A persistent theme within commentary on policymaking across Africa is an emphasis on the “negative lessons” we can draw from policymaking failures. Questions are asked about what led to the negative consequences of policy on issues such as youth unemployment or corruption, with these policymaking deficiencies used as an example of what policymakers should not do.
Following the release of the latest Auditor General report into the state of municipal finance, GGA's Pranish Desai spoke with SAfm about what is needed to improve the state of local governance in South Africa. Listen below: ...
On a recent trip to Zambia, GGA's Pranish Desai gave two media interviews about the work GGA does. One was as part of a documentary feature produced by the Zambian National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) televised on Africa Day, 25 May 2022. The other was a...
Multi-sectoral interventions, including community-based organisations, business councils, industry associations, trade unions, and Chapter 9 institutions, will be crucial in addressing the aftermath of the KZN floods.
In recent years, it has become commonplace to draw analogies between data and natural resources. One often encounters the phrase “data is the new oil”, while the competition over the acquisition and harvesting of data has been likened to the gold rush. Amidst these...
The fourth national census in South Africa’s democratic history commenced on 2 February 2022. For the first time, and partly as a response to the complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 census contains a large-scale online component, with South...
Introduction The 2021 South African Local Government Elections (LGEs) saw the lowest voter turnout in the history of South Africa’s electoral democracy. Overall turnout for the election was recorded at 45.86%, and of the nine provinces, only the Northern Cape saw...
In the aftermath of South Africa’s Local Government Elections on 1 November 2021, youth voter participation was one of the most discussed issues. Listen to Good Governance Africa’s data analyst Pranish Desai’s interview with CapeTalk Radio, where he speaks about some...
There are many contestations over the definition and constitution of ‘youth’. In South Africa, according to the recent National Youth Policy, those within the age group of 15-34 make up more than a third (34.7%) of the population. At the age of 16, one can register to...
In the aftermath of South Africa’s Local Government Elections on 1 November 2021, low voter was one of the most discussed developments. Watch Good Governance Africa’s data analyst Pranish Desai's interview on eNCA, where he speaks about some of the causes and...
A persistent theme within commentary on policymaking across Africa is an emphasis on the “negative lessons” we can draw from policymaking failures. Questions are asked about what led to the negative consequences of policy on issues such as youth unemployment or corruption, with these policymaking deficiencies used as an example of what policymakers should not do.
Following the release of the latest Auditor General report into the state of municipal finance, GGA's Pranish Desai spoke with SAfm about what is needed to improve the state of local governance in South Africa. Listen below: ...
On a recent trip to Zambia, GGA's Pranish Desai gave two media interviews about the work GGA does. One was as part of a documentary feature produced by the Zambian National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) televised on Africa Day, 25 May 2022. The other was a...
Multi-sectoral interventions, including community-based organisations, business councils, industry associations, trade unions, and Chapter 9 institutions, will be crucial in addressing the aftermath of the KZN floods.
In recent years, it has become commonplace to draw analogies between data and natural resources. One often encounters the phrase “data is the new oil”, while the competition over the acquisition and harvesting of data has been likened to the gold rush. Amidst these...
The fourth national census in South Africa’s democratic history commenced on 2 February 2022. For the first time, and partly as a response to the complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 census contains a large-scale online component, with South...
Introduction The 2021 South African Local Government Elections (LGEs) saw the lowest voter turnout in the history of South Africa’s electoral democracy. Overall turnout for the election was recorded at 45.86%, and of the nine provinces, only the Northern Cape saw...
In the aftermath of South Africa’s Local Government Elections on 1 November 2021, youth voter participation was one of the most discussed issues. Listen to Good Governance Africa’s data analyst Pranish Desai’s interview with CapeTalk Radio, where he speaks about some...
There are many contestations over the definition and constitution of ‘youth’. In South Africa, according to the recent National Youth Policy, those within the age group of 15-34 make up more than a third (34.7%) of the population. At the age of 16, one can register to...
In the aftermath of South Africa’s Local Government Elections on 1 November 2021, low voter was one of the most discussed developments. Watch Good Governance Africa’s data analyst Pranish Desai's interview on eNCA, where he speaks about some of the causes and...