The Dullah Omar Institute (DOI) at the University of the Western Cape recently concluded a high-impact initiative designed to transform community leaders into effective local government watchdogs.
Applications are now open for the 2026 African School on Decentralisation (ASD), a two-week accredited programme taking place from 8 to 21 November 2026.
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The Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape is inviting applications for a one-year, full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship for 2026. The successful candidate will join the Children’s Rights Project.
Jetske Idema has joined the Multilevel Government Project of the Dullah Omar Institute (DOI) as a research intern until June 2026.
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On 9 December 2025, the Children’s Rights Project hosted a webinar to explore the findings of a new study titled 'Toiling for Survival: Children in the Urban Informal Sector in Africa.'
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The Dullah Omar Institute for Constitutional Law, Governance and Human Rights at the Faculty of Law, University of the Western Cape, was proud to deliver a statement at the 46th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)!
The Dullah Omar Institute (Univ of the W-Cape) is offering a FREE short training programme for community organisations on how to work more effectively with your municipality.
Strengthening the Grassroots: Dullah Omar Institute Empowers Civil Society Leaders in Local Governance
