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Summary: Many African countries have placed economic diversification high on the policy agenda, yet they first need to define what it means in their specific structural and socioeconomic contexts.
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For decades, economic diversification has been a policy priority for low- and middle-income economies. In the words of former managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, “We know that economic diversification is good for growth. Diversification is also tremendously important for resilience.” Unfortunately, this goal continues to elude many African countries. In fact, the continent is home to eight of the world’s fifteen least economically diversified countries. This reality weakens the foundation of their economic transfomation and slows their pace of progress. It also makes these countries part
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More than 70 years after Independence, most of Indiaâs institutions continue to act predominantly as forces of control rather than governance and administration. While centralising elements are necessary at times, the problem largely lies in the fact that these institutions, which stemmed from colonial structures, have not evolved along with the countryâs growth, thereby obstructing State capacity. This was perhaps understandable in the initial post-colonial decades given the magnitude of the nation-building project and existential threats. That time, however, is long gone. When we talk about State capacity in India, we are not referring to specific governments or political partie
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Somadoda Fikeni appointed PSC commissioner on five-year term Citizen reporter
Dr Somadoda Fikeni gives the keynote address during a SALGA conference aimed at deepening local democracy and inclusive governance held in Johannesburg, 14 November 2016. Picture: Refilwe Modise Fikeni’s areas of expertise are policy analysis, comparative politics, research methodology, international politics, political economy and heritage.
Dr Somadoda Fikeni has appoint commissioner of the Public Service Commission (PSC) on a five-year office term by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa has made this appointment in terms of Section 196(7)(a), read with Section 196(10) of the Constitution according to acting spokesperson to the president, Tyrone Seale.