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Priorities for Africa
FINDINGS, RESOLUTIONS RECOMMENDATIONS Of the International Conference on the State of Affairs of Africa ICSAA

Despite decades of development programs, millions of Africans are still living in extreme poverty. Development efforts have too long employed relief-based strategies or short term gains while the underlying causes of poverty and other challenges we face are unaddressed: Consequently, efforts to eradicate extreme poverty in Africa have failed to make lasting impacts. Read more

African Prospect
The journal of contemporary African issues at the International Institute for Justice and Development

The African Prospect is a journal published by the International Institute for Justice and Development Inc. (IIJD) designed to foster increased discussion of the underlying causes of poverty, and enhance the debate of possible solutions.The African Prospect is committed to fostering diverse academic dialogue that draws on original research and first hand experience. To that end, in addition to scholarly work completed by academics and professionals, we encourage the contribution of both graduate and undergraduate work. Visit the AP Page to learn more...

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President Barack Obama's visit to Ghana puts the spotlight on good governance.
“Africa doesn’t need strongmen, it needs strong institutions.” President Barack Obama in Africa.
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Addressing the Institutional weaknesses of African States!
It should be read: Slowly but surely the leadership in Africa is taking its responsibility in addressing the root causes of Africa development crisis and the persistent poverty of the continent. The IIJD has developed a comprehensive approach to help effectively tackle the root causes ofpersistent poverty in Africa by
reforming the institutions and the systems of governance. The IIJD's solutions to Africa development crisis are being considered by development groups in the international community and discussed throughout the continent of Africa.

Currently, the IIJD is in discussions with several Africa governments to reform their institutions of governance and strengthen their justice system. These are communications established for the development of fair legal frameworks and the creation of transparent, independent justice systems and the institutional space at the top necessary for development efforts that effect lasting change.

The IIJD's Formula: Justice and Development
Development is a cooperative effort that is directed at improving living conditions. For development to take place, you undoubtedly need a physical infrastructure. But more importantly, you need a legal infrastructure. The one essential ingredient that has been missing in Africa's quest for development has been justice. Read more...
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