Corruption continues to plague African nations, impeding socio-economic development and eroding trust in governance. Currently, Africa is estimated to be losing more than $50 billion annually in Illicit financial flows (IFFs), facilitated by corruption. The billions lost annually to IFFs continue to exacerbate poverty, hindering the continent’s progress. Corruption remains a significant challenge across many African states, undermining efforts towards sustainable development, economic growth, and social progress. In the fight against corruption, Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) and National Prosecution Authorities (NPAs) play pivotal roles in upholding accountability, promoting transparency, and fostering good governance. This article explores the critical functions of SAIs…
Christine Dube
Christine Dube is Head of the Governance Insights and Analytics programme. She completed her Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies in 2011, her Honours in Commerce in 2012, and her Master of Commerce at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2013. Her experience includes risk analysis, finance, administration as well as marketing and sales. Her interests include monitoring economic and social developments.
Food and water security are closely intertwined, with the latter undeniably a precursor to the former, and this connection is particularly significant in Africa. The continent faces numerous challenges related to water availability, quality, and equitable distribution, which directly impact its ability to ensure a stable and sufficient food supply for its growing population. This article explores the intricate relationship between Africa’s water and food security by examining specific case studies, ongoing projects, the importance of data, mitigation strategies during droughts, and the continent’s progress towards sustainable development goals. Some key reasons why Africa’s food and water security are interdependent include: Prioritising…
Systematic and systemic marginalisation and the exclusion of any segment of a population in the democracy-building processes undermine the fundamental architecture of democracy. Aspiration Six of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 calls for “an Africa whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth, and caring for children.” Likewise, the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by world leaders in 2015, embodies a roadmap that makes achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment integral to each of its 17 goals. Good and inclusive governance is essential for Africa’s sustainable development, summed up…
