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131. LGBT Health and Rights in East Africa: A Snapshot of Successes and Challenges for the Advocacy Community

Publication Date:
09-2007
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Open Society Foundations
Abstract:
The Public Health Program’s Sexual Health and Rights Project (SHARP), in partnership with OSI foundations and initiatives in Africa, is exploring ways to expand support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) health and rights efforts in Eastern and Southern Africa. SHARP gathered information about community needs, funding opportunities, and challenges by developing contacts with local advocates and groups and other donors, and by reviewing existing data and reports. While there is a tremendous amount of information available, it appears that those supporting the work sometimes have limited awareness of the full range of efforts being undertaken. In order for donors to work more effectively, it is important for this information gap to be bridged. The information in this report is organized into five topics: Challenges to the LBGT movement; LGBT groups operating in East Africa; reports and convenings focusing on LGBT issues in Africa; potential opportunities for future advocacy on LGBT issues; and recommended next steps for funders. We hope this analysis will help donors develop strategies and collaborations for supporting LGBT health and rights in the region.
Topic:
Human Rights, LGBT+, Advocacy, Community, and Transgender
Political Geography:
Africa

132. Challenges Facing Africa's regional Economic Comunities in Capacity Building

Author:
Soumana Sako
Publication Date:
01-2006
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
Abstract:
The concern for regional cooperation and integration in Africa predates independence. The period 1960-1980, however, witnessed the emergence of the major regional integration schemes that pushed forward the Continent’s economic integration agenda. Post-independence regional economic integration and cooperation efforts resulted in a variety of initiatives with overlapping membership and mandates, making Africa the region with the highest density of economic integration and cooperation arrangements. Yet, these arrangements failed to impact positively on the Continent’s economic performance. Inadequate political will and commitment to the process; high incidence of conflicts and political instability; poor design and sequencing of regional integration arrangements; multiplicity of the schemes; inadequacy of funding; and exclusion of key stakeholders from the regional integration process are factors accounting for the ineffectiveness. Despite Africa’s unsatisfactory track record in regional integration over the decades, the case for cooperation and integration has become much stronger in recent years, due to the fact that the continent is facing a number of major challenges, notably globalization and the changing global economic and political environments, to which enhanced cooperation and integration constitute an appropriate response.
Topic:
Development, Globalization, Regional Integration, Community, and Regional Economy
Political Geography:
Africa

133. Provincial Governance Structures in Afghanistan: From Confusion to Vision?

Author:
Sarah Lister and Hamish Nixon
Publication Date:
05-2006
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU)
Abstract:
This briefing paper examines the roles of provincial councils and provincial development committees in the context of the government’s vision for reforming subnational governance.
Topic:
Governance, Reform, Local, and Community
Political Geography:
Afghanistan and Middle East

134. A Place at the Table: Afghan Women, Men and Decision-Making Authority

Author:
Shawna Wakefield and Brandy Bauer
Publication Date:
08-2005
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU)
Abstract:
This briefing paper discusses findings from AREU's research into women's participation in the National Solidarity Programme and household and community institutions. It challenges development professionals to identify opportunities for gender-sensitive programming, policy formation and indicators of success.
Topic:
Gender Issues, Women, Feminism, and Community
Political Geography:
Afghanistan and Middle East

135. Caught in Confusion: Local Governance Structures in Afghanistan

Author:
Sarah Lister
Publication Date:
03-2005
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU)
Abstract:
In the context of a lack of strategic consensus, this briefing paper lays out the main issues around the structures and processes of local governance, particularly in relation to the role of provincial and district councils.
Topic:
Governance, Local, State Building, Community, and Strategic Stability
Political Geography:
Afghanistan and Middle East

136. Looking for Peace on the Pastures: Rural Land Relations in Afghanistan

Author:
Liz Alden Wily
Publication Date:
12-2004
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU)
Abstract:
This paper synthesises the lessons learned from a study of land tenure relations in Bamiyan, Badakhshan and Faryab Provinces. It also offers recommendations on how to move forward from the existing muddle of land policy and law to engage in "learning by doing" projects aimed at mitigating conflict on communal land.
Topic:
Law, Rural, Land, and Community
Political Geography:
Afghanistan and Middle East