Acknowledgements
This publication was produced by the Cape Town Office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation as part of its regional programme in Southern Africa, covering South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. It forms part of the foundation’s ongoing work to foster critical dialogue, strengthen democratic and ecological governance, and support civil society engagement on issues of social, economic and environmental justice.
The publication draws on conversations, reflections and exchanges with a wide range of researchers, activists and civil society practitioners. We are deeply grateful to all those who shared their insights, experiences and perspectives during the development of this work. Their contributions helped sharpen the analysis and situate it within the lived realities and political debates shaping this moment in global politics.
We would particularly like to thank the authors and contributors for their thoughtful engagement and commitment to advancing informed and critical debate. Special appreciation to Prof. Melanie Judge, who was responsible for the editorial direction of the dossier and guided its overall editorial process and Sandile Ndelu for her role in supporting the editorial and leading on building the additional resources. We also extend our appreciation to colleagues within the foundation and partner organizations who provided valuable feedback and support during the research, editorial and production process.
Editorial and Production Credits:
- Publisher: Heinrich Böll Stiftung Cape Town
- Editorial oversight and coordination: Prof. Melanie Judge and Sandile Ndelu
- Editorial team: Prof. Melanie Judge, Sandile Ndelu, Kealeboga Mase Ramaru, Paula Assubuji
- Copy editing support: Prof. Melanie Judge
- Online Layout/design: Nadia van der Schyff
- Concept and Project Coordination: Kealeboga Mase Ramaru and Paula Assubuji
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