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WEBISS Africa is a think tank that partners to build knowledge and skills for Africa's security and development. It publishes ISS Today, a newsletter on current issues and events, and conducts research on topics such as China, trade, and human security.
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WEBISS African Futures conducts independent research on Africa's development prospects using a dynamic, and continually updated forecasting platform. It provides policy analysis and scenarios for various sectors, regions, and themes to inform decision-makers, civil society, and experts.
Africa is losing the battle against extreme poverty
WEBJul 13, 2022 · Africa has the highest share of extreme poverty globally, with 34% of its population living on less than US$1.90 a day. The continent is unlikely to meet the SDG target of ending poverty by 2030, but the right policies could deliver significant reductions.
Africa Report | ISS Africa
WEBOct 20, 2022 · ISS Africa is a think tank that produces research and analysis on various issues affecting the continent. The Africa Report series covers topics such as trade, peace, security, and geopolitics in Africa.
Africa in the World - ISS African Futures
WEBSummary This theme starts with an overview of recent trends in power and influence, using trends in Gross Domestic Product per Capita (GDPPC), and then three separate indices of power and influence to understand the likely future evolution on a business as usual forecast. The analysis points to incremental improvements in Africa's material power, at odds with the continent's rapidly growing ...
Democracy crisis or state crisis in Africa? | ISS Africa
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Africa’s myriad governance and security crises are often blamed on a lack of democracy. But is that the case? Or should these crises instead be linked to state dysfunction that disrupts the building of accountable governance systems?
Sub-Saharan Africa - ISS African Futures
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Sub-Saharan Africa is the area of the continent south of the Sahara Desert, with 48 countries and 1.1 billion people in 2019. The web page provides forecasts and scenarios for demographics, economics, poverty, …
ISS Today - ISS Africa
WEBOct 2, 2024 · ISS Today is a news service that covers politics, security, development and human rights in Africa. Read the latest articles on topics such as water scarcity, Rwandan troops in Mozambique, Kenyan-led police mission in Haiti and more.
African protest politics – coincidence, correction or contagion?
WEBAug 19, 2024 · A wave of protests has swept across Africa this year, and explanations have failed to accurately capture their intersectional essence. Indeed, there’s something distinct about this season of unrest compared to previous waves in 2010, 2018 and 2020.
Africa is losing the battle against extreme poverty
WEBThe continent will probably miss the SDG poverty target, but the right policies could deliver significant reductions. About 30 million more Africans fell into extreme poverty (living on …