Making Growth Inclusive: The role of mining in the post-2015 development agenda for Africa The year 2015 marks a watershed for Africa as it transitions from focusing on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the African Union-sponsored “Common African Position” (CAP). One area of focus of the CAP is “structural economic transformation and inclusive growth”. Through an open invitation for
Read moreRevitalising Australia’s Relationship with Africa through Collaboration in Education and Research We are pleased to confirm that the 2015 International Africa Forum will be held 11 May 2015 in Johannesburg at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways. This event will coincide with the ACU Sarima Conference, which is running from the 10th to the 14th at the same location. The AAUN is
Read moreACU SARIMA Conference 2015 2015 is a critical year for global policy on international development. The contribution of scientific and technological endeavour and innovation to achieving development goals is beyond question. But donors and policymakers must include specific provision for these contributions in their new global development policy frameworks. Key research and innovation constituencies – including universities, funders, policymakers, and
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