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The South African Institute of International Affairs

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Sustainable Development

Major group affiliation:
  • Children and youth
  • Non-governmental organization
Involvement in UN Partnerships: Yes
If yes, explain in detail: We work with national and regional UN offices in South Africa.
Affiliation with other organizations: UNMGCY, GARN, GEG-AFRICA, BRICS-TERN,GIZ-EPF,NEST,Council of Councils
Publications: Articles such as: -[ http://www.saiia.org.za/opinion-analysis/low-cost-scalable-green-water-solutions-a-boon-to-sustainable-development-in-africa] -[http://www.saiia.org.za/opinion-analysis/africas-environment-day-a-call-to-action-for-improved-environmental-governance]
Statements or documents submitted
Commission on Sustainable Development: 		Our Youth Programme has provided input to MGCY work

Social Development

Affiliation with other organizations: UNMGCY, GARN, GEG-AFRICA, BRICS-TERN,GIZ-EPF, NEST, Council of Councils, numerous NGOs and South African Universities.
Publications: Occasional articles and journal yearly such as: www.saiia.org.za/doc.../304-download-full-report-in-pdf-version
Purpose of the organization: To provide input into policy development and promote balanced dialogue and debate on issues crucial to Africa’s advancement and engagement in a dynamic global context.
Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: n/a
Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: We are registered with the South African Department of Social Development and we work with the South African Educational Department.
A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: Chairman: Fred Phaswana (South Africa) Deputy Chairperson: Moeletsi Mbeki (South Africa) Honorary Treasurer: John Buchanan (South Africa) Honorary Legal Adviser: Rob Legh (South Africa) Chief Executive: Elizabeth Sidiropoulos (South Africa) Members of National Council Kuseni Dlamini (South Africa) Eltie Links (South Africa) Joe Mollo (South Africa) Isaac Nkama (South Africa) John Penny (South Africa) Michael Spicer (South Africa) Richard Steyn (South Africa) Jerry Vilaka (South Africa)
Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: Staff -(51) External [Corporate, Diplomatic, Institutional, Student, Individual] -(172)

Financing for Development

Accreditation to: Financing for development
Purpose: N/A

Forests

Major group affiliation: Non-governmental Orgnizations
Affiliation with other organizations: COP, UNMGCY, GARN, GEG-AFRICA, BRICS-TERN,GIZ-EPF, NEST, Council of Councils, numerous NGOs and South African Universities.
Affiliation with UN bodies: We work with national and regional UN offices in South Africa.
Publications: Occasional articles and journal yearly such as: www.saiia.org.za/.../657-community-forests-in-namibia-ensuring-sustainable- local-level-forest-management
Statements or documents submitted
to the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF): 		n/a

Informal regional network of NGOs

UN-NGO-IRENE Newsletter: Yes
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