Summer 2007 Fellow email: lacaldy5@stanford.edu
Faculty Mentor: Joel Samoff
Faculty Mentor email: joel.samoff@stanford.edu
Office Description:
The Institute for Democracy in South Africa is a renowned independent public interest organization promoting a sustainable democracy in South Africa; it concentrates on political and legislative processes and structures, good governance, diversity and racism, intergovernmental relations, socio-economic rights, and social justice. At the Institute's Kutlwanong Democracy Centre in Pretoria, the SIG Fellow should be prepared to work on policy analysis and research relating to any of these topics.
The 2004 SIG Fellow worked on three main projects: helped to organize a series of roundtable discussions that brought together activists, government officials, and academics to discuss the last 10 years of democracy and the future of South Africa; edited and helped write a report on Community Safety and service delivery in the South African Police Service; compiled a data set to examine the relationship bvetween a democratic transition and a change in its Human Development Index. The 2005 Fellow should expect a position of similar caliber. Background in South African history and politics is encouraged for this fellowship.
Office Website: http://www.idasa.org.za
Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:
- 20th century anniversary event: fellow helped in the organization of this event.
- Transcription of research and notes at public forums.
- Data analysis. Desired Personal Qualities:
- Sense of professionalism
- Flexibility
- Adventurous spirit
- Openness
- Independence
- Initiative
Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:
- A strong knowledge of South African history is a must.
Main Fellowship Disciplines:
- International Development
- Urban Studies
- African Studies
- Democracy Promotion
- Post-conflict Development
Languages:
All work done in English