About the Global Governance Division


Intergovernmental cooperation is at the centre of the global partnership for development and has a vital role to play in the achievement of global development goals, not only in terms of the resources and technical assistance it can provide, but also in policy decision-making and norm-setting








Geopolitics and Religious Soft Power: In the Cases of China, United States and Nigeria Program


The GSNC will assess geopolitics of Religious Soft Power by exploring the global impact of religious propagation activities deployed by selected countries to achieve the foreign policy objectives.  Religion cannot be separated from the current global landscape we live in.  The countries selected for this research area are China, United States, and Nigeria



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South Korea- Africa Program


South Korea- Africa: South Korea is currently active in African development, including initiatives like the Konza Technopolis smart city in Kenya.  The Korea-Africa Summit will be one of the key areas of research focus at GSNC.



GSNC YOUNG POFESSIONAL PROGRAM

What is the GSNC Young Professional Program

The GSNC Young Professional Program is a comprehensive youth development initiative designed to equip young people and early-career professionals with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to succeed across various industries. It serves as a one-stop platform for development, combining learning, professional growth, and practical exposure. The program is inclusive, targeting matriculants, TVET college graduates, university graduates, and working professionals, thereby supporting individuals at different stages of their career journeys.

The program focuses on key sectors such as business growth and SMME development, mining and value chains, green energy and the just energy transition, the creative industry including arts and film production, artificial intelligence and the technical industry, as well as retail and tourism. It also incorporates elements of faith-based and sustainable development. Overall, it aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by providing practical skills and clear career pathways, while empowering participants to contribute to business, government, non-governmental, and community sectors.

Project

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Just energy Transition & Socio-economics

  • World bank Project with Council for Science and Industrial Research on Energy Transition and Socio-economics in Coal communities in Mpumalanga 2025


SMMES and Smart Factories


  • Industrialisation focus SMMEs and Value Chains (Mining, Energy etc) through Artificial Intelligence 4.0


Special Economic Zone (SEZ)


  • Special Economic Zones and Job Creation.


MULTI-MEDIA

Policy Briefs & Newspaper Article

                            


Dr Funeka Yazini April.  2024.

 Comparative practices of Just Energy Transition from coal to hydrogen energy in South Africa and Brazil Executive summary.  The purpose of this comparative analysis is to, therefore, examine Brazilian best practices of energy transition for consideration by the South African government.



   Funeka Yazini April.  2024.

 Comparative practices of Just Energy Transition from coal to hydrogen energy in South Africa and Brazil Executive summary.  The purpose of this comparative analysis is to, therefore, examine Brazilian best practices of energy transition for consideration by the South African government.

Live Interviews 


ENCA TV April 25 2025

Global Outlook International Outlook New Program
Balancing Allies: Ukraine, Russia, and the US-South Africa’s Diplomatic Tightrope. The interview will unpack President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to South Africa in the context of the ongoing war with Russia, Pretoria’s historic ties with Moscow, and rising tensions with the United States. It will also explore whether South Africa is repositioning itself diplomatically and what this means for its role in global conflict mediation, BRICS dynamics, and its standing with Western powers

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