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Thursday, December 06, 2007
Nelson Alusala (ISS)-The recent conference on human security and the state of research and practice on arms control and armed violence reduction in Africa, held in Cape Town from 26 to 28 November underscored the increasing need to link research and policy in Africa, especially in the field of human security. The conference brought together experts and researchers from across the world, all with experience in Africa, to examine Africa’s research capability in the context of increasing global security challenges. At the conclusion of the conference the clear to African policy makers was: "Ignore research at your own peril, since a society that does not understand itself does not care about its future!"
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IRIN—The 4,500-strong European force expected to start arriving in Chad and the Central African Republic in November to protect aid workers and some 500,000 displaced civilians is on hold for now. The force, known as EUFOR, currently consists of 23 military personnel holed up in a hotel in Chad’s capital N’djamena, 700 km west of the conflict zone.
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Wednesday, December 05, 2007
The AU Monitor is launching its Monthly Discussion Paper series.
Each month we will bring you an original article that we hope will promote discussion, debate and sharing among the community of citizens and civil society across Africa committed to the ideals of pan-Africanism and a people-driven union.
In the first of its kind, this month’s paper, written by Professor Mammo Muchie, examines the necessity for a pan-African monetary union. Professor Muchie argues for “the creation of a unified African strategy and unified approach to dealing with the outside donor world by neutralising the poison of money as honey that donor aid has come to be in Africa.” He provides a historic and contemporary context for the unification of monetary and customs systems across Africa and argues for a dual currency system for the self-financing of African development and for sustained self-determination.
We expect that you will find Professor Muchie’s article captivating and look forward to reading your opinions, comments and feedback.
To read and comment on Professor Muchie’s paper, please visit http://www.pambazuka.org/forums/viewforum/2/.
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Charles Mutasa (AFRODAD)—Aid has a critical role to play in the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals in many developing countries, especially when it is deployed effectively in an accountable manner as part of a wider development strategy; it makes a lasting difference in helping people to lift themselves out of poverty. Of key importance to aid delivery and management has been the issues of accountability and policy dialogue.
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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
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Monday, December 03, 2007
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Sunday, December 02, 2007
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Saturday, December 01, 2007
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