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Janet Zhou

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The G20 in South Africa: A Political Economy Analysis of Civil Society Engagement

The G20 in South Africa: A Political Economy Analysis of Civil Society Engagement

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I recently participated in the G20 Civil Society Kickoff meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, on October 15-16, 2024. This gathering marked the inception of civil society engagement for South Africa’s upcoming G20 presidency in 2025. The event was a significant opportunity to analyse the complex

How tax leakages and unsustainable debt have severely weathered and eroded the fiscal social contract in Africa.

How tax leakages and unsustainable debt have severely weathered and eroded the fiscal social contract in Africa.

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The Malignant Development Financing Cancer Africa is grappling with a malignant development financing cancer manifesting in bulging illicit financial flows and debt distress despite being replete with natural resource wealth. These challenges have been made more daunting by the effects of the scaffolded crises –

Is Zimbabwe’s Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Structured Dialogue the panacea to decades long debt crisis?

Is Zimbabwe’s Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Structured Dialogue the panacea to decades long debt crisis?

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In the early 2000s, Zimbabwe went on to default on its external debt obligations as its political and economic crisis turned ugly with the Fast Track Land Reform Programme causing internal chaos, volatility and shocks to capital. Arrears and penalties began to accumulate and currently

Time up for Kleptocrats: A Call to Action for Civil Society Organizations

Time up for Kleptocrats: A Call to Action for Civil Society Organizations

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Recently, I had the privilege of attending an anti-kleptocracy workshop in Nairobi, which emphasized the importance of collaboration between civil society organizations in the fight against kleptocracy. For those who are unfamiliar, kleptocracy is a system of government where those in power use their positions

Breaking out of the Boxes: The Urgency of Representation for Marginalized Groups in Zimbabwe

Breaking out of the Boxes: The Urgency of Representation for Marginalized Groups in Zimbabwe

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Have you ever thought about the spaces where decisions are made and the people who are invited to participate in those spaces? Unfortunately, in many places, including Zimbabwe, these spaces are often dominated by men and women are only included as tokens. This means that

What must Social Movements focus on in the ever-changing and violently disrupted global political moment?

What must Social Movements focus on in the ever-changing and violently disrupted global political moment?

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I recently participated in the 2nd African Social Movements Baraza, in Johannesburg South Africa organised by Trust Africa, CAPSI and the Wallace Global Fund. I felt at home being amongst the brave, outspoken and determined activists belonging to different social movements in Africa. The activist in me

Why Zimbabweans Just Don’t Matter to South Africa: The Implications of Protectionism and Political Crises on Human Rights and Regional Stability

Why Zimbabweans Just Don’t Matter to South Africa: The Implications of Protectionism and Political Crises on Human Rights and Regional Stability

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Recently, I participated in a powerful policy dialogue organised by SAPES on the plight of Zimbabwean immigrants in South Africa. Following the decision not to renew Exemption permits for 178 000 Zimbabweans at the end of December 2021, the existential xenophobia heightened in 2008 which