There is a growing sense in South Africa that existing participation mechanisms are tokenistic, and that citizens cannot access information or influence government plans through ordinary means
Unpacking Women’s Political Participation Ahead of 2026 Local Elections.
The expanding youth, peace and security agenda in Africa calls for the full participation of youth in peacemaking processes at all levels
A PRIO blog post written by Njoki Kinyanjui and Louise Olsson highlights how elements of the COVID-19 pandemic are affecting women’s participation. Key points of the post include: The authors