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Horizontal Accountability in Intergovernmental Organizations [Abstract] | Alexandru Grigorescu | 10/08/2008
Many intergovernmental organizations have recently established offices of internal oversight. Yet scandals have revealed serious flaws in the design of these institutions. This study argues that this is due, in great part, to the initial use of an imperfect domestic model.
Keeping the Peace in Africa: Why "African" Solutions Are Not Enough [Abstract] | Paul D. Williams | 10/08/2008
Instead of searching for "African solutions" which have proved problematic so far, policymakers should focus on developing effective solutions for the complex challenges raised by the issue of armed conflict in Africa.