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Research Network for Africa's Regeneration

The RNAR Conference Report

The Research Network for Africa's Regeneration was officially launched at a regional conference it co-presented with the Joint Center from May 9 to 11, 2001 in South Africa. It has been one of the highlights of the Joint Center's work in strengthening civil society institutions and promoting policy research in South Africa. The conference theme was Development and Transformation at the Crossroads in South Africa: Challenges of the 21st Century. Although the conference primarily attracted researchers from South African academic institutions, there were also scholars from the region (Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia), researchers from regional research institutes, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations and government. Presentations covered issues such as Poverty Alleviation, HIV/AIDS, Globalization (and its implications for South Africa and the SADC Region), Youth Empowerment, Gender, the Political Economy of Black Empowerment and Public Participation in Policymaking.

Conference Report Conference Report.doc

Public Participation in Policymaking in South Africa-Constraints and Opportunities Public Participation in Policymaking in South Africa-Constraints and Opportunities.doc
Susan Booysen, Professor of Political Studies, University of Port Elizabeth

Development and Transformation at the Cross Roads in South Africa-Challenges of the 21st Century, Empowering South African Youth for the 21st Century Development and Transformation at the Cross Roads in South Africa-Challenges of the 21st Century, Empowering South African Youth for the 21st Century.doc
Francis Chigunta, Centre for International Development

Africanise Rather Than Sacrifice the Social Science and Humanities-A Challenge for Educational Transformation at South African Universities Africanise Rather Than Sacrifice the Social Science and Humanities-A Challenge for Educational Transformation at South African Universities.doc
Teboho J. Lebakeng, socialogy Department, University of the North

Reflections on the National State in Africa, on the Light of the Development of the Continent's Regenation-Theory, Practive and the Roles of Key Players Reflections on the National State in Africa, on the Light of the Development of the Continent's Regenation-Theory, Practive and the Roles of Key Players.doc
Ira Baptista Lundin

Possible Impact of the Report on Size and Shape in Highter Education on Some Academics of Histiorically Disabantaged Universities Possible Impact of the Report on Size and Shape in Highter Education on Some Academics of Histiorically Disabantaged Universities.doc
Ntombebandla M. Mbunyua and Nobalindi E. Mbaza, Vista University

The Interaction of Market and Compulsory Land Acquisition Processes with Social Action in Zimbabwe's Land Reform The Interaction of Market and Compulsory Land Acquisition Processes with Social Action in Zimbabwe's Land Reform.doc
Sam Moyo

Is there a place for Traditional Institutions in our democracy Is there a place for Traditional Institutions in our democracy.doc
Dr. N. Siqwana-Ndulo, Sociology Department, University of Transkei

Nation Building and the Challenges of Higher Education Transformation in South Africa Nation Building and the Challenges of Higher Education Transformation in South Africa.doc
Mxolisi Notshulwana School of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Port Elizabeth

Sharing the Workplace with Men-The Reality of Gender Based Development and Transformation Sharing the Workplace with Men-The Reality of Gender Based Development and Transformation.doc
Manthiba M. Phalane, Department of Sociology, University of the North

African Cultural Renaissance as a Philosophical and Conceptual Framework for Transformation Process in (South) Africa-Reconstructing the Past for the Prosperous Future African Cultural Renaissance as a Philosophical and Conceptual Framework for Transformation Process in (South) Africa-Reconstructing the Past for the Prosperous Future.doc
T P E Tondi (Rev) School of Historical Sciences, University of the North, Qwaqwa Campus

The Constitutional Mandate of the State and Obligations of the Citizens - A South African Prespective The Constitutional Mandate of the State and Obligations of the Citizens - A South African Prespective.doc
Mr. Swvatala, Lecturer-Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Administration: School for Public Administration and Management, University of Port Elizabeth

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