Improving understanding through environment and policy interlinkages in Africa

A myriad of social and economic factors, ranging from demographic changes, poverty and health, industry and trade, economic liberalization including structural adjustment programmes (SAPs) and resource extraction impact on and shape the environmental challenges facing Africa. Thus understanding problems and defining effective responses to the challenges presented often requires multilevel and inter-sectoral cooperation.

http://www.eoearth.org/article/Improving_understanding_through_environment_and_policy_interlinkages_in_Africa?topic=49470

Empowering people and institutions in Africa: institutional and governance interlinkages

Throughout much of Africa, the interlinkages between institutions and within governance processes are poorly developed. Developing an interlinkages approach can improve opportunities for more effective regional cooperation, inclusive policies, improved regional-national synergies, and stronger and more sustainable partnerships.
International law and policy, at both the global and regional levels, identifies motivations as well as an overall framework for developing institutional interlinkages, as set out in Box 1. These international law principles help to address problems of unequal power between countries.

http://www.eoearth.org/article/Empowering_people_and_institutions_in_Africa:_institutional_and_governance_interlinkages