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The publications database consists of physical and electronic resources in the area of gender and media diversity.
As the GMDC believes in knowledge creation and dissemination, the publications database offers an opportunity for this cycle of creation and communication to transpire. This resource is a collection of contributions from various organizations and individuals across the region. In forming a community of knowledge, the GMDC hopes this will encourage further knowledge development in the region and beyond.
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Giant Footprints: GL @ TEN
11 April 11
Regional relevance: Regional
In ten years Gender Links has grown into an internationally recognised player in gender rights and the advancement of women. It has grown from the humble beginnings of a small office at the back of Colleen Lowe Morna's house, with one employee and one computer, to its own office space and 50 employees; regional... [read more]
The Southern Africa Media and Diversity Journal, Issue 9
24 March 11
Regional relevance: Regional
When results of the 2010 Gender and Media Progress Study (GMPS) were first released, many Southern African gender and media activists expressed frustration at the slow rate of progress in the region. Coming seven years after the original Gender and Media Baseline Study (GMBS), one figure that was of particular... [read more]
Nepal in Transition: A Study on the State of Democracy
18 March 11
Regional relevance: International
Nepal in Transition: A Study on the State of Democracy presents major findings of a survey conducted in April 2007 by the Nepal Chapter of the State of Democracy in South Asia and International IDEA. The findings indicate a shift in the people's perspective compared to an earlier survey conducted in 2004.
Key... [read more]
SCHOOLING REFORM IS POSSIBLE: Lessons for South Africa from international experience
16 March 11
Regional relevance: South Africa
South Africa does not exhibit an appropriate sense of urgency with respect to the country's crisis in education. Despite high government expenditure (5-6 per cent of GDP) and very poor outcomes in terms of student performances, the severity of the situation is not sufficiently recognised. In April 2011, the Centre... [read more]
gender and climate change capacity development series-Africa Module 1-general overview
11 March 11
Regional relevance: International
One of the pressing challenges in addressing the gender dimensions of climate change in developing countries is the need for greater national expertise on gender and climate change and on broader issues of sustainable development. In response to this challenge, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has... [read more]
The implementation of quotas: European Experiences
10 March 11
Regional relevance: International
This report examines women's political representation in Europe. Although the overall representation of women in European Parliaments (including the Commonwealth of Independent States' nations) stands at approximately 18 percent, the differences among the many countries are staggering; from a low of three percent in... [read more]
2010 FIFA WOrld Cup: Gender, Politics and Sport
27 February 11
Regional relevance: Regional
The euphoria of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa seems to persist, albeit as faded, scraggy remnants of flags hanging precariously on aerials and the side view mirrors of cars. The cacophony around this event has died. Shakira has left the stage. However the debate about the gendered impact of the FIFA World... [read more]
Gender and Media Progress Study: Southern Africa
26 February 11
Regional relevance: Regional
In 2009/2010, Gender Links, the Gender and Media Southern Africa (GEMSA) Network and the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) undertook the Gender and Media Progress Study (GMPS) covering over 30 000 news items in 14 countries.
Building on the Gender and Media Baseline Study (GMBS) of 2003; the HIV and AIDS and... [read more]
The Security Sector in Southern Africa
24 February 11
This monograph is a study of the security sector in six Southern African countries, namely Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. It highlights the strengths and challenges of the various institutions that make up the security sector, including defence, police,... [read more]
