Remittances and corruption perceptions in Africa
The relationship between remittances and corruption is contested. For some authors, external income endows individuals with financial buffers, which undermine…
Library Region: Africa
Understanding the youth’s perspective: Highlights of Afrobarometer R9 findings
In observation of International Youth Day, Afrobarometer and the Mastercard Foundation hosted a webinar to shed light on critical issues…
The Banknote Controlled Voter Consent
The study contributes to advocacy for increased transparency in how political parties and candidates finance election campaigns in Uganda. It…
Alleged Mismanagement of the personal and payroll system in District Local Governments of Uganda – The Ghosts of Ntungamo
Alliance for Finance Monitoring (ACFIM) teamed up with the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ) to investigate reports of corruption…
Curbing the Escalating Cost of Politics
This policy brief addresses the critical need for comprehensive campaign finance reforms in Uganda to enhance transparency, accountability, and fairness…
Eat Widely, Vote Wisely?
Democracy in many developing countries is undermined by widespread vote buying—the provision of cash or goods in exchange for votes.…
Dirty money and politics in Africa
Many African countries are naturally gifted in mineral resources but cursed by the greed of the individuals occupying political office.…
Journalism and Technology: the use of drones for news gathering in Africa
Journalism has rapidly evolved over the years thanks to advancements in technology that have produced new tools and techniques for…
Empowering women to fight and prevent gender-based violence
DanChurchAid and Women Empowerment Link (WEL) through ‘Strengthening Community-Based Structures to Prevent and Respond to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence’ project…
Are African democracies crisis-resistant?
Africa’s democracies are experiencing one coup d’état after another, while there is growing popular political activism and simultaneous crises.