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Government response to South Africaâ??s homelessness crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic: lessons for policy & practice
Public Health, Societies and Belonging
2024
C. Cross, C. Ndinda
Cross, C. & Ndinda, C. (2024) Government response to South Africaâ??s homelessness crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic: lessons for policy & practice. (HSRC Policy Brief, November). http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23714
When the COVID-19 epidemic spread to South Africa, the government declared a national lockdown, which put a stop to all economic activities. Regulations were drafted to allow only essential services such as healthcare and retail to continue with operations. Everyone in the country was required to stay home, and for the homeless…
Revitalised agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) post-2024
Equitable Education and Economies
2024
S. Theron, K. Mohale
Theron, S. & Mohale, K. (2024) Revitalised agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) post-2024. (HSRC Policy Brief, October). http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23565 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23565
This Policy Brief examines the political landscape and the consequent civic space in preparation for the first democratic general elections scheduled for December 2026. It concludes by advancing policy recommendations for revised policies conducive to the transition that is intended to take place post 2024.
The Sudan crisis: ending the violence and restoring the path to democracy
Office of the CEO
African Institute of South Africa
2024
S. Eddin, E. Mohamed, B. Ngwenya
Eddin, S., Mohamed, E. & Ngwenya, B. (2024) The Sudan crisis: ending the violence and restoring the path to democracy. (HSRC Policy Brief, October). http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23576 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23576 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23576 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23576
Evidently, the conflict is not new and cannot be attributed to the scenes of 15 April 2023, as it is a culmination of a long history of complex dynamics, misunderstandings, and mismanagement. Violating international human rights and humanitarian laws, with women and girls subjected to conflict-related sexual violence. Without…
International and regional interventions should protect children affected by armed conflict in South Sudan during handover: gaps and silences
Developmental, Capable and Ethical State
Equitable Education and Economies
Office of the CEO
African Institute of South Africa
2024
M. Makoae, K. Mohale, M. Monyani, P. Sekhejane
Makoae, M., Mohale, K., Monyani, M. & Sekhejane, P. (2024) International and regional interventions should protect children affected by armed conflict in South Sudan during handover: gaps and silences. (HSRC Policy Brief, October). http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23577 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23577
The aim of this policy brief is to explore how South Sudan can develop and implement effective handover protocols and reintegration strategies for children associated with armed conflict and armed groups. It will explore ways to strengthen legal frameworks and accountability mechanisms for childrenâ??s care, protection and…
Gender, informality and innovation: insights from research in Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal
Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators
2024
P. Majokweni, I. Petersen, S. Mayeki, M. Maziya
Majokweni, P., Petersen, I., Mayeki, S. & Maziya, M. (2024) Gender, informality and innovation: insights from research in Sweetwaters, KwaZulu-Natal. (HSRC Policy Brief, July). http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23516 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23516 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23516 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23516
This policy brief applies a gender lens to exploring innovation in informal businesses. A gender lens can help policymakers understand the innovation behaviour of both men and women-owned businesses towards the development of suitable targeted interventions. The analysis is based on data collected through the Centre for Science,…
The BRICS Parliamentary Forum as a viable parliamentary diplomacy platform: an analysis of the 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum outcomes
Developmental, Capable and Ethical State
2024
Y.F. April, T. Mbandlanyana
April, Y.F. & Mbandlanyana, T. (2024) The BRICS Parliamentary Forum as a viable parliamentary diplomacy platform: an analysis of the 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum outcomes. (HSRC Policy Brief, August). http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23456 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23456 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23456
The objective of this policy brief, therefore, is to present three of the thematic outcomes and critically assess whether parliamentary diplomacy was harnessed in a more meaningful and impactful way. Parliamentary oversight over the workings and decisions of multilateral organisations, continental and regional bodies, such as…
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