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Invitation to nominate Board Members
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA – www.osisa.org), hereby invites nominations from individuals, organisations, institutions and civil society organisations for suitable candidates to be included in the Board…
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Opportunity: TOR for an impact evaluation of BUWA! a journal on African Women’s Experiences
The Women’s Rights Programme at OSISA seeks to recruit an experienced Evaluator (consulting) with a strong feminist analysis and ethos to evaluate five (5) issues of Buwa! our journal on…
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Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future
5th October was World Teachers’ Day. The theme for this year could not be any more relevant than it currently is – Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future. Indeed, when the world faced the greatest health challenge…
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Covid-19 Vaccine: Profit should not trump public health needs
As the world races against time in search of a vaccine to attend to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, one cannot help but feel that the more things change around access…
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Supporting justice and accountability initiatives for the family of late Anastacio Matavel
Bids are hereby invited for Provision of Travel Agency Services. The minimum specification is in the bid document. Bid documents will be available
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66th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
This is a regional campaign that we (OSISA, OSIEA, OSIWA and HRI) are part of. The purpose is to decriminalise petty offences that lead to arbitrary arrest and incarceration for…
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June 13: International Albinism Awareness Day 2020
Persons with albinism are often faced with misconceptions about their mental, intellectual and creative capabilities. Society has this strange idea that those with albinism can't think for themselves and that…
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In granting provisional relief to a Malawian Human Rights Defender, has the African Court redefined jurisprudence on costs?
In a matter that is likely to redefine jurisprudence on costs orders in public interest litigation cases in Africa, the African Court on Human and Peoples Rights (AfCOURT), a continental…
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The Crisis of a Lifetime
Only one thing is certain about the post-pandemic world: there is no way back to the globalized economy that preceded it. Everything else is up for grabs, including the rise…
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New Youth Hub at Radio Sem Fronteiras seeks to catalyze change and build community resilience
Earlier this week, h2n opened a Youth Hub at Radio Sem Fronteiras (RSF) in Pemba, continuing the expansion of its youth engagement network in Cabo Delgado province. The six members…
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Covid-19: the impetus for civil society to do things differently
Coronavirus has exposed the deep inequalities that we may have been living with but more than that, for those of us working in the development sector it has also exposed…
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Op-Ed: George Soros: Guarantee paychecks for all workers displaced by coronavirus to save the economy
Nearly 17 million Americans filed for unemployment in just the three weeks ending April 4. And analysis by the research center INET Oxford predicts that without urgent action, 24% of…
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Viral Authoritarianism
In the rush to mitigate a public-health emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic, illiberal governments around the world are testing the limits of civil rights and democratic checks and balances. As…
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COVID-19 et faim, deux guerres intrinsèquement liées
Le Kenya qui importait l’essentiel de son poisson de la Chine a redécouvert son potentiel halieutique local et la pêche a miraculeusement repris sa place du jour au lendemain. Il…
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Beyond Health
here is no doubt that the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered many facets of everyday life. Even more, we may be witnessing a fundamental re-odering of the…
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COVID-19: what’s next for southern Africa?
