Challenges and opportunities in African societies presents findings from a five country study commissioned by the Chronic Poverty Research Centre, which explored the relationship between inheritance practice and socio-economic equity and opportunities being enhanced or prevented. Policy Notes...

The globalized Western culture of innovation, as propagated by major aid institutions, does not necessarily lead to empowerment or improvement of the well-being of the stakeholders. On the contrary, it often blocks viable indigenous innovation cultures. In African societies and African Diasporas...

This paper examines the potential role of civil society action in increasing state accountability for development in Sub-Saharan Africa. It further develops the analytical framework of the World Development Report 2004 on accountability relationships, to emphasize the underlying political...

Corruption is one of the factors that impede the development of Africa. African civil society could be a reliable partner in combating corruption. However, it couldn't live up to the expectations in fighting corruption as it faces various challenges. Once such challenges are tackled, African...

This paper examines the potential role of civil society action in increasing state accountability for development in Sub-Saharan Africa. It further develops the analytical framework of the World Development Report 2004 on accountability relationships, to emphasize the underlying political...

Civil society organizations (CSOs) play a prominent role in conflict-affected and fragile states. In the absence of capable or credible public institutions due to conflict or weak policy environments, CSOs tend to substitute for public institutions and become primary providers of basic social...