Publications
From conflict prevention to post-conflict reconstruction
Peacekeeping lessons for UNSC non-permanent members South Africa and Germany
The author Dr. Petrus de Kock focuses in this publication on the opportunities for cooperation related to peaceful conflict prevention between Germany and South Africa as UN member states without permanent seats in the UN security council. The publication is based on a seminar jointly hosted by Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Hanns Seidel Foundation and SAIIA. more…
Sustainable Mega-Events in Developing Countries
Experiences and Insights from Host Cities in South Africa, India and Brazil
How can Mega-Events, such as the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup™ in South Africa, the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India as well as the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, be used as catalysts for sustainable urban development? Based on three country case studies the authors analyze challenges and opportunities that come with such events. The aim of the manual is to assist future host cities, particularly in a developing country context, and promote the hosting of such events in an environmentally as well as economically and socially sustainable manner. more…
The emerging multilayered security architecture: German and South African perspectives on regional and global governance
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation together with its partners, the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the South African Institute of International Affairs and the Institute for Security Studies hosted a series of conference on the German and South African non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council. The last workshop on the emerging multilayered security architecture was organized by the HSS and ISS. The conference report is now available online. more…
KAS/SAIIA Careers Evening 2011
The purpose of the 2011 SAIIA/KAS Careers Evening, that took place on 28th September at the Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg, was to provide a platform for postgraduate university students in the studies of International Relations, Economics, Law and Journalism to gain a better understanding of the career opportunities available to them. The event included a careers exhibition, followed by a panel of speakers from the selected sectors, who discussed their individual career paths and provided useful advice. more…
Supporting Government Policy Making: Sharing South African and German Think Tank Experience
Conference Report
South Africa and Germany have a well developed think tank community, ranking among the best in their respective regions. They can play a key role as ‘analysis channels’ in assisting their governments in their global roles. The 21st century global environment, however, requires think tanks to focus and evaluate constantly how relevant their work is for policy makers. Therefore KAS with its partner SAIIA, supported by the ISS, HSS and the German Embassy, convened a workshop with representatives from German and South African think tanks, journalists and government representatives. more…
