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This article considers the evolution in South Africa at the end of the last century. The apartheid regime collapsed and Nelson Mandela was finally released from captivity. The authority of Mandela is so great that the next presidential elections inevitably end in a resounding victory for him and his party, the ANC. Adapted from the source document.

Informed consent and other ethical aspects of research among vulnerable youngsters in South Africa
Informed consent and other ethical aspects of research among vulnerable youngsters in South Africa
In this article the author will discuss ethical difficulties she encountered during her PhD-research on child-headed households in South Africa. Her idea that children are capable actors was not only different from existing principles in childhood research, but also from local ideas. The difficult environment in which the children and youngsters lived caused more ethical or methodological problems.

Is an object made from bone or ivory? Was an elephant, walrus or hippo's tusk used to in the production? In this book the author illustrates how the various materials of animal origin can be recognized. All hard animal material, bones, antlers, ivory, horns, tortoise shells, whalebones and hoofs are examined. This book details the building blocks and structure; it's distinctive features and a brief history of the use of these materials from the late prehistory to the 18th century Netherlands. This resourceful book is not only useful for archaeologists and museum conservators but also for the general public with a curious mind. - Is een voorwerp gemaakt van bot of ivoor? Is er gebruik gemaakt van olifant- walrus- of nijlpaardivoor? In dit handboek wordt uiteengezet hoe men de verschillende materialen van dierlijke oorsprong kan herkennen. Alle harde dierlijke materialen - bot, gewei, ivoor, hoorn, schildpad, balein en hoef - worden behandeld. Besproken worden de opbouw en de structuur van de dierlijke materialen, de determinatiekenmerken en een beknopte geschiedenis van het gebruik van deze materialen vanaf de late prehistorie tot aan de 18e eeuw in Nederland. Een bruikbaar handboek niet alleen voor archeologen en museummedewerkers, maar ook voor kunsthistorici en verzamelaars.

An overview of Belgian policy making & implementation targeting countries of the African continent through either bilateral agreements or cooperation in projects launched by international organizations. Belgian African policy is placed in the larger geopolitical context, discussing the legacy of the Cold War, the country's historical ties with the Central African region (Zaire, Burundi, & Rwanda), & current structures & institutions available in the European Union & on the international arena (eg, the World Bank) within which the Belgian government can become effective either bilaterally or multilaterally in this part of Africa. The modernization of the ways & means through which developmental aid is dispensed in Africa is examined, considering Belgian & international initiatives & making comparisons to the traditional foci in Belgium's African policy. Five areas on which the current Belgian government concentrates on Central Africa are identified: (1) humanitarian assistance, (2) support for groups & initiatives targeting a peaceful resolution of conflicts & the enhancement of human rights in this part of the globe, (3) work on the demobilization & reintegration of former military units & ex-soldiers, (4) mobilization of donors & organizations willing to assist in securing peace in Burundi & eastern Congo (Zaