Journal articles: 'Community development – Africa'

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Sauders, Chris, and Dawn Nagar. "South Africa and the Southern African Development Community." Journal für Entwicklungspolitik 29, no. 4 (2013): 30–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.20446/jep-2414-3197-29-4-30.

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Kravchenko, Mariia. "Integration associations for Sub-Saharan Africa: history and prospects for development." Bulletin of Mariupol State University. Series: History. Political Studies 10, no. 28-29 (2020): 52–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.34079/2226-2830-2020-10-28-29-52-62.

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The article deals with the main integration associations of such a promising but controversial region, as Sub-Saharan Africa. The author emphasizes the continuity of regional integration associations’ formation that goes back to the colonial times, to the first half of the 20th century. Periodization of ongoing integration processes in Sub-Saharan Africa is proposed in the research. Key milestones for the further regional integration were: - 1963, the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU); and the beginning of Independence for many postcolonial countries of Sub-Saharan Africa; - 1980, the Lagos Plan of Action adoption that led to the establishment in future of the following integration associations for Sub-Saharan Africa: ECOWAS, Economic Community of West African States; COMESA, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa; ECCAS, Economic Community of Central African States; - 1991, the signing of the Abuja Treaty, which called for the African Economic Community creation as the new stage for economic cooperation and integration of the continent, including Sub-Saharan Africa; - 1999-2002, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) transition into the African Union (AU), launching of new partnerships and integration associations for Sub-Saharan Africa, increased integration. At the beginning of the 21st century, there are serious economic and political factors for disintegration in the region. Nevertheless, the following integration associations, as stated in the article, proved to be effective: SADC, Southern African Development Community; EAC, East African Community; COMESA, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. The author argues that the existence since 2015 the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) between EAC, COMESA and SADC marks a significant step forward for strengthening of integration associations for Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as for the achievement of African Union’s purpose to provide the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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Travis, Raphael, Natalie McFarlin, Colin A. J. van Rooyen, and Mel Gray. "Community development in South Africa." International Social Work 42, no. 2 (April 1999): 177–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/002087289904200206.

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Maithya, Paul M. "Advocacy for Monitoring and Evaluation in Community Development Projects in Africa." Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal 1, no. 8 (December 30, 2014): 34–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/assrj.18.708.

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Bollens, S. "Community development in democratic South Africa." Community Development Journal 35, no. 2 (April 1, 2000): 167–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdj/35.2.167.

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Olayinka, Olaniyi Felix. "PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND CORRUPTION: EFFECT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA." Economics & Law 3, no. 1 (May 30, 2021): 18–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.37708/el.swu.v3i1.2.

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Pre-colonial communities occupying the space now known as Africa reflected “paradise on earth” having men of integrity, selfless, with focus on community development. The bonding of man with land and the invocation of land-based – spiritual powers allowed for easy enforcement of good morals and conduct in communities. The partitioning of Africa, with the break of the existing social-cultural bonding and the consolidation under colonisation of communities in Africa made communal bonding un-sustainable. The African ubuntu concept gave way, turning an average African a potential drain on his community under a “winner takes all” syndrome, just as he grabs property indiscriminately. The western legal systems introduce private property ownership, but the legal systems in practice record huge breaches of the rule of law, truncation of justice and development. The paper precisely investigates whether development in Africa can be attained based on legal systems foreign to Africa, rather than through indigenous legal tradition.

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HIRABAYASHI, Atsutoshi. "The reality on Chief's Intervention to Community Development in the Local Government System: A Case Study of a Community Development Project in the Republic of Sierra Leone." Journal of African Studies 2020, no. 97 (May 31, 2020): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.11619/africa.2020.97_1.

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Woodhead, Kate. "Assisting Practice Development in Africa." British Journal of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing 8, no. 4 (November 2007): 86–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1742645607000319.

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ABSTRACTFriends of African Nursing (FoAN) is a small UK based charity which has been teaching perioperative nurses in Africa since 2001. Run entirely by volunteers from amongst the UK perioperative community, it aims to leave a sustainable legacy of educational resource to African nurses working in difficult and sometimes impossible conditions without access to continuing education. This article describes the appalling clinical conditions in which the nurses have to work and the educational framework which has been developed by FoAN to support the nurses learning needs and how that is delivered.

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Kuzmin, D. V., and D. V. Kuzmin. "East African Community: Demographics and Economic Development." Information and Innovations 15, no. 2 (August 14, 2020): 45–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.31432/1994-2443-2020-15-2-45-51.

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Regional economic integration in East Africa, as in sub-Saharan Africa as a whole, remains an urgent task for States. It also arouses the interest of researchers for its features. The basis of regional economic integration in the associations of Africa in the XXI century is a stable macroeconomic dynamics, since the author proceeds from the fact that in the conditions of economic recovery, integration processes in the region are intensified. At the same time, the author believes that the socioeconomic problems common to the countries of Africa or its individual regions can also serve as a basis for the activation of integration processes.

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Barlow, T. W., M. T. Greene, and P. Y. Papalambros. "REVIEW OF DESIGN RESEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA: A DESIGN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE." Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference 1 (May 2020): 1863–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dsd.2020.154.

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AbstractThe design community can contribute significantly to the success of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. Currently, alignment of the design research community on sustainable development goals in Africa is not well understood. In this paper, we review relevant literature and identify trends in research topics studied and in patterns of collaboration between researchers. We find differences in topic representation and collaboration trends between African-based and non-African based researchers. Understanding these differences better will be important for future research.

