Africa Publications
Environmental Peacemaking
Jul 07, 2011How can environmental cooperation be used to bolster regional peace? A large body of research suggests that environmental degradation may catalyze violent conflict. Environmental cooperation, in contrast, has gone almost unexplored as a means of peacemaking, even though it opens several effective channels: enhancing trust, establishing habits of cooperation, lengthening the time horizons of decisionmakers, forging cooperative trans-societal linkages, and creating shared regional norms and identities.More about this title can be found on the Wilson Center Press website. more
South Africa and the United States: A Post-Election Prognosis
Jul 07, 2011Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Ambassador Johnnie Carson
discussed the Obama Administration’s strong commitment to South Africa and spoke of the administration’s desire to build upon existing areas of cooperation. Carson described South Africa as the economic
locomotive crucial to Africa’s long-term growth and stability. He praised the country’s commitment to democracy and rule of law, noting that South Africa’s record of success serves as a powerful example to other African governments. Carson emphasized the importance of economic partnership as being at the heart of US-South African relations. more
Angola's Financial Sector: The Growth Opportunity
Jul 07, 2011As part of the Angola Day event on May 9, 2007, Emidio Pinheiro presented a powerpoint presentation discussing the macroeconomic outlook of Angola, the domestic financial sector, and the challenges of the future. more
Nouvelles du BLTP No. 10
Jul 07, 2011Summary of BLTP activities and projects, including follow up on FDN officers and Burundian national police high command (PNB). Upcoming trainings will involve the (PNB), political parties and student leaders. French only. Published in March, 2007 more
Speech by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar on Democracy in Nigeria
Jul 07, 2011On May 2nd, 2005, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, Vice President of Nigeria spoke on progress building democracy in Nigeria. He discussed recent developments in the fight against corruption, the introduction of electoral democracy, improving democratic and human rights practices, and the future of U.S-Nigeria Relations. more
Burundi: Ethnic Conflict and Genocide
Jul 07, 2011This 1996 offering from the Wilson Center Press, in conjunction with the University of Cambridge Press, remains a seminal text on the tragic events that have shaped present-day Burundi.More about this title can be found on the Cambridge University Press website, along with ordering information. more
Report on September-October 2005 Training Activities
Jul 07, 2011English, French and Kirundi. This document includes reports on follow up workshops with Burundi's integrated police force, as well as the newly-elected Burundian government. Large file more
Report of the First Training of the New Integrated Police Command
Jul 07, 2011English and French; July 2005 more
