underscored that opportunities still…...