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Introduction

The work of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Africa

September 9, 2008 - The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s work in Africa is concentrated in the regions Southern Africa, Eastern Africa/Horn of Africa, and Nigeria. Our main mission is the support of civil society participation in political decision-making processes. more»

Current

Background Paper

Closure of the Heinrich Böll Foundation office in Ethiopia

November 21, 2012 - The Heinrich Böll Foundation will close its office in Ethopia. Under the current political and legal circumstances, the office cannot, in the foreseeable future, fulfil its mission of promoting democratisation, gender justice and sustainable development. Barbara Unmüßig, Steffen Heizmann, Kirsten Maas-Albert, Patrick Berg more»

The African COP: COP 17 Analysis and Outlook

- November 7, 2012 - What were the expectations for COP 17 in Durban in 2011 and what does it mean for COP 18? The climate summit was hosted 2011 by South Africa which is located in a region that stands to be tremendously affected by climate change. This year participants of the summit in Doha must find a solution for financing adaptation as well as making the Green Climate Fund operational.  Kulthoum Omari more»

The Power of Youth for Environmental Justice

- October 31, 2012 - The Arab world has witnessed uprisings from its youth, who are demanding more democratic governance systems, and particularly social justice, which implies both economic and environmental justice. But those regimes remain unaware of the power of the youth, who can deliver solutions for climate change. Waleed Mahmoud Mansour more»
Wind Farm in Egypt

After spring comes? Recent development investments into the MENA region

- October 31, 2012 - In the wake of the Arab Spring, G8 countries and other nations have pledged major sums to stabilize the region. These financial and economic support packages could also fail to stabilize the region. Successfully managing the wide range of risks involved in the region requires addressing vulnerabilities directly in order to turn what will be a low-carbon and resource-constrained future from a risk into an opportunity.  Sabrina Schulz more»
Women carrying water barrels in Egypt 2008

The Middle East and North Africa’s Water Resources in a Changing Climate

- October 31, 2012 - The Middle East and North Africa region is particularly vulnerable to climate change because of its already scarce water resources, the high levels of aridity, and the long coastal stretch. Adaptation to the impacts of climate change must start from now to build up the resilience of the affected countries and communities within. Nadim Farajallah more»

Perspectives #02/2012

Do Parliaments Matter? African Legislatures and the Advance of Democracy

- August 9, 2012 - The articles in this issue of Perspectives seek to reflect on the extent to which African legislatures have taken steps that mark their shift from being the “weakest link” of government to stronger, independent institutions. In essence, we ask – do African Parliaments really occupy the privileged position accorded to them in representational democracies? more»
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Recordings Albrecht Thaer Kolloquium 2010

- 1. Dezember 2010 - On 18 and 19 November 2010, the annual Albrecht Thaer Kolloquium, co-hosted by the Humboldt University Berlin and Heinrich Böll Foundation, brought together a group of international environmental scientists to debate the imperative to adapt our political and economic systems to the unprecedented challenge of environmental and climate change. mehr»
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Ken Wiwa, son of Ken-Saro Wiwa

"A better world is possible"

- November 10, 2010 - 15 years ago, the Nigerian writer and activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was executed together with 8 other activists by the Nigerian government. His son, Ken Wiwa, remembers his fathers spirit and cause.
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Study

Gender and Climate Change in Southern Africa

- Although various studies have focused on climate change impacts and adaptation opportunities in Africa, few have focused on the household level and in particular on gender differentiated impacts of climate change. This study, commissioned by Heinrich Böll Stiftung, provides an analysis and summary of the findings of eight case studies carried out in four southern African countries. Furthermore, the study aims to identify various policies, programmes and activities that could address these issues. more»
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E-PAPER

Global Climate Politics in the Congo Basin

- November 27, 2009 - The destruction of tropical forests contributes between percent of the greenhouse gases generated by human activity. Donor governments consider Congo Basin countries to be prime candidates for REDD (UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries), and national governments in the region are eager to seize the opportunity. more»
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Study

High Food Prices – Who gets the Money?