When the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 (coronavirus) a global pandemic on March 11, concern was immediately raised on Africa’s state of preparedness to deal with the disease. At…
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[COME WORK WITH US]: Consultant – Monitoring and Evaluation
OSISA is currently seeking the services of a seasoned Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) specialist to support our learning agenda through anchoring our Monitoring and evaluation activities. This will be…
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[COME WORK WITH US]: Regional Manager for Advocacy, Africa Regional Office (AfRO)
The position reports to the Regional Director for Africa, maintaining oversight on and leadership of all of the Open Society Foundations (OSF)’s African advocacy. The position conducts advocacy in line…
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INVITATION TO BID: ASSET MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY (BID NO.: OSISA/01/01/2010)
Bids are hereby invited for Provision of Travel Agency Services. The minimum specification is in the bid document. Bid documents will be available
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Remembering the forgotten: reflections on violence against women with mental health challenges
The acts of sexual abuse and molestation are never reported, they are swept under the carpet and no one is ever held accountable! “– you will bring shame onto the…
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Open Society Foundations secures artifacts and cultural objects: Patrick Gaspard
In the week, the Open Society Foundations launched a $15 million dollar initiative to strengthen and expedite, efforts surrounding the restitution of artifacts and cultural objects looted from the African…
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Creative storytelling workshop
The Democracy and Governance cluster (DG) in collaboration with OSF-Programme on Independent Journalism (PIJ) sought to test the potential for journalists to collaborate with artists to develop new and compelling…
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Open Society Pledges Support for African Cultural Heritage Restitution
The Open Society Foundations today announced a $15 million initiative to strengthen efforts to restore cultural objects looted from the African continent. Over four years, the initiative will support networks…
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Botswana: Why Masisi held on, and how voters rejected ethnic politics
For the opposition, the clearest lesson is that it must unite against the ruling party. For a country of less than 700 000 voters, to have five opposition parties looks…
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Advert for Human Resources Business Partner
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for providing advices on the transparent implementation of HR strategies in OSISA…
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Civil Society and corruption: a time for self-introspection
It is my hope that this article will trigger a sense of reflection and self-introspection with the hope that all of us in the mass democratic and social justice movement…
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Zimbabwe: corruption and patronage do more damage than sanctions
One of the responsibilities of a government is to develop policies to manage and steer the politics and economy forward regardless of the prevailing context. In wanting to plunder the…
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[CALL FOR ARTICLES] BUWA!2019: Celebrating our Sheroes [Theme: Women Human Rights Defenders]
The 2019 issue of BUWA! – our 10th – is focusing on Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs). Across the globe, continent and much more recently in southern Africa, there are…
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Séminaires de formation destinés aux organisations de la société civile congolaise
Le Bureau de la Fondation Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) organise du 30 Septembre au 4 octobre 2019 des séminaires de formation…
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#IDUAI2019
The struggle for the right to access to information in the region has been long and tedious. This, despite the fact that regional and international instruments, including Goal 16.10 of…
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In Africa, political deceit, lack of state capacity and fake news hampering access to information
The struggle for the right to access to information in the region has been long and tedious. This, despite the fact that regional and international instruments, including Goal 16.10 of…
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Botswana unravels: unmasking Africa’s democracy poster child
It seemed too good to be true. A diamond-rich, corruption-free, democratic, prosperous, and peaceful African country with a tradition of peaceful transfer of presidential power (the incumbent president voluntarily leaves…
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Advert for Programme Associate ESJ
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Team Leader, the Programme Associate will perform timely, accurate and professional administrative and secretarial support to the cluster. The PA is responsible…
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VOXPOPS Q&A
What Is Your Take On The Conference Thus Far? Thus far I think the initiative is good, I am just a little bit worried about what the overall take away…
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Debt, Gender and Power
“Who has power and who doesn’t have it determines what works and what doesn’t”. This powerful remark by activist Nancy Kachingwe captures the essence of the session on the implications…
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Death by Debt: the human cost of debt in southern Africa
I recently visited a cousin from Swaziland (eSwatini) at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. She was seriously ill with Stage 4 breast cancer, having been diagnosed in 2016. Swaziland does…
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…and now to build a vibrant debt movement
The two-day regional conference on debt came to an end with a commitment to building a vibrant debt movement across southern Africa. In his closing remarks Percy Makombe (Team Leader:…
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‘We fight not only against illegal debt, but against principalities of looting’
Socio-economic rights were the centre of discussion at the just-ended SADC debt conference, held in Johannesburg, South Africa between 2-3 July. Speaking at the conference stakeholders pointed to the critical…
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In the fight against debt, is Revolution the solution?
