Policy dialogues
Reports from SALO’s dialogues, where government, civil society and international partners meet in a safe space to work through a crisis.
SADC and the DRC crisis - 20 March 2018
The deteriorating situation is the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues raise concern. Characterised by repression of dissent, which has resulted in the killing of protestors, an unclear elections roadmap, ambiguity on …
Community dialogue on LGBTI issues in Soweto - 26 February 2018
(Karabo Primary school Naledi Soweto) In partnership with the Embassy of Ireland, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and South African Department of Justice, SALO will engage, through a series of meetings, with local stakeholders and …
Multi-stakeholder Dialogue - Are Free, Fair and Credible Elections Possible in Zimbabwe?
Tuesday 27 February 2018 TIME: (9:00 Registration) 9:30pm to 13:00pm with a tea break and followed by lunch VENUE: Sierra Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria Is a free and fair election possible in Zimbabwe? Will the country’s new government …
Zimbabwe's Predatory State Launch - 14 February 2018
‘Zimbabwe’s Predatory State‘ in conversation with author Jabusile M. Shumba. Respondents Dr Siphamandla Zondi and Mr Deprose Muchena.
Zimbabwe: The Morning After
DATE: Friday, 1 December 2017 TIME: (09:30 Registration) 10:00am to 13:00pm VENUE: University of Johannesburg Auckland Park Kingsway A Les (LECTURE HALL) G02 – Ground floor, near the main library. Entrance no 1 on Kingsway The dialogue will …
The Role of SADC in the Elimination of Poverty -28 September 2017
On the 28th September 2017, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) together with the African Union Student Alliance (AUSA) hosted a seminar at the University of Pretoria. The purpose of the event was to allow students to engage with Pan …
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue “From G20 to BRICS: Civil Society Engagement and Government Perspectives” - 14 Sept 2017
On the 14th of September 2017 SALO co-hosted a Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue with the Economic Justice Network (EJN) of the Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung South Africa (FES) entitled “From …
Dialogue on Major South African Foreign Policy Trends and Issues of 2017 - 23 March 2017
Opening Remarks: Ms Renate Tenbusch, South Africa Resident Director, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) This workshop sought to address two main concerns, namely: What are likely to be the key items on SA’s Foreign Policy agenda for 2017? What …
The Hate Crimes & Hate Speech Bill, 23 February 2017
Keynote Speaker: Hon Mr John Jeffery, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development The Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill provides for offences related to several forms of discrimination, including …
South Africa – Zimbabwe Dialogue: Informal Economy and Cross Border Trade, 17 January 2017
Despite its significance within SADC and growing evidence of its contribution to poverty alleviation and food security, informal cross border trade (ICBT), is yet to occupy its rightful place in regional policy making. Discussions on …
SALO Dialogue: The state of LGBTI Rights Protection in SA, with a focus on the proposed Hate Crimes Bill - 5 December 2016
**Date:** Monday 5 December 2016 Venue: Alliance Française, 155 Loop street, Cape Town PROGRAMME: Registration: 17H30 - 18H00 (Wine and light refreshments will be served) Chair: Marissa van Rensburg, SALO Speakers Keynote speaker: Deputy …
A Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on French and South African OGP Commitments: Sharing Experiences and Best Practices on Co-creation with Civil Society
On Thursday 24 November 2016 SALO in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Pretoria and the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) hosted: A Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on French and South African OGP Commitments: …
DIALOGUE ON BURUNDI - Thursday, 28 July 2016, Pretoria
On Thursday 28 July 2016, SALO hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue on Burundi, reflecting on the current security situation, the role of women in peacebuilding and the prospects for peace in the country. The panel comprised of: Amb. Isaie …
"Women in Peace-Building: Lessons from South Sudan" co-hosted by SALO and DIRCO- 30 June 2016, Pretoria
On the 30th of June 2016, SALO in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), hosted a workshop entitled, The Role of Women in Peace-building: Lessons from South Sudan. This event highlighted the …
South Africa - China - Zimbabwe Relations; 8 June 2016, Cape Town
This topic was borne out of and sought to be a continuation of the discussion generated in our successful 2015 workshop on SA-Zim relations in partnership with FES. China was mentioned by panelists and participants alike several times, in …
"Forecasting SA Foreign Policy in the Next Twenty Years" 20 April 2016, Cape Town
South Africa’s overarching and key foreign policy objectives prioritise the African context as a pivot in its international engagements. Located within the context of cooperation and partnership, South Africa’s role and participation in …
UN Women & SALO Launch of the Global Study on the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 - 31 March 2016
On 31 March 2016, the Southern Africa Liaison Office (SALO) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (UN Women) South Africa Multi-Country Office co-hosted a lunch launch of the Global Report ‘Preventing …
"Leaving No-one Behind: Strengthening Civil Society’s Role in the Implementation of Goal 16 of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" 22 March 2016, Pretoria
Civil society played an active role in the formulation of the Sustainable Development Goals. It is now important to consider the role of CSOs going forward, in ensuring effective implementation. This workshop aimed to explore how civil …
Major SA foreign policy trends and issues for 2016 - 15 March 2016
In early 2015 SALO held a dialogue on Major South African Foreign Policy Trends and Issues for 2015 which received an overwhelming response, including a recommendation to annualize the dialogue. SALO therefore hosted a dialogue on the same …
Speech by former Deputy Foreign Minister and current SA Special Envoy to the Middle East and chair of the South African Council on International Relations, Mr Aziz Pahad.
Delivered at the SALO Annual Dialogue Series, Major South African Foreign Policy Trends and Issues for 2016 15 March 2016, at Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria READ PDF here: AzizSpeech_SALO_15March2016