- April 2, 2009 - A maize shortage has led to an unprecedented price hike in Kenya; government has declared the food insecurity a national disaster. Many Kenyans attribute food price inflation to mismanagement and corruption. But to what extent does it result from actual scarcity? Do food crop producers - many of them small farmers - profit from high food prices? By Heike Höffler and Booker Owuor Ochieng more»

Ecology

The African COP: COP 17 Analysis and Outlook

November 7, 2012 - What were the expectations for COP 17 in Durban in 2011 and what does it mean for COP 18? The climate summit was hosted 2011 by South Africa which is located in a region that stands to be tremendously affected by climate change. This year participants of the summit in Doha must find a solution for financing adaptation as well as making the Green Climate Fund operational.  Kulthoum Omari more»

The Power of Youth for Environmental Justice

- October 31, 2012 - The Arab world has witnessed uprisings from its youth, who are demanding more democratic governance systems, and particularly social justice, which implies both economic and environmental justice. But those regimes remain unaware of the power of the youth, who can deliver solutions for climate change. Waleed Mahmoud Mansour more»

BRIEFING PAPER

Locking up the Future - Unconventional Oil in Africa

- November 21, 2011 - What price our future energy?
This short briefing gives an overview of three investments in unconventional oil in Africa currently in prospect in the context of debates about the need to mitigate global environmental threats and ensure sustainable development. more»

Introduction

The Environment in Africa

- September 18, 2008 - Gradually, environmental movements are forming in some African countries. The Heinrich Böll Foundation helps network groups that are advocating sustainable development and effective environmental protection. more»

Appeal

Africa Speaks up on Climate Change

- January 10, 2008 - Africa is the continent that will be hit hardest by climate change. Unpredictable rains and floods, prolonged droughts, subsequent crop failures, and rapid desertification have already begun to change the face of our continent. Africa’s poor will be particularly hit by rising temperatures. more»

Democracy

Comment

Xenophobic attacks in South Africa: Not a completely new phenomenon

- May 22, 2008 - For more than one week South Africa has been shaken by violent attacks against migrants. According to the police, more than 40 deaths are already recorded. Hundreds of people - among them women and children - were attacked, injured, raped, and their homes were plundered and burned down. A comment by Vincent Williams more»

Zimbabwe Between Military Regime and Civilian State

- August 26, 2008 - The Zimbabwean struggle for democracy looks set to continue for some time to come. The MDC-T needs to ensure that future rounds of mediation will take place within a more equitable, framework. By Keren Ben-Zeev more»

Introduction

Democracy and Civil Society in Africa

- September 16, 2008 - In Africa’s newly democratized countries, churches, trade unions, journalists’ associations, or women’s organizations act as an important corrective to government power. The Heinrich Böll Foundation helps civil society organizations to mobilize the public through knowledge transfer, campaigns, and communication. more»

Introduction

Conflict Management in Africa

- September 16, 2008 - Internationally, Africa is believed to be the continent with the most wars and conflicts. The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s conflict management program concentrates on cooperation with local stakeholders. more»

Gender

Introduction

Gender in Africa

September 16, 2008 - Patriarchal social systems still dominate in Africa today. The Heinrich Böll Foundation supports organizations that stand up for women’s rights and demand greater political, social, and economic participation for women. more»

Regions

Southern Africa

September 23, 2008 - In South Africa, safeguarding and adding to the young democracy’s achievements are key issues. In light of the dominance of the ANC and of the executive authorities, the Foundation aims to contribute to strengthening democratic institutions and to improving cooperation between civil society and political decision-makers. more»

Nigeria

- September 23, 2008 - In Nigeria, civil society is increasingly involved in difficult democratization and conflict management processes. Even though women have been active for centuries in large areas of Nigeria as traders and businesswomen, they still must overcome many obstacles in order to participate in the political system. more»
An event with our project partner EDGE, Sudan 2008