Pursuing reform of existing political and electoral systems will only deal with the symptoms without addressing the fundamental issues that have plunged Africa into a suffocating debt crisis. Only a…
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[CALL FOR ARTICLES] BUWA! 2019 theme: Women Human Rights Defenders
The 2019 issue of BUWA! – our 10th – is focusing on Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs). Across the globe, continent and much more recently in southern Africa, there are…
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African youth having their future auctioned and aborted
With about 200 million people aged between 15-24, the United Nations (UN) recognises Africa as the youngest continent in the world. However, deliberations on the second day of the the…
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Investigating Southern Africa’s Debt Conundrum: an interview with Brezhnev Malaba
OSISA recently commissioned an investigative study with the aim of answering one question: what is the nature of the debt crisis in southern Africa? Four separate investigations were conducted in…
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The PPP dilemma in Africa
Africa’s financial and economic crisis, coupled with lack of funding for infrastructure and public services has ostensibly necessitated the growth in appetite for public private partnerships (PPPs).
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Multilateral solutions to a multilateral problem
What is the role of the international financial institutions in resolving the debt challenges encountered by countries in the global south? Representatives from the Third World Network Africa, African Development…
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‘Re-politicise the debt discourse’
African countries are currently facing an increasingly difficult lending global framework. The contemporary rise of nationalism and populism in traditional lending countries, coupled with the emergence of non-traditional creditors and…
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Debt: to get, to bet or to fret?
As the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa’s (OSISA) regional conference on southern Africa’s conundrum opened in Johannesburg today, there was little agreement in the conference room.
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Southern Africa’s debt conundrum should prompt a return to basics
Africa’s rising debt levels pose a significant threat to development. Statistics show that what was foreign debt of approximately US$170–210 billion for sub-Saharan Africa between 1995-2005 (when the G7 debt…
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Advert for Programme Manager – Education
The Programme Manager: Education – ESJ will be responsible for the planning, management and implementation of Education within the Economic Social Justice cluster. S/he will be required to identify opportunities…
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[MEDIA RELEASE] OSISA to a hold conference on rising debt levels in Southern Africa
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) will host a regional conference on 2 and 3 July in Johannesburg, South Africa. The two-day multi-stakeholder conference emanates from concern about…
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[Um concurso Público] para os jornalistas e artistas criativos Moçambicanos
A Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa convida a todos os Jornalistas de Investigação e Artistas Criativos a explorar novas formas de narração sobre corrupção. PRAZO: 19 de Julho de…
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[Open Call] to Mozambican journalists and creative artists
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa is inviting Investigative Journalists AND Creative Artists to explore new ways of storytelling about corruption. DEADLINE: July 19, 2019
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Advert for Administration Manager
The Administration Manager will oversee and manage the units' budget and set out clear priorities and timelines, the scope of work and planning of resources to satisfy the objectives of…
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Advert for Team Leader – Human Rights, Access to Justice & Rule of Law
The Senior Programme Manager: Women’s Rights will be responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the Women’s Rights programme within OSISA structures and the clusters
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International Albinism Awareness Day: A time to reflect
The Church Forum on HIV/AIDS in eZulwini recently-launched a Caregiver’s Training Manual for Children with Special Needs and Disabilities.
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Brown Bag: Albinism in Southern Africa
Please join the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA), the Centre for Human Rights (University of Pretoria) and Amnesty International Southern Africa Regional Office for a Brown Bag and…
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In Eswatini, a training manual for caregivers of children with special needs and disabilities inspires hope
The Church Forum on HIV/AIDS in eZulwini recently-launched a Caregiver’s Training Manual for Children with Special Needs and Disabilities.
