Despite decades of development programs, millions of Africans are still living in extreme poverty. Development efforts have too long employed relief-based strategies or short term gains while the underlying causes of poverty and other challenges we face are unaddressed: Consequently, efforts to eradicate extreme poverty in Africa have failed to make lasting impacts. Read more
The African Prospect is a journal published by the International Institute for Justice and Development Inc. (IIJD) designed to foster increased discussion of the underlying causes of poverty, and enhance the debate of possible solutions.The African Prospect is committed to fostering diverse academic dialogue that draws on original research and first hand experience. To that end, in addition to scholarly work completed by academics and professionals, we encourage the contribution of both graduate and undergraduate work. Visit the AP Page to learn more...
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Currently, the IIJD is in discussions with several Africa governments to reform their institutions of governance and strengthen their justice system. These are communications established for the development of fair legal frameworks and the creation of transparent, independent justice systems and the institutional space at the top necessary for development efforts that effect lasting change.
| Promises and Plans: An Analysis of G8 Aid to Africa | ||
| The G8 Muskoka Summit on June 25th, like previous summits, culminated in pledges that will alleviate specific symptoms of poverty but lack the size, direction, and credibility to generate systemic reform. The leaders of...Read more. | ||
| Rwanda: Violence and Political Oppression Escalating in Months before August Elections | ||
| Though President Paul Kagame has been widely praised in the international community for bringing economic reforms and even received a...Read more | ||
| Guinea: Breaking the Dictatorship Domino Effect | ||
| Similar to many other African elections, Guineans will face a host of familiar names on the presidential ballot, as leaders who have worked to exploit the country scramble to recycle themselves in wake of the political shuffle. Read more | ||
| Africa’s Waning Waters: Dispute over the Nile | ||
| Although Egypt and Sudan have promised their cooperation in resolving the water dilemma, they have staunchly opposed any reduction in their Nile water allocation and have even blocked funding for water development projects in other Nile basin countries, so as not to disrupt their own supply. . Read more | ||
| The Sudan Elections: Endeavoring Democracy in a Most Undemocratic Environment | ||
| Sudan’s recent presidential and parliamentary elections in April, the country’s first multi-party elections in almost 25 years, demonstrated that the country is moving towards a more democratic political system. Read more | ||
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