We are pleased to announce that our New South Institute (NSI) paper on the movement of people in ECOWAS (West African Economic Community) by Victor Amadi has just been published. nsi.org.za/publications/a…

Good to see this out, in French.

In our recent report on Migration Governance Frameworks in West Africa, key findings from the ECOWAS Common Approach on Migration highlight its focus on promoting free movement, managing regular migration, and protecting migrant rights. Download report: bit.ly/4h6Arrq

A call for reform: The push to fix SA’s public service #MoneywebNews - By Maggs moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-podca… via Moneyweb News

Call for papers on China's BRI initiative from an African perspective. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc…

As I mentioned on a chat group, this reasoning was behind the failure of the Doha Round of WTO trade reform. When poor countries pushed for fairer access to markets in rich countries they were blocked. They were getting too competitive.

Thanks to the very insightful contributions from the great members of the panel.

My review of Andrew Sillen's story of a man enslaved at sea during the American Civil War is out. A rollicking naval yarn and critique of apologist versions of the story and of the Civil War. It also shows the global dimensions of this domestic conflict. epubs.ac.za/index.php/newa…

Alan Hirsch Coach Yoli! Alan Hirsch reflected on South Africa's shifting migration policy since 1994, while Yoliswa Makhasi addressed tackling corruption through reform and public participation. #SouthAfricaAt30

JOB ALERT: Advocacy Officer at New South Institute Drive change in SA's public sector. 6-month contract, JHB. Requires: Degree, 5+ yrs in advocacy/policy Apply by 2 May: bit.ly/42kftBz

JOB ALERT: Project Officer – Public Service Reforms at New South Institute Implement initiatives improving governance & accountability in SA's public sector. 12-month contract in JHB. Requires: Degree, 1-3 yrs project experience Apply by 2 May. More info: bit.ly/42kG5SZ

Yoliswa Makhasi | GNU must prioritise implementing Public Service Act amendments news24.com/citypress/voic…

The New South Institute has launched a groundbreaking report, “Government in Numbers.” The data-driven report looks at shifting demographics within South Africa’s public administration. New South Institute's Yoliswa Makhasi unpacks the findings and implications. #Newzroom405

My report on migration governance reform in East Africa is now out! There is a lot that the rest of Africa can learn from the EAC experience, though even they still have a way to go. nsi.org.za/publications/o…

Our migration report, focusing on the East African Community is now out. Authored by Alan Hirsch, the report finds that while the EAC has made significant progress, there’s still more to be done and valuable lessons for the rest of Africa to consider bit.ly/3IJ8Elq

Curious that the US chose Eswatini as its new destination for deported migrants. Perhaps the POTUS admires the country's absolute monarchy? nytimes.com/2025/07/15/us/…

I learned a lot from the East African experience of opening up borders in their regional community. Mostly positive lessons plus a to-do list. theconversation.com/east-african-c…

East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go - Alan Hirsch theconversation.com/east-african-c…

Ethiopia has become an hydropower power.

Fine piece on the exploitation of migrant workers in Jersey, English Channel island. observer.co.uk/listen/the-slo…