A few words about
Focus Areas
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Poverty alleviation is a necessary component in the achievement of development in a country as it is not only economic developmentthat contributes to overall growth. Together with poverty reduction the even distribution of income andequal sharing of the benefits of economic growth with the poor, need consideration as priority requirements for attaining development.
GOOD GOVERNANCE
According to this definition, good governance is, participatory; consensus oriented; accountable; transparent; responsive; effective; and efficient, equitable and inclusive; and follows the rule of law. In addition,it seeks to ensure that corruption is minimized, the views of minorities are taken into account and that the voices of the most vulnerable in society are heard in decision-making. It is also responsive both to the present and future needs of society.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & CLIMATE CHANGE
Environment has been in the spotlight like never before, due to an accelerated global drive towards economic development proving to be the norm. Environmental themes have managed to infiltrate global policy making, although development agendas oftentimes appear to be prioritizing economic progress over environmental sustainability. The advent of the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to worsen …
EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
Although women consist of over half the population of most countries, they hardly get the opportunity to play a role in their countries’ decision making and implementation processes. Women throughout history have been restricted predominantly to the domestic sphere, tasked with devoting their time and efforts for the wellbeing of the family institution. Today, a political culture dominated by men has …
CONFLICT PREVENTION & PEACEBUILDING
Conflict prevention and peacebuilding are necessary requirements, particularly for societies in the imminent danger of entering into a conflict situation and those in a post-conflict situation, having emerged from a conflict. Peacebuilding in pre-conflict situations as well as post-conflict situations is strongly linked to conflict prevention, to preempt the entering into or the return to a conflict situation …
SOUTH ASIA IN A MULTI-POLAR WORLD
The world today is witnessing the emergence of new global powers having the ability to exercise influence in both political and economic capacities. In this situation, multilateral interaction has become increasingly important and diplomacy has acquired a new significance. This is the emergence of the multipolar world …