The State of East Africa Report 2006: Trends, Tensions and Contradictions - The Leadership Challenge
The report challenges East Africa's leadership to understand the major issues raised by a compilation and analysis of statistical regional indicators.
It has three major objectives:
- Information: To present a wide range of facts and figures on Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda in one reference document.
- Insight: To highlight the trends, tensions and contradictions which emerge from an analysis of these facts and figures.
- Imagination: To encourage a collective process of critical and creative thinking about how old and new forces could shape the future of the region.
An understanding of why East Africa is poor, unequal and haunted by violent conflict is critical to creating a strong foundation for regional renewal. What opportunities and threats do we collectively face? How can we prepare for a prosperous and socially inclusive East African region?
The facts and figures presented in this Report highlight where our attention needs to be focused and suggest that the quality and commitment of the intellectual, political, civic, entrepreneurial and spiritual leadership is crucial if the region is to achieve its full potential.
The State of East Africa Report Series
As part of the East Africa Scenarios Project, the State of East Africa Report Series carries on the objective of providing new information, new insights and unlocking our collective imagination to contribute to an East Africa Community that is truly people centred.
The East African Scenarios Research Compendium contains 10 research papers unravelling the trends, patterns and driving forces in four thematic areas that were identified as being critical to understanding the region's future.
The East African Scenarios Stories provide narrative explorations of potential futures for the region, using insights from comprehensive research to help stakeholders anticipate and navigate emerging opportunities and challenges.
This report aims to spark a national debate on inequality in Kenya, highlighting that economic growth alone is not enough to eradicate poverty without a focus on equity in public policy.
This second edition in the series The State of East Africa Report explores the themes of identity, social influences, and informal structures, aiming to uncover the underlying dynamics shaping East African society and regional integration.
This State of East Africa Report 2008 presents a snapshot of the status of the region's water, food production, and energy resources.
The State of East Africa 2012 report builds on its 2006 predecessor by analyzing key social, economic, political, and environmental trends in the region, providing insightful data-driven comparisons across countries, and encouraging informed discussion on the region's future integration and development.
The State of East Africa 2013, as a follow-up to the State of East Africa 2012 and part of the State of East Africa report series, seeks to examine the trends that have taken place in the context of inequality and equity across time in the region.
This eight edition in the series The State of East Africa Report provides a comprehensive analysis of inequalities in the region, exploring the political economy, ethical foundations, and intergenerational impacts, supported by data and expert insights to propose policy solutions for equitable regional development.