Governance & Democracy Initiative

How IPLCs Can Leverage BRICS for Inclusive Environmental Governance

By |2026-02-18T11:19:59+00:00February 17th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr. Metolo Foyet Executive summary As global power shifts toward multipolarity, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) face a pivotal chance to influence the emerging governance architecture of the BRICS+ alliance. Western-led frameworks [...]

From Remittances to Investment: Harnessing Diaspora Finance for Africa’s Development

By |2026-02-17T10:48:56+00:00February 17th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Primus M. Tazanu, PhD Executive Summary Remittances are among Africa’s most resilient external financial flows and a vital household lifeline. Yet the continent underuses this resource for long‑term development. This brief argues for [...]

Strengthening Democracy, Deepening Practice, and Shaping the Future of Governance in Central Africa

By |2026-01-28T10:27:48+00:00January 28th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , , |

By Dr. Pippie Hugues Executive summary Democracy in Central Africa is at a critical juncture. While citizen demand for accountability has grown, political instability, fragile institutions, and shrinking civic space continue to undermine democratic [...]

The Recognition of The Palestinian Statehood and its Implication to International Diplomacy

By |2026-01-06T12:10:56+00:00January 6th, 2026|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: , |

By Dr. Pippie Hugues Executive Summary The recognition of Palestinian statehood has re‑emerged as a pivotal issue in international diplomacy, reshaping alliances and testing the limits of symbolic acts in global politics. While 147 [...]

Diaspora’s political participation in Cameroon’s elections: Between aspirations for alternation and continuity

By ,  and |2025-12-09T14:39:30+00:00December 8th, 2025|Categories: Governance & Democracy Initiative, Publications|Tags: |

By Pr. Ngo Tong Chantal Marie, Pr. Théophile Nguimfack and Guy Beaudry Jengu Jengu The results of the presidential election as proclaimed the 27th October 2025 by the Constitutional Council, gave Paul Biya victory with 53,66% of votes [...]

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