Publications
State, Society and Democracy
A Reader in Namibian Politics
The reprint of this publication is issued against the background of growing public demand for its availability in view of its ongoing relevance. The first edition was first published in 2000 and sold out quickly. It soon became a key resource and textbook for students and researchers from a variety of academic disciplines in Namibia and elsewhere, and received attention in political circles. February 2010 more...
A Long Walk to Democracy
20 years after the Fall of the Berlin Wall
The opening of the Berlin Wall at 09th of November 1989 was the result, but also the cause of profound changes in Germany and Europe as well as in the international system. The publication is dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of the opening and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The authors analyze the consequences of this historic event for Germany, Europe and the international system. In a second part, authors from different countries and regions, describe and evaluate the perception and consequences of the fall of the Berlin Wall from an “outsider’s" perspective. November 2009 more...
20 Years: Fall of the Berlin Wall
Panorama 01/2009: Insights into Southeast Asian and European Affairs
20 years ago, on 9 November 1989, the Berlin Wall came down. Constructed on 13 August 1961, it symbolized the Cold War, and the division of Germany and the world into East and West. With Unification in Germany, profound changes took place not just domestically but also throughout Europe and internationally. November 2009 more...
Guidelines for Prosperity, Social Justice and Sustainable Economic Activity
Increased economic and political interconnectedness has led to greater growth and competition in many countries around the world. It has improved education opportunities, strengthened the social infrastructure and reduced poverty. And yet, peace, freedom and justice are all under threat. The unequal distribution of global prosperity is a contributing factor for increasing political and social tensions. The only way to overcome the current financial and economic crisis is to have international rules for the financial markets. July 2009 more...
Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Namibia
2nd Edition, with a Foreword by Norbert Lammert
The publication focuses on major aspects and the current condition of the management of the rule of law and the observance of basic human rights in Namibia, and attempts to critically analyse the sucesses and failures. Anton Bösl, Nico Horn, March 2009 more...
Annual Report 2008
The Annual Report 2008 addresses the activities of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Germany and worldwide. The chapters “Highlights”, “Foundation”, as well as “Names, Adresses and Publications” provide valuable information about the KAS. In adddition, the chapter “Perspectives 2008|2009” presents contributions on some of the topics that guide the foundation's work beyond the day to day. February 2009 more...
South Africa and the London G20 Leaders' Summit: A Briefing
This briefing considers how South Africa should position itself in relation to the G20 Leaders’ summit in London, scheduled for April 2nd, 2009. In answering this question it first attempts to establish how effective the G20 is as a vehicle for developing country interests. The key results from the inaugural November 15th, 2008 Washington summit are then outlined, as a prelude to a detailed discussion of South Africa’s interests in the G20 process going forward. In essence we make the case for sustained participation in the G20 process, favouring formal establishment of a Leaders’ summit whilst committing technical work to Finance Ministers and Central Bank governors. Peter Draper, February 2009 more...
Growth and Responsibility
The positioning of emerging powers in the global governance system
The present publication gathers reports and analyses on the G5 countries of Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa. They examine how these important emerging powers are positioning themselves on issues of global economic and political governance, the possibilities of an international social order, as well as questions on the system of values that guide these countries in their actions. The contributors from the G5 countries give their point of view on already existing structures and the kinds of reform required. Paulo Roberto de Almeida, He Fan, Denise Gregory, Matthew Joseph, Leaza Kolkenbeck-Ruh, Rajiv Kumar, Arturo Sotomayor, Susanna Vogt, January 2009 more...
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