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Perry, Mia, and Deepa Pullanikkatil. "Transforming international development." Impact 2019, no. 9 (December 20, 2019): 30–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.21820/23987073.2019.9.30.

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THE SUSTAINABLE FUTURES IN AFRICA (SFA) NETWORK<br/> The Sustainable Futures in Africa (SFA) Network is an interdisciplinary collective that brings together researchers, educators, and communities of practice that acknowledge the situated and complex nature of practices and conceptions of sustainability. The Network aims to build understanding, research, and practice in socio-ecological sustainability in Africa.<br/> Specifically, the Network includes the participation of researchers (from geography and earth sciences, community and adult education, applied social arts, health sciences, and engineering); third-sector organisations (working with environmental and social sustainability, with arts and cultural practice, and with community engagement in African contexts); and community stake-holders (living and working in areas of focus). Participants currently span the Uganda, Botswana, Nigeria, Malawi, and the UK, and the reach of the network continues to expand.<br/> THE NETWORK'S AIMS ARE:<br/> To address the relationship between social, cultural, and ecological factors in sustainability in Africa through interdisciplinary research initiatives To discover opportunities in the disparities between ontologies of the global north and the global south inherent in international collaborations and global endeavours To shape and support new opportunities for impact and inquiry that address locally-articulated, socio-ecological challenges The Network’s current infrastructure includes a website (https://sustainablefuturesinafrica.com/) and social media platforms; a growing base of research, funding to support knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening (ESRC, EPSRC & SFC); and a core group of scholars, practitioners, and support staff who are providing the leadership and administration of this initiative.

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White, Aaronette M., and Cheryl A. Potgieter. "Teaching Community Psychology in Postapartheid South Africa." Teaching of Psychology 23, no. 2 (April 1996): 82–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/s15328023top2302_2.

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Community Psychology can play an important role in the post-apartheid psychology curriculum as South Africa struggles to implement its Reconstruction Development Programme. A Community Psychology course was developed to address some of the pressing issues that face the Black majority in South Africa. The course perspective, course structure, reading materials, and assignments are described. The relevance of psychology during the postapantheid era and the challenges that psychologists face at historically Black South African universities are discussed. The course has been contextualized for South Africa; however, it can be adapted to suit any Community Psychology course taught in societies that struggle with racist, sexist, and economic forms of oppression.

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Kabanda, Umar. "Challenges of Capacity Building and Development from Chinas’ Aid Model; a Case Study of the East African Community Countries." Cross-Currents: An International Peer-Reviewed Journal on Humanities & Social Sciences 2, no. 1 (June 16, 2016): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2016.v02i01.001.

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There is an increase of Chinese partnership to African development through loans and grants which are directed to African infrastructural development for capacity development. This development has been implemented on the continent through numerous constructions of infrastructural projects in the form of roads, railways, dams, installation of fibre wires across the East Africa community. This approach to development through aid for infrastructural development is opposed to the former colonial masters’ approach that based on capacity building in their former colonies with a focus of their contribution to African transformation that was directed to the promotion of human rights, democracy and transfer of administrative skills to the African counterparts. This experience of the colonial masters and the new comers the Chinese, their interest as evident in Africa, the same is true for their existence in the East African community. This transformation of the aid model from former colonial masters to Chinese domination of the donor relations inspired the selection of this topic to explain in this paper the challenges the new aid model of Chinese to East African countries contribute to promoting capacity development as it down plays capacity building. A case presentation of the implemented projects in Uganda and Kenya are presented to illustrate the experienced challenges of this Aid model for Africa from the case of the Regional Economic Community of the East African Community

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Kabanda, Umar. "Challenges of Capacity Building and Development from Chinas’ Aid Model; a Case Study of the East African Community Countries." Cross-Currents: An International Peer-Reviewed Journal on Humanities & Social Sciences 2, no. 1 (June 16, 2016): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2016.v02i01.001.

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There is an increase of Chinese partnership to African development through loans and grants which are directed to African infrastructural development for capacity development. This development has been implemented on the continent through numerous constructions of infrastructural projects in the form of roads, railways, dams, installation of fibre wires across the East Africa community. This approach to development through aid for infrastructural development is opposed to the former colonial masters’ approach that based on capacity building in their former colonies with a focus of their contribution to African transformation that was directed to the promotion of human rights, democracy and transfer of administrative skills to the African counterparts. This experience of the colonial masters and the new comers the Chinese, their interest as evident in Africa, the same is true for their existence in the East African community. This transformation of the aid model from former colonial masters to Chinese domination of the donor relations inspired the selection of this topic to explain in this paper the challenges the new aid model of Chinese to East African countries contribute to promoting capacity development as it down plays capacity building. A case presentation of the implemented projects in Uganda and Kenya are presented to illustrate the experienced challenges of this Aid model for Africa from the case of the Regional Economic Community of the East African Community

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Raselekoane, Nanga Raymond. "African languages and the challenges of community development in South Africa." South African Journal of African Languages 34, sup1 (May 20, 2014): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02572117.2014.896521.

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Ratshisusu, Hardin, Mapato Ramokgopa, and Elikana Maroge. "Cross-Border Cartels Enforcement Under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area." Antitrust Bulletin 66, no. 4 (October 21, 2021): 528–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0003603x211045754.