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Southern Africa’s debt conundrum should prompt a return to basics
Africa’s rising debt levels pose a significant threat to development. Statistics show that what was foreign debt of approximately US$170–210 billion for sub-Saharan Africa between 1995-2005 (when the G7 debt…
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TuNa Bakonzi brings freedom of Information to the DRC
The Alaveteli Platform conducted an interview with Henri Christi from Collectif24, an organisation promoting access to, and freedom of information in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Spotlight on Investigative Journalism and fact-checking in Zambia
News Diggers, Zambia’s first multimedia publication focused on investigative journalism, recently conducted a week-long investigative and fact-checking media training course for twenty-one (21)
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One step forward, three back: No letting up on free speech
“When the public’s right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free speech and free press are at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are…
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Frelimo seeks to maintain majority and consolidate power in Mozambique
On 15 October 2019, Mozambique will hold its fifth presidential and parliamentary elections. The contest will mainly be between the ruling Frelimo led by current president, Filipe Nyusi, Renamo as…
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Malawi 2019 election campaigns reach fever pitch
The 21 May 2019 polls in Malawi will see the election of a president, members of parliament and local government councillors. As the country gears up for the elections, there…
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COME WORK WITH US: Human Resources Director
The Senior Programme Manager: Women’s Rights will be responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the Women’s Rights programme within OSISA structures and the clusters
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COME WORK WITH US: Programme Manager: Women’s Rights
The Programme Manager: Women’s Rights will be responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the Women’s Rights programme within OSISA structures and the clusters
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Cyclone Idai is still killing people as the world forgets
Whatever happened to Cyclone Idai? It crashed through Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi three weeks ago in what UN meteorologists classed as one of the worst disasters to hit the southern…
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[Tribune] Participation politique des femmes: déplacer les lignes en RDC
Les élections du 30 décembre 2018 n’ont pas été marquées par des progrès significatifs pour les femmes. Malgré des années d’investissements nationaux et internationaux, la parité en République démocratique du…
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Zimbabwe’s political and economic crises cost lives
Zimbabwe is often in the news for the wrong reasons. For a long time it was the autocratic leader Robert Mugabe who made sure of that.
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COME WORK WITH US: 2019 Internship Programme
We are looking for young, enthusiastic, motivated and driven graduates to join our OSISA Internship programme in 2019 in the following Clusters or Departments:
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International Women’s Day: Lest we forget!
8 March – International Women’s Day – is a key date for movements concerned about women’s rights. It is, therefore, important to reflect back on its origins. This is especially…
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Gestor de Programa: Democracia & Governança; Direitos Humanos
A OSISA é uma instituição africana em crescimento, comprometida em aprofundar a democracia, proteger os direitos humanos e melhorar a boa governança na região.
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Gestor de Programa: Justiça Económica e Social
A OSISA é uma instituição africana em crescimento, comprometida em aprofundar a democracia, proteger os direitos humanos e melhorar a boa governança na região. A sua visão é promover e…
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We Are Hiring: Finance Officer
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer provides leadership in execution of financial services in the organisation ensuring effective and transparent utilization of…
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We Are Hiring: Finance Associate
Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Associate will implement OSISA’s financial policies, procedures and processes. S/he will ensure the accurate capturing of transactions, which will contribute to…
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OSISA Seeks to Recruit a Consultant – Content Officer
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is a regional institution committed to deepening democracy, protecting human rights and enhancing good governance in the region
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Of Internet Shutdowns and the Cost of Economic Haemorrhage
Just before Christmas last year, Donald Trump – the hugely controversial and extremely polarising president of the United States of America
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Invitation to Bid – Provision of Travel Agency Services (BID NO: OSISA/15/01/2019)
Bids are hereby invited for Provision of Travel Agency Services. The minimum specification is in the bid document. Bid documents will be available
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Congolese have done their part. Now’s SADC and the AU’s moment of truth
As the DRC counts votes from the presidential election, the regional and continental body will be crucial in determining the poll’s legitimacy
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[Re-advertisement] Opportunity: TOR Development of Annual Reports and Content Strategy
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is a regional institution committed to deepening democracy, protecting human rights and enhancing good governance in the region.
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Opportunity: TORs for Designing and Development of OSISA Grants Management System
The goal of this assignment is to design and develop a grant management system that will assist the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa
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Rethinking Indigenous Education
The statistics relating to San children in Namibia and education are shocking. Only 67 percent of San children in the country enrol in school.
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Arts for Social Change: High Time!
The common echo reverberating from the shores of Angola to the heart of the Congo -Kinshasa and the valleys of Lesotho, are ordinary
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Domestic Resource Mobilisation a Pipe Dream?
Civil society voices have been few and far between, and at best, incoherent in debunking what this means at national and regional levels. It
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The Politics of Language as a Medium of Delivery in Education
Education is crucial in the world’s efforts to realise the aspirations of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is thus imperative for
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