East Africa / Horn of Africa

- September 23, 2008 - The regions East Africa and Horn of Africa are home to complex conflicts. The political crisis in Kenya after the December 2007 election revealed entrenched political and social problems in a country often described as an island of stability. more»

Ethiopia

- September 30, 2008 - In 2006, the Ethiopian country office was opened in Addis Ababa. Nairobi is the ideal location for networking civil society organizations in the Horn of Africa region. Through our Ethiopian office, the Foundation is better able to observe the work of the African Union and make contacts. more»

Publications

Perspectives #02/2012

Do Parliaments Matter? African Legislatures and the Advance of Democracy

August 9, 2012 - The articles in this issue of Perspectives seek to reflect on the extent to which African legislatures have taken steps that mark their shift from being the “weakest link” of government to stronger, independent institutions. In essence, we ask – do African Parliaments really occupy the privileged position accorded to them in representational democracies? more»
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Publication series on democracy, Volume 28

Sudan after Separation - New Approaches to a New Region

- June 26, 2012 - Hardly a year has passed since Sudan split in two. For much of the time, both sides have been embroiled in conflict. The Heinrich Böll Foundation has brought together a group of authors to reflect on the challenges of the post-separation era. Their contributions lay out new approaches to a new region, providing guidance to understand the complex political realities of the two Sudans, and pointing out areas where constructive international engagement is possible.  more»
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Four Years after the World Food Price Crisis: The Governance of World Food Security

- October 14, 2011 - The 2007–2008 world food price crisis caused political and economical instability and social unrest in both poor and developed nations. This was only the latest example for a functioning food system being an indispensable pillar of a stable economy and a society capable of reproducing itself. A new study outlines steps how the intergovernmental Committee on World Food Security could be expanded towards a politically relevant international steering committee. Nora McKeon more»
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Publication series democracy, Volume 18

Sudan – No Easy Ways Ahead

- As the six-year transitional period defined in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement draws to a close, Sudan is sliding into another crisis. The Heinrich Böll Foundation, which has been working both with civil society partners in Sudan and on Sudan-related issues in the German context for several years, has put together this publication in order to reflect on such scenarios. With contributions by Alex de Waal, Atta El-Battahani, Marina Peter, John Yoh, Roland Marchal, and Peter Schumann. more»
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STUDY

Eni´s Investment in Tar Sands and Palm Oil in the Congo Basin

- 9. November 2009 - Eni, formerly the Italian state oil company,  is undertaking a new multi-billion dollar investment in Congo in developing tar sands, oil palm for food and bio-diesel and gas-fuelled electricity. Such investments have been heavily criticized for causing social and environmental damage, both locally and globally. The actual study gives background information about the plans. mehr»

Global Issue Paper

Utility Privatisation and the Poor: Nigeria in Focus

- 15. Mai 2008 - Nigeria’s privatisation programme covers several sectors, including banking and finance, manufacturing, and tourism. Given the criticisms leveled at privatisation programmes in other sectors, it appears timely to evaluate the proposals for the privatisation of the utility sector. mehr»

Publication

Africa in Climate Change

- May 2, 2008 - At the UN Climate Change Conference that took place in December 2007 in Bali a new phase of international climate negotiations began. The result: African countries will remain exempt from  emission reductions. Instead they were offered financial help to adapt to the impacts of climate change which pose an especially serious challenge to the countries of the South. by Barbara Unmüßig and Stefan Cramer more»

Publication

"Boiling Point" - the Impact of Climate Change in South Africa

- April 29, 2008 - Leonie Joubert, a renowned journalist and photographer, reports on the impact of climate change in South Africa. Her essay is accompanied by striking photographs of  South Africa’s vulnerable landscapes and of the people depending on them for their livelihoods. By Dr Antonie Nord and Sakhile Koketso more»
Frau mit kleinem Kind

Publication Series Democracy, Volume 6

Somalia

- July 28, 2008 - Backgrounds on the history and reality of prolonged state collapse in Somalia. Why have the many attempts to rebuild the state come to nought? more»
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