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Effective enforcement of competition laws on a global scale is a prerequisite for open economies, fair trading conditions, and level playing fields, and ultimately, inclusive economic development for improved and better lives. Improving enforcement co-operation between competition authorities has been a priority for the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and International Competition Network for many years. This article argues that there is increased scope for competition authorities in Africa to effectively regulate cross-border cartel activities under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It is recognized that for the AfCFTA to meet its general objectives under Article 3 of the AfCFTA framework agreement, States Parties must develop a framework on competition policy which is part of the second phase of the negotiations that will culminate into a Protocol on Competition Policy. Following a review of competition policies and laws of selected African countries in Southern African Development Community, East African Community, Economic Community of West African States, and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, this article suggests an appropriate competition law and policy for Africa, particularly one that will enhance capability to combat cross-border cartels.

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Schärf, Wilfried. "Community Justice and Community Policing in Post-Apartheid South Africa." IDS Bulletin 32, no. 1 (January 2001): 74–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1759-5436.2001.mp32001009.x.

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Kumar, Ajit. "British Colonial Commonality: East Africa and India." International Journal of Community and Social Development 2, no. 3 (June 3, 2020): 344–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2516602620930947.

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This note examines aspects of colonial commonality between British colonised East Africa and India. Community development as a rural development programme, its presence in academic institutions and its use as an expression in development discourse are some of these commonalities. With the passage of time, British East Africa and India have diverged on some of these commonalities. In India, community development began with great developmental hopes in 1952, but it ended miserably and was soon abandoned as a rural development programme. While it vanished from India’s development lexicon, community development still retains a place in the development discourse of Botswana. It also seems to resonate in the mainstream life of some East African countries unlike in India. But one commonality still continues. Community development finds some place in the halls of academe in both Botswana and India today. To discuss these aspects of colonial commonality, this article moves back-and-forth among Botswana, India and British East Africa. This article needs to be read in the historical context of de-colonisation struggles over developmental ideas in British East Africa and India and the role of the native elites in this process.

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Koen, Vicki, Elizabeth Hermina Ryke, Martha Jacoba Watson, and Elize Sonja Van Eeden. "Community caregivers' perspectives of community well-being in a mining community." Health SA Gesondheid 22 (December 15, 2017): 316–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v22i0.1061.

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Mining communities throughout the Southern African Development Community are faced with numerous challenges impacting on their wellbeing. As part of an integrative multidisciplinary research project, this study sought to explore aspects that affect community wellbeing in the informal Bekkersdal mining community in South Africa from the perspective of local community caregivers. An explorative-descriptive qualitative study including 22 mainly female (91%) participants who were purposively sampled was conducted. As part of data collection, participants answered a series of open-ended questions in a questionnaire and kept journals. Thematic analysis was used to analyze that data. The results indicate aspects that either promote (contribute to) or hinder community wellbeing.

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Augustine Umezurike, Samuel, Chux Gervase Iwu, and Lucky Asuelime. "Socio-economic implications of South Africa’s foreign direct investment in Southern African development." Investment Management and Financial Innovations 13, no. 3 (October 10, 2016): 362–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/imfi.13(3-2).2016.08.

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Notwithstanding its struggles to tame the high levels of poverty and inequality, South Africa is considered as a major economic hub of Africa. However, as an economic hub, there are other countries that perceive South Africa as a capitalist, neo-liberal economy that goes all out to dominate not only its neighbors in the southern hemisphere, but also many other developing nations in the continent. Therefore, the main aim of the study is to assess the socio-economic implications of South Africa’s foreign direct investment in Southern Africa. As far as the authors are concerned, there is yet to be a frank analyses of the varying perspectives, as well as a holistic explanation of the clearly, yet complex relationship which exists between South Africa and many other countries in the southern hemisphere. While the authors acknowledge the efforts of several scholars in trying to juxtapoze the nuances in these relationships, they insist that there has not been a contextual treatment with due consideration for the socio-economic implications of South African business expansion in Africa. Thus, the authors sincerely believe that the paper has serious implications for emerging economies especially in Africa. Other African countries can learn from South Africa’s tactical brilliance; the way it has positioned its economy as a major economic hub in Africa with illustrious attractions that are derived from sophisticated infrastructure, a good educational system, a functional health care system and world class standard ecotourism. The study was conducted using documentary analysis and, therefore, allowed the researchers to source and utilize documents, both in private and public domain, on the basis of their relevance to the research. Keywords: democracy, foreign direct investment, public administration, Southern African Development Community, Southern African Customs Union, Southern African Power Pool, regional cooperation. JEL Classification: H5, N27, 016, 019, 024, 055

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Mazrui, Alamin. "The Indian Experience as a Swahili Mirror in Colonial Mombasa." African and Asian Studies 16, no. 1-2 (March 16, 2017): 167–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15692108-12341376.

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People of Indian descent had long interacted with the Swahili of East Africa. This interrelationship became particularly momentous during British colonial rule that gave additional impetus to Indian migration to East Africa. In time East Africa, in general, and Mombasa, Kenya’s second largest city, in particular, became home to significant populations of Indian settler communities. Motivated by an immigrant psychology and relatively privileged status under colonial rule, Indian immigrants took full advantage of the opportunities to become remarkably successful socially and economically. Local inhabitants were fully aware of the success of Indian immigrants of East Africa, and for some of them, the Indian record became a yard stick for their own successes and failures. Among these was Sheikh Al-Amin bin Ali Mazrui (1891-1947), famed for his reformist ideas about East African Islam. Using his Swahili periodical, Swahifa, he tried to galvanize members of Swahili-Muslim community towards the goal of community uplift by drawing on the experiences of East African Indians as a way of referring them back to some of the fundamentals of a progressive Islamic civilization in matters of the economy, education, and cultural preservation. In this sense, the East African Indian “mirror” became an important means of propagating Sheikh Al-Amin’s agenda of an alternative modernity rooted in Islamic civilization.

