Swem Government Information - Africa

Report of the Security Council August 2008 ? July 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:38:00 -0500

http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/64/2(supp) Presents the annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly. Emphasizes efforts to resolve conflict situations in Africa, the Middle East and Southwest Asia. Also devotes attention to efforts to reduce terrorism. From the United Nations.

Conflict Business Dynamics in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:52:00 -0500

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/confict_business_drc_sr234.pdf Assesses the strength of the business community in the Congo as a force for promoting economic development and sustainable peace. From the United States Institute of Peace.

Tourism in the Developing World:Promoting Peace and Reducing Poverty

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:11:00 -0500

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/tourism_developing_world_sr233.pdf Examines the notion that tourism can help deliver peace and prosperity to developing countries by examining relationships among tourism, development, and conflict in three countries: Kenya, Nigeria, and India. From the United States Institute of Peace.

Piracy Off The Horn of Africa

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:37:00 -0500

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40528_20090928.pdf Describes recent developments, the number of pirate attacks through September of 2009, and the options discussed by Congress. Also provides background information on who the pirates are, their motives, tactics, and demands, and why they have been able to operate as boldly as they have in the past. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

UNDP Climate Community

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:27:00 -0500

http://www.undpcc.org/ Presents information on climate change issues including the economic and policy implications of climate change and analyses of the international negotiations. As of August 2009, 19 countries, mostly African, Asian, and Latin American, were participating in the project. From the United Nations Development Programme.

Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Africa 2009

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:06:00 -0500

http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssptw/2008-2009/africa/index.html Information on the features of social security programs of African countries. From the Social Security Administration.

Blood Oil in the Niger Delta

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:03:00 -0500

http://www.usip.org/files/blood_oil_nigerdelta.pdf Estimates that the oil stolen per day in the Niger Delta is between 30,000 and 300,000 barrels and that Nigeria has lost $100 billion from its economy since 2003 because of these thefts. Describes the causes and methods of thefts and calls upon the international community to help Nigeria remedy the problem. From the United States Institute of Peace.

Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:25:00 -0500

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL33574_20090716.pdf Discusses the recent developments relating to peace efforts in Sudan, the background of the conflict in Darfur, and United Nations efforts to deploy peacekeeping forces and issue an arrest warrant for the Sudanese leader on war crimes charges. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

Scenarios for Sudan: Avoiding Political Violence Through 2011

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:44:00 -0500

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/SR228_0.pdf Summarizes three workshops, held during April/May 2009, on exploring opportunities to avoid violence in Sudan. From the United States Institute of Peace.

The Least Developed Countries Report 2009

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:42:00 -0500

http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/ldc2009_en.pdf Focuses on 49 countries designated by the United Nations as the least developed. Reports that the global economic crisis is so severe in its impact on the LDCs that it requires a rethinking of the development paradigm. Includes sections on agricultural and industrial policy. From the UN Conference on Trade and Development.

Counting the Costs of Somali Piracy

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:25:00 -0500

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/1_0.pdf Argues that the upsurge of Somali piracy has dire implications for political stability and economic development in Somalia and threatens global trade. Offers practical strategies to mitigate the rising costs of Somali piracy and strengthen chance for lasting peace. From the United States Institute of Peace.

New Partnerships for a New Era: Enhancing the South African Army's Stabilization Role in Afri

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:56:00 -0500

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=928 Describes how the U.S. can aid the development of the South African army and enhance its role in promoting peace and stability in Africa. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.

Two Decades of Progress: USAID's Child Survival and Maternal Health Program

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:42:00 -0500

http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACN044.pdf Reports on progress in controlling diseases in children under age five in developing countries from 1985, when 1 in 10 children did not live to see their fifth birthday, to 2006. Claims that more than 7 million lives are being saved annually by immunizations, nutrition programs, and control of diarrheal diseases. From the Agency for International Development.

International Food Assistance

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:35:00 -0500

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09570.pdf Assesses whether local and regional procurement of food for food assistance programs reduces costs and speeds delivery. Improvements were found in programs of assistance for Sub-Saharan Africa but not for Latin America. From the Government Accountability Office

Overview of the Economic and Social Conditions in Africa 2009

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:23:00 -0500

http://daccessdds.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N09/325/25/PDF/N0932525.pdf?OpenElement Describes how the worldwide economic downturn has affected African countries and the problem of inflation experienced by several countries. From the United Nations Economic and Social Council.