Governance & Democracy Initiative

Do international partnerships truly enhance the effectiveness of African think tanks?

By |2026-11-12T13:39:27+00:00November 12th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Prof. Théophile Nguimfack Voufo Download PDF Executive Summary Long rooted in Western democratic culture, the concept of think tanks has spread, particularly across the African continent. While the very first African think tank [...]

Resilient Democracy Infrastructure in Africa: Strengthening Governance Think Tanks amidst Rising Authoritarianism

By |2026-11-05T15:28:45+00:00November 5th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Peace & Security, Publications|

By Enowbachem Agbortanyi Download Publication Executive Summary Democratic space in Africa is shrinking: 44 of 50 Sub-Saharan countries have obstructed, repressed, or closed civic space. Governance think tanks matter in this setting because they [...]

Democracy in Central Africa: The Role of Think Tanks and Civil Society

By |2026-09-30T10:36:44+00:00September 30th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Reports|

Authors: Prof Théophile Nguimfack, Prof Ngo Tong Chantal Marie, Dr Primus Tazanu, Anthony Antem, Dr Hugues Pippie, Enowbachem, Muriel Kinkoh, Guy Beaudry Jengu Jengu, Dr. Metolo Foyet, Dr Julienne Mesumbe, and Dr Denis Foretia [...]

Beyond the Suspension: Rethinking Regional Governance for Financial Stability and Sustainability in CEMAC

By  and |2026-06-19T16:05:55+00:00June 19th, 2026|Categories: Economics Affairs, Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|

By Dr Salim Ahmed Vessah & Dr Hugues Pippie Executive Summary: CEMAC is facing a significant crisis that threatens the stability of the monetary union and economic integration in Central Africa. By the end [...]

US/Israel Attack on Iran: International Law and UN Security Council Response

By |2026-04-17T10:29:44+00:00April 17th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: |

By Dr Pippie Hugues Executive Summary The US and Israel military attack on Iran raises critical questions about the legality of preemptive military action under international law and the role of the United Nations [...]

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