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Sidaway, James D. "The (Geo)Politics of Regional Integration: The Example of the Southern African Development Community." Environment and Planning D: Society and Space 16, no. 5 (October 1998): 549–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1068/d160549.

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Although mindful of the context of debates about a global tendency towards the formation of regional communities [of which the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), the North American Free Trade Area (NAFTA), and the European Union (EU) are examples] the author focuses on the nature of regional integration in Southern Africa. In turn, however, the example of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is used to reflect on a number of broader theoretical issues concerning discourses and processes of regional integration. The author notes how, in the early 1980s, the forerunner to the SADC was born (in part) out of a struggle against the apartheid regime in South Africa. Today, the organisation includes the ‘new’ (postapartheid) South Africa and has accordingly shifted its avowed rationale away from an alliance against apartheid towards a scheme for regional integration, ‘development’, and reconstruction. Moving beyond these claims and drawing on interviews, journalistic sources, and official documentation the author seeks to understand the SADC's role as a diplomatic entity—and as operating within the same logics of power as the postcolonial African state.

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Omoruyi, Ikponmwonsa, Stephen Osaherumwen Idahosa, Mahamat Mugadam Mugadam, and Oumar Sidibe. "Nigeria - South Africa Rivalry in Quest for Regional Power Status: from Material Potential to UN Security Council Membership." Vestnik RUDN. International Relations 20, no. 1 (December 15, 2020): 147–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.22363/2313-0660-2020-20-1-147-157.

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The paper explores the role and the power potential of Nigeria and South Africa with special attention to their comparatively high military, economic, political capabilities that enable them to shape and dominate regional agenda. It also analyses the internal, regional and external dynamics within Africa, particularly in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Southern African Development Community (SADC). The paper further thoroughly examines the hegemonic contest for the UN Security Council membership among the dominant African states through the lens of Ezulwini Consensus, as well as the Pan-African credentials of Nigeria and South Africa in accordance to their contribution to ensuring peace, stability and development on continental and sub-regional levels. Nigeria and South Africa are the most important actors on the African continent, but there are obvious constraints undermining their ability to play an effective regional role. Thus, the research was guided by the comparison case-study of Nigeria and South Africa in crucial for understanding power potential areas. The study concludes that although Pan-Africanism stands of Nigeria and South Africa are commendable, both powers mostly follow this strategy for advancing their national interests. Taking into account the whole set of internal and external factors, both countries need to unite their efforts and practical strategies to advance the common goal of Africa development, peace and security.

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Wlokas, Holle L., Peter Westoby, and Sue Soal. "Learning from the literature on community development for the implementation of community renewables in South Africa." Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 28, no. 1 (March 23, 2017): 35. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2017/v28i1a1592.

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Implementation of large-scale wind, solar and hydro projects in South African communities is intended to contribute to local economic development. Government policy, through the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Prog-ramme (REIPPPP), obliges energy companies to share revenue and ownership with local communities, thus providing renewable energy companies with a significant opportunity to position the industry as a significant contributor to community development and thus to the country’s transformation and development agenda. This investigation draws on policy documents and interview data to establish that the policy’s lack of appreciation for existing community development tradition and frameworks, commonly applied in South African development policy and programmes, has weakened its potential. Furthermore, it theoretically positions the emerging practice employed by the renewables industry in the implementation of the REIPPPP requirements, and outlines how existing academic and practical knowledge about community development and company-community relations can provide guidance and support in building an impactful practice.Keywords: community relations and development, REIPPPP, community benefit, project implementation, social performanceHighlights• South Africa is implementing a unique version of pro-poor renewable energy policy. • Industry and local communities and government need to build quality relationships to successfully implement the policy requirements.• The policy and practice ignores established community development traditions and frameworks.• Existing knowledge grounded in South African practice and policy experience can guide the sector’s understanding of and vision for development.

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Cobbett, Matthew. "Community projects: The possibilities in South Africa." Development Southern Africa 4, no. 2 (May 1987): 324–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03768358708439319.

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Thandi, Ngcobo Ntsoaki, and Edmore Ntini. "Civic Education in Community Development in South Africa: Reflections of a Community Development Practitioner." Journal of Sociology and Social Anthropology 8, no. 3 (July 3, 2017): 106–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09766634.2017.1340115.

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CHARLES, ALFRED. "PATHWAY TO POST-2015 NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT: SIDESTEPPING THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND THEIR MAJOR CREATORS." WILBERFORCE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES 2, no. 2 (September 10, 2017): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.36108/wjss/7102.20.0210.

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This paper examined the centripetal and centrifugal forces surrounding the politics of MDGs and Nigeria’s post-2015 development trajectory. The paper interrogated the development trajectory of African countries within the context of core-periphery relations and concludes that the MDGs cannot promote African development. Consequently, it posits that post-2015 development agenda for the poor nations of Africa must be guided by the jettisoning of the International Community and their policies such as the MDGs and the current SDGs.

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Mahadew, Bhavna. "Regional integration in Southern Africa: Evidence from the Southern African Development Community (SADC)." Sustainable Economies 2, no. 2 (April 15, 2024): 102. http://dx.doi.org/10.62617/se.v2i2.102.

