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Written by Rafeeat Aliyu (1)
Monday, 16 January 2012
This paper examines Chinese interests in the African agricultural sector and Africa's response to this interest. It also analyses the accusations of 'land grabbing' levelled at China by some sources. The Chinese Government and individually motivated Chinese farmers have bought and own land in several African countries due to the long history of Chinese presence in the African agricultural sector. On their own part, African Governments have encouraged the growing interests of Chinese companies and have promoted the sharing of knowledge and skills between Chinese and local farmers.
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Written by Arina Muresan (1)
Monday, 16 January 2012
This paper discusses the recent death of Kim Jong II that has triggered international speculation with regard to the future of North Korea. Africa is observing the transition period in North Korea, and this period may present an opportunity to end the nuclear tension with West and Asian counterparts. This paper attempts to describe North Korean frustrations with its current relations and how the country may become more inclined to seek other economic suitors.
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Written by Catherine Akurut (1)
Monday, 16 January 2012
This paper discusses the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) initiative and praises it for addressing some of the challenges that women face. Due to a variety of factors, many women find themselves limited to the informal sector. IGAD, which is an intergovernmental body concerned with the affairs of the Eastern region of Africa, has embarked on a campaign to recognise women as the drivers of development in this region.
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Written by Raeesah Cassim Cachalia (1)
Monday, 16 January 2012
This paper seeks to examine the growing movement towards the radical, far-right in Europe in light of last year’s terrorist attacks in Norway. The paper touches on the challenges to multiculturalism in Europe and places specific emphasis on Europe’s African, immigrant population that has been on the receiving end of increasingly brutal treatment in their host countries.
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Written by Sarah Kiggundu (1)
Monday, 16 January 2012
This paper discusses afforestation in the South African context, covering biodiversity and conservation. The background of the development of legislative policies and guidelines surrounding the afforestation industry are discussed, as well as the tools and assessment plans needed for effective management and decision-making. The paper finds that within the South African context, planning for future development, at a strategic level, through various assessment models, proves to be highly beneficial.
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Written by Annamarie Bindenagel Šehović (1)
Monday, 16 January 2012
This paper considers the importance of intellectual property rights and the role that they play in the response to the HIV & AIDS pandemic, specifically HIV & AIDS drug treatments. It analyses and offers an update on the erstwhile intellectual property right, recommending the collaboration between drug producers as the way forward – for intellectual property rights to benefit all.
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Written by Wayne Brazier (1)
Monday, 16 January 2012
This paper discusses the most prevalent diseases in Africa and the reasons why Africa, and the world, continue to battle disease. The discussion provides a description of leading diseases, such as tuberculosis, cholera, HIV&AIDS and malaria, affecting humankind particularly in Africa. The paper finds that diseases continue to occur because of, inter alia, pervasive poverty, continued person-to-person infections, a compromised physical environment, and under-developed technological and scientific resources especially in the developing world.
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