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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...
The IIJD is an independent, non partisan international organization that actively advocates tackling the root causes of poverty in Africa by addressing systemic weaknesses, reforming institutions of governance, building capacity and empowering communities.  With programs and initiatives based on participation, empowerment and sustainability, we treat not just the symptoms of poverty, underdevelopment, and insecurity, but confront their underlying causes. Read more.....
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  Addressing the Institutional weaknesses of African States!
Slowly but surely the leadership in Africa is taking its responsibility in addressing the root causes of Africa's development crisis and the persistent poverty of the continent. The IIJD has developed a very comprehensive approach to help effectively tackle the root causes of persistent poverty in Africa by reforming the institutions and the systems of governance.  The IIJD's solutions to Africa development crisis are being considered 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, modernize the institutions of governance or strengthening their justice system. 

For the past months, the IIJD has  established communication with the governments of Benin, Togo and Guinea 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 Founders honored at the Empowerment Recognition Breakfast






                                   
They were also both honored for the unwavering vision they have exhibited in launching the IIJD.
FINDINGS, RESOLUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Of the International Conference
on the State of Affairs of Africa ICSAA

















The first International Conference on the State of Affairs of Africa hosted by the IIJD Inc. brought together experts on international justice and development to explore the root causes of Africa's  development crisis and persistent poverty.  The focus was on building a consensus and setting priorities on how to tackle and resolve these problems to effectively “make poverty history.”

To learn more about the Findings, Resolutions and Recommendations of the ICSAA, please go to ICSAA Proceedings under Publications.  Contact the IIJD today to learn about what is being done and how you could contribute.

Priorities for Africa
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.
Benjamin and Paulette  Ngachoko, founders of the International Institute for Jutice and Development (IIJD), were interviewed by the host of Focus On Empowerment, heard Every Friday on WBNW-1120 AM  Boston Simulcast on MoneyMattersRadio.

Dreaming of Justice Event!

Created and hosted by the IIJD, the Dreaming of Justice is an evening of music, food, dance, and inspiration for creating a more equitable and humane world. To learn more about sponsorship or contribution to the next Dreaming of justice event, please, click here
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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 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...