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This article provides for an informative review on regional integration in Southern Africa by drawing lessons and evidence from the Souther African Development Community (SADC). It provides for a review of literature on the SADC from a regional integration perspective. SADC has expanded into a more expansive regional organisation in response to the challenges faced in the 1990s, and it currently includes South Africa, the region’s superpower. Furthermore, trade integration is receiving more attention, despite not being a main debate point at the Southern African Development Co-Ordinating Conference (SADCC). The SADC Trade Protocol has been decisive in trade integration. The purpose of the Protocol is to ensure that companies operating in each of the nations in the region may fairly compete to service the 150 million customers that comprise the market as a whole. It is anticipated that regional free trade will increase the likelihood of economic growth, increase intra-SADC commercial activity, create jobs, and elevate the standard of living for SADC residents.

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Debongo Devincy Yanne Sylvaire. "An Analysis of Constraints to Economic and Trade Cooperation between the China-Africa Community with a Shared Future." International Journal of Engineering and Management Research 10, no. 5 (October 5, 2020): 12–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.31033/ijemr.10.5.3.

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The constraints in the economic and trade cooperation of the China-Africa community of shared future that cannot neglect. The main constraints to the development of China-Africa economic cooperation include the imbalance of China-Africa economic and trade, the unitary commodity structure, and competition in the international market. There are differences in the political and legal values between China and Africa. Western developed countries restrict and exclude the economic cooperation between the Chinese and African communities, fabricate the China threat theory, and seek energy and political interests to disrupt the smooth development of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.

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Chioma Ann Udeh, Rosita Eberechukwu Daraojimba, Bukola A. Odulaja, Jennifer Osayawe Atu Afolabi, Damilola Emmanuel Ogedengbe, and Oladapo Olakunle James. "Youth empowerment in Africa: Lessons for U. S. youth development programs." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 21, no. 1 (January 30, 2024): 1942–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.1.2479.

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This scholarly investigation delves into the realm of youth empowerment in Africa, aiming to distill pivotal lessons for enhancing youth development programs in the United States. Anchored in a comparative framework, the study meticulously juxtaposes African and U.S. youth empowerment paradigms, unraveling the intricate tapestry of socio-economic, cultural, and educational dynamics that shape these programs. The study meticulously analyzes various case studies of successful youth empowerment initiatives across diverse African nations. These case studies were selected based on stringent criteria, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the continent's youth empowerment landscape. The methodology eschews statistical or fieldwork analysis, instead focusing on a critical review of existing literature and program reports to glean insights into the efficacy and impact of these initiatives. Central to the findings is the burgeoning demographic of African youth, poised as a catalyst for socio-economic transformation. Despite facing formidable challenges, the study highlights how African youth empowerment programs have triumphed in fostering educational, vocational, and community engagement outcomes. These successes offer a reservoir of strategies and insights applicable to the U.S. context, particularly in enhancing community involvement and resilience among youth. The conclusion synthesizes these insights, emphasizing the transformative potential of youth empowerment in socio-economic development. Recommendations advocate for the integration of African models into U.S. youth programs, emphasizing community-centric approaches, entrepreneurship, and technological integration. This study bridges a crucial knowledge gap and serves as a beacon for future youth empowerment strategies, both in Africa and globally. It underscores the universality of youth aspirations and the power of tailored empowerment strategies in realizing these aspirations.

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Roe, Emery M. "Individualism versus Community in Africa? The Case of Botswana." Journal of Modern African Studies 26, no. 2 (June 1988): 347–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022278x00010521.

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This short note provides one answer to an anomaly that has perplexed many an observer of rural development in sub-Saharan Africa: How is it possible that two deeply-rooted values in some African societies – the people's sense of individualism and their sense of community – have persisted through time when they seem to work against each other?

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Fair, Jo Ellen, and L. Dale Byam. "Community in Motion: Theatre for Development in Africa." African Studies Review 43, no. 3 (December 2000): 179. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/525092.

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Myambo, Kathleen. "Social Values and Community Development in Rural Africa." International Journal of Psychology 25, no. 3-6 (January 1990): 767–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207599008247926.

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Leaver, David, and L. Dale Byam. "Community in Motion: Theatre for Development in Africa." International Journal of African Historical Studies 34, no. 3 (2001): 714. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3097596.

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Nezic, T., and W. A. Kerr. "A Market and Community Development in West Africa." Community Development Journal 31, no. 1 (January 1, 1996): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdj/31.1.1.

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Stranger-Johannessen, Espen, Marlene Asselin, and Ray Doiron. "New perspectives on community library development in Africa." New Library World 116, no. 1/2 (January 12, 2015): 79–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nlw-05-2014-0063.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the constraints of and opportunities for the role of African community libraries in development, using an ecological framework for library development. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on a review of the literature and the three authors’ own experiences, the paper critically examines community libraries, mainly from Uganda and Ethiopia, and frames the analysis within an ecological framework of library development. Findings – There are many examples of community libraries that realize various elements of the ecological framework (context/environment, equity/social justice, partnerships/interactions, and action/research). Practical implications – The ecological framework further developed in this paper helps community library leaders to critically examine their programmes and services and develop strategies for further growth, and suggests closer collaboration between community librarians, local communities, and researchers. Originality/value – This paper addresses the need to move beyond community library research on the predominant outputs (library statistics) and outcomes (societal value/impact) models, adding a critical perspective of the larger social and political structures that limit and shape the development of community libraries.

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Michaud, James, Elena Lvina, Bella L. Galperin, Terri R. Lituchy, Betty Jane Punnett, Ali Taleb, Clive Mukanzi, et al. "Development and validation of the Leadership Effectiveness in Africa and the Diaspora (LEAD) scale." International Journal of Cross Cultural Management 20, no. 3 (December 2020): 361–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1470595820973438.

