Megatrends zwischen Demokratisierung und Autokratisierung

• Benedikt Erforth

Data Extraction, Data Governance and Africa–Europe Cooperation

Africa's digital realm is rapidly evolving, with increasing regulatory frameworks emerging amidst diverse challenges. This contrasts with Europe’s established yet subtly influential digital governance landscape. The paper analyzes the dynamics of data regulation cooperation, advocating a non-paternalistic EU approach that embraces data sovereignty and a nuanced partnership strategy.

doi:10.18449/2024MTA-WP14

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• Lena Gutheil
• Sina Schlimmer

Über die Hauptstädte hinaus: Einblick in Afrikas Sekundärstädte?

• Englisch

Sekundärstädte sind für Urbanisierungsdynamiken in Afrika zunehmend von Bedeutung. Zugleich sind Afrikas Hauptstädte noch immer zentral, wenn es um wirtschaftliche und politische Entwicklungen geht. In diesem Megatrends Afrika Spotlight plädieren Lena Gutheil und Sina Schlimmer für eine Politik, die die Komplementarität beider Stadtformen berücksichtigt.

• Freda Yawson
• Tahir Mahmoud

Innovation meets Growth? Navigating the Digital Landscape in Ghana

Analyzing the digital transformation in Ghana, this working paper outlines the critical enablers and offers targeted recommendations for stakeholders in the digital sphere. It underscores the pivotal role of government in fostering a digital economy that benefits all.

doi:10.18449/2024MTA-WP11

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• Cynthia Kamwengo

Social Media Debates on Zambia’s Evolving Relations with the West and East

Social media debates on Zambia’s foreign policy are strongly polarized and focussed on two issues: (1) claims that the Zambian government is a puppet of the West and (2) concerns that the government is undermining Zambia’s long-held policy of non-alignment. These debates demonstrate the complexity of African agency and the domestic concerns that shape how African governments negotiate multipolarity.

doi:10.18449/2024MTA-PB21

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• Lena Gutheil

Can Public Participation Deepen Democracy?

While public engagement has contributed to enhancing social justice in Nakuru City, Kenia, challenges in improving governance effectiveness and legitimacy persist. This is due to limited responsiveness of local elites, political and legal loopholes, and restricted public participation.

doi:10.18449/2023MTA-PB18

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• Victor Muchineripi Gwande

Crisis, Mbingas and Artisanal Small-Scale Mining in Zimbabwe

Illegal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is attracting Zimbabwe’s youth. Despite numerous challenges, their work ethic, endurance and creativity promote entrepreneurship. Using the rise of mbingas as an example, this policy brief analyses how that may benefit both young people and the economy.

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