Johannesburg, 7 September – The New South Institute (NSI) has published its latest newsletter, offering a comprehensive overview of recent research, events, and policy discussions shaping public governance in South Africa and across the Global South. This edition provides in-depth updates on critical areas, including state capture, migration governance, and South-South policy exchanges.

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Key topics covered in this issue include:

• African Global Dialogues 2024: An introduction to NSI’s flagship conference, which will engage leading experts on peace and political discourse in the Middle East. This year’s theme focuses on fostering constructive engagement in the Israel-Palestine context.
• Public Service Reform: The newsletter features two significant policy papers that address persistent challenges in South Africa’s public service. It emphasizes the importance of professionalizing civil service roles, addressing corruption, and enhancing institutional capacity for sustainable governance.
• Migration Governance in Kenya: A detailed examination of Kenya’s legal frameworks and policy gaps in migration governance, authored by NSI research fellow Michael Mutava. The report outlines recommendations for strengthening institutional coordination and improving policy implementation.
• Research Collaborations: Highlights from NSI’s academic contributions, including Dr. Rommy Morales-Olivares’ presentations at the European Sociological Association Conference, which explored comparative studies on welfare state development in Chile and South Africa.

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