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This article contributes to the literature on cross-cultural leadership by describing the development and validation of the Leadership Effectiveness in Africa and the Diaspora (LEAD) Scale. The LEAD Scale is a culturally sensitive measure of leadership effectiveness in the understudied settings of Africa and the African diaspora. A combination of methods and four studies using samples from Africa and the African diaspora based in Canada, the USA, and the Caribbean were used to develop the measure. Using the grounded theory approach and the Delphi technique ( n = 192), followed by a set of increasingly rigorous tests including exploratory factor analysis ( n = 441), confirmatory factor analysis ( n = 116), and a test of measure invariance ( n =1384), we developed and validated a culturally sensitive measure of effective leadership. Our results demonstrate that spirituality, tradition and community-centredness are important and culturally specific components of leadership in Africa and the African diaspora. This paper provides a validated measure of leadership and offers recommendations regarding the use of the measure by managers and researchers working in Africa or with African diaspora.

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Ramaano, Azwindini Isaac. "The economic-administrative role of geographic information systems in rural tourism and exhaustive local community development in African marginalized communities." Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research 40, no. 2 (August 16, 2022): 180–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/agjsr-04-2022-0020.

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PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine the latent part of geographic information systems in inclusive sustainable rural tourism, community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) and community development and empowerment in Southern Africa, Africa generally and many rural areas elsewhere worldwide.Design/methodology/approachThe viewpoint utilizes literature and document reviews to assess African and worldwide agricultural, environmental and tourism resources management scenarios. It thus liaises with CBNRM and geographic information systems in sustainable tourism and local community development applications.FindingsThis review viewpoint uncovers a better potential synergetic relationship between tourism and rural (agricultural) activities that geographic information systems along a concept of CBNRM can amplify. Hence, it has poised a need for a decent and integrated tourism strategy to develop and empower the pertinent communities in many rural and marginalized areas within the continent.Originality/valueMany rural communities in Southern Africa and Africa broadly dwell in low-income areas. Such milieus are rich in natural biodiversity, including tourism destination areas. Geographic information systems, sustainable tourism and CBNRM can form a gestalt of local community development projects within their environs.

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Nkhata, Mwiza Jo. "The Short Happy Life of the SADC Tribunal: the Perils of Regional Integration in Southern Africa." African Journal of Legal Studies 11, no. 1 (June 11, 2018): 1–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/17087384-12340026.

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AbstractUnder the Treaty Establishing the Southern African Development Community (the Treaty) one of the institutions of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was the Southern African Development Community Tribunal (the Tribunal). The Tribunal was established as the sole judicial organ of SADC. The Tribunal was established as part of the reorganisation of regional integration efforts within Southern Africa. The global atmosphere prevailing at the time the Tribunal was established, together with the lofty statements in the SADC’s founding instruments, suggest that there was a regional commitment to the ideals of human rights, rule of law and democracy among SADC member States. The Tribunal’s life, however, was short-lived. This paper analyses the prospects and lessons for regional integration within the SADC region from the perspective of the disbanding of the Tribunal and attempts to decipher the implications of the disbanding for regional integration in Southern Africa.

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Shen, Simon. "A constructed (un)reality on China's re-entry into Africa: the Chinese online community perception of Africa (2006–2008)." Journal of Modern African Studies 47, no. 3 (July 28, 2009): 425–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022278x09003991.

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ABSTRACTChina's 21st-century re-entry into Africa has been made with considerable new fanfare and in a manner that contrasts sharply with the Maoist ideologist policy of the 1960s. However, how the Chinese perceive Africa, as expressed by the online community, has been little studied. In a country where full democracy and complete freedom of expression are still lacking, online communication arguably plays a particularly significant role. When it comes to topics in China which are not frequently addressed in the public domain, the flow of information among the online community is paramount in shaping public perceptions. The result of systematic qualitative research on the online community in China, this paper aims to bridge the gap between formal studies of Sino-African relations and online perceptions. Reconstructing the online image of Africa is essential in understanding not only contemporary Sino-African relations from the popular perspective but also the distorted nature of information that circulates in Chinese cyberspace.

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Mwangi, Teresia Wambui, and Michel Mutabazi. "Analysis of Human Development of Kenya." International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability 11, no. 4 (April 15, 2023): 45–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/ijdes.13/vol11n44573.

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Kenya, like many other countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, still has problems with poverty, inequality, health, education, and environmental concerns, all of which limit its capacity for full human progress. The aim of this study was to analyse the human development of Kenya using the HDI index. HDI is a composite measurement of human well-being that includes data on life expectancy, income, and education. This study specifically analyzed the trends in HDI of Kenya since 2012 to 2022 and compared it with other countries in East African Community. A multidimensional concept was investigated using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The research of human development was concentrated on Kenya and the countries of the East Africa Community, basing on secondary data from existing Governmental and Non-Governmental publications. The geometric mean of the normalised indices for life expectancy, GNI, and education makes up the HDI. The life expectancy at birth is used to evaluate the health dimension, while the mean number of years spent in school for persons 25 years and older and the anticipated number of years spent in school for young children are used to evaluate the education dimension. The measure of the standard of life is the gross national income per person. Kenya is a country with a medium level of human development, ranked 152nd out of 189 nations in 2022 with HDI of 0.598. A number of factors, including inequalities, influence the HID in Kenya. The results of this analysis highlight Kenya's accomplishments in terms of human development over the previous ten years. Kenya had the highest HDI score in East African Community, followed by Tanzania and Uganda. For the recommendation the policymakers and stakeholders can apply these findings to design targeted strategies and policies that address regional differences, promote gender equality, and further boost human development in Kenya and East African Community.

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Ndegwa, Stephen N. "The Struggle for Relevance in African Studies: An African Student’s Perspective." Issue: A Journal of Opinion 20, no. 2 (1992): 42–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0047160700501541.

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The African student studying about Africa in the United States participates in two communities. The first community is the academic one in which studies of Africa are pursued; the second community is the existential one with which the individual identifies outside academe—most often the country of origin or the continent in general. (By existential community I mean the community to which the student has profound personal ties, such as family and friendships, and an enduring commitment.) Each community has its own values, commitments, and immediate agendas. As a member of the academic community, the African student must contribute to theoretical advancement; and, as a privileged member of an existential community, he or she must contribute to the development process.

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Heyns, Anri. "Mining Community Development in South Africa: A Critical Consideration of How the Law and Development Approach the Concept “Community”." Law and Development Review 12, no. 2 (May 27, 2019): 561–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ldr-2019-0022.

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Abstract The legislative system that provides for the socio-economic development of mining communities in South Africa has been under significant scrutiny in recent times. Various instances of conflict between mining communities and mining companies, of which the Marikana Massacre of 2012 is certainly the most noteworthy, show that mining communities expect mining companies to contribute more to the improvement of their living conditions. The relationship between mining communities and mining companies are exposed to the various socio-economic challenges that other sectors of the South African economy currently face. However, considering the legislative system in the mining industry specifically and in terms of a conceptual approach may show to the unique challenges the industry faces when it comes to mine community development. A conceptual approach requires asking whether the way in which the legislative system is framed and the rhetoric it promotes do not create expectations with mining communities that cannot be met by mining companies, because mining communities are not accurately depicted in the legislative system. The legislative system promotes “mine community development” by means of a complex interaction between various pieces of legislation and policy guidelines. At the centre of this interaction are the definitions of “community” and “mine community”. These definitions have been amended quite a few times since the enactment of the legislative system, attesting to the difficulty for the law to capture “community”. The latest iterations of the definitions are criticised for their ambiguity, causing uncertainty as to who should benefit from mine community development. This paper proposes that there is a conceptual problem when catering for communities, and not individuals, in a development paradigm, posing challenges for accurately defining “community”. It is not argued that community development should not be promoted, but a possible reason for why mine community development is not successful is proposed. The South African mining legislative system will be considered in parallel with relevant international legal instruments.

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Justice Chika Igbokwe, Bukola A, Odulaja, Foluke Eyitayo Adediran, Ololade Elizabeth Adewusi, Rosita Ebere Daraojimba, and Beatrice Adedayo Okunade. "Urban community development: Reviewing non-profit impact in the USA and Africa." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 21, no. 2 (February 28, 2024): 113–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.2.0422.

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Urban community development is a multifaceted challenge that demands innovative and sustainable solutions. This paper conducts a comprehensive review of the impact of non-profit organizations in facilitating urban community development, drawing comparisons between the contexts of the United States and various regions in Africa. With a focus on the role of non-profits, this study examines the strategies, challenges, and outcomes of community development initiatives in urban settings. The literature review provides an overview of urban community development and underscores the increasing importance of non-profit organizations as key contributors to positive change. The paper then delves into a comparative analysis of non-profit projects in urban areas, exploring both the similarities and distinctive factors influencing community development efforts in the USA and Africa. The methodology section details the research approach, emphasizing data collection from diverse sources, including academic literature, non-profit reports, and case studies. Through a qualitative analysis, the study identifies key themes, success factors, and challenges associated with non-profit engagement in urban community development. The comparative analysis reveals common patterns, such as the importance of community engagement and grassroots participation, as well as unique challenges shaped by cultural, economic, and governance differences. Success factors, including effective partnerships and adaptive strategies, emerge as crucial components in achieving sustainable outcomes. The implications and recommendations section discusses the potential policy changes, community engagement strategies, and areas for future research. Recognizing the vital role of non-profits in urban community development, this study aims to inform stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners about effective approaches and lessons learned from both the USA and African contexts. This research underscores the dynamic nature of urban community development and emphasizes the significance of non-profit organizations in fostering positive change. By examining and comparing experiences in the USA and Africa, this study contributes to a nuanced understanding of effective strategies for non-profit impact in urban environments, offering insights that can inform future initiatives and policies on a global scale.

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Beatrice Adedayo Okunade, Bukola A, Odulaja, Foluke Eyitayo Adediran, Ololade Elizabeth Adewusi, Rosita Ebere Daraojimba, and Justice Chika Igbokwe. "Community development programs in Rural Africa: An effectiveness review." International Journal of Science and Research Archive 11, no. 1 (February 28, 2024): 1217–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0185.

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Community Development Programs (CDPs) play a pivotal role in fostering positive change and sustainable development in rural Africa. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of such programs, shedding light on their impact, challenges, and potential avenues for improvement. In recent decades, numerous CDPs have been implemented across rural Africa, aiming to address a myriad of socio-economic challenges faced by local communities. These programs typically encompass a range of initiatives, including infrastructure development, healthcare services, education, and livelihood improvement. The overarching goal is to empower communities, enhance their resilience, and foster long-term growth. The effectiveness of CDPs in rural Africa is a multifaceted subject, influenced by various factors. One key aspect is the context-specific nature of each community, necessitating tailored approaches that consider local cultures, traditions, and needs. Successful programs often demonstrate a deep understanding of these contextual nuances, fostering community engagement and ownership. While some CDPs have shown remarkable success in achieving their intended outcomes, challenges persist. Limited financial resources, inadequate infrastructure, and political instability can hinder the implementation of these programs. Additionally, the top-down approach adopted by some initiatives may result in a lack of community participation and, consequently, suboptimal outcomes. It is imperative to adopt a participatory and inclusive approach that involves local stakeholders in the decision-making process, ensuring sustainability and long-term impact. This review also highlights the importance of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in assessing the effectiveness of CDPs. Rigorous data collection and analysis are essential for understanding the real impact of these programs on key indicators such as poverty reduction, healthcare access, and educational attainment. In conclusion, while Community Development Programs have made significant strides in rural Africa, there is room for improvement. Tailoring interventions to the specific needs of each community, fostering community participation, and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation processes are crucial steps toward enhancing the effectiveness of these programs. The findings of this review contribute to the ongoing discourse on community development in rural Africa, providing insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers alike.

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Possi, Ally. "The East African Court of Justice: Towards Effective Protection of Human Rights in the East African Community." Max Planck Yearbook of United Nations Law Online 17, no. 1 (2013): 173–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/18757413-90000084.

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Human rights in Africa are under the microscope of regional and subregional mechanisms. The regional mechanism is under the auspices of the African Union (AU), in which human rights come under the scrutiny of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Sub-regional organizations, established as Regional Economic Communities (RECs), have recently developed their own jurisprudence in promoting and protecting human rights in Africa through their legally constituted institutions. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have emerged as front runners in realizing human rights in Africa. The principles governing the operations of the EAC in meeting its objectives include the promotion and protection of human rights. The EAC has established the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), tasked with interpreting and ensuring the application of the EAC Treaty. This article pinpoints key challenges that the EACJ is currently encountering and tries to find possible solutions which can improve the functioning of the EACJ to effectively protect human rights in the Community.

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Bokeriya, Svetlana A., and Alexandra V. Khudaykulova. "UN Peacekeeping in Africa: Nature, Scope and Development." Vestnik RUDN. International Relations 23, no. 3 (September 30, 2023): 435–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.22363/2313-0660-2023-23-3-435-450.

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The hybrid nature and scope of contemporary conflicts, the terrorism threat, and the dramatic increase in competition for resources, global militarization and security challenges in Africa do not only carry the risk of state collapse, but have conditioned concerted efforts by national, regional and international actors to protect human rights and remedy the humanitarian situation. In many ways, the African continent with its unique and diverse nature of conflicts has become a platform for the renewal of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping through the development of new operational and normative practices and strategies that, as a distinctive feature of the UN missions in the African continent, have gradually moved from the status of innovations to the category of quite commonplace global practice. This article attempts to assess UN peacekeeping in Africa from the 1960s till 2022. The authors examine the characteristics, nature and scope of peacekeeping operations (PKOs) as well as strategies for transforming peacekeeping mandates. Using a problem-chronological approach, comparative analysis and quantitative assessments of the UN peacekeeping missions, the formats of cooperation with regional organizations (the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)), gender composition of the UN missions, in particular, the authors come to the natural conclusion that the number of the UN peacekeeping operations and political missions in Africa remains high and their mandates have expanded and become more complex with increased activity of the leading world powers. The authors conclude that stabilization and conflict resolution in Africa will greatly depend on effective cooperation between the UN and regional organizations, as well as on the UN reforms and its ability to adapt rapidly to changing conflict scenarios in each African state.

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Chigozie, Chilaka. "COVID-19 AND REGIONALISM IN AFRICA: THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC) RESPONSE." International Journal of Advanced Research in Global Politics, Governance and Management 2, no. 1 (September 3, 2020): 118–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.48028/iiprds/ijargpgm.v2.i1.09.

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This paper x-rayed COVID-19 and regionalism in Africa focusing on the response of the Sothern African Development Community (SADC). It tried to examine the trend of COVID-19 on the SADC sub-region; the impact of COVID-19 on the sub-region and responses by SADC member states. The paper notes that COVID-19 pandemic has had a deleterious effect on SADC member states with many lives lost and more still recovering from the virus. The pandemic no doubt has impacted considerably on economic activities such as tourism, education, aviation, and other major sectors of the region’s economy. It may be too early to know the full impact of COVID-19 on the SADC sub-region. To date the experience of member states are varied. While the SADC member states have responded well to the pandemic, member states should among others prioritize testing for persons exhibiting symptoms, including health workers and others who are in the line of the fight against COVID-19 and monitor ongoing services rendered by health workers in other to identify gaps to be filled.

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McCormick, P. K. "Telecommunications reform in Southern Africa: the role of the Southern African Development Community." Telecommunications Policy 27, no. 1-2 (February 2003): 95–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0308-5961(02)00094-0.

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Lamb, Guy. "Safeguarding the Republic? The South African Police Service, Legitimacy and the Tribulations of Policing a Violent Democracy." Journal of Asian and African Studies 56, no. 1 (February 2021): 92–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0021909620946853.

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Since 1994 the South African Police Service (SAPS) has undertaken various efforts to build legitimacy in South Africa. Extensive community policing resources have been made available, and a hybrid community-oriented programme (sector policing) has been pursued. Nevertheless, public opinion data has shown that there are low levels of public trust in the police. Using Goldsmith’s framework of trust-diminishing police behaviours, this article suggests that indifference, a lack of professionalism, incompetence and corruption on the part of the police, particularly in high-crime areas, have eroded public trust in the SAPS. Furthermore, in an effort to maintain order, reduce crime and assert the authority of the state, the police have adopted militaristic strategies and practices, which have contributed to numerous cases of excessive use of force, which has consequently weakened police legitimacy in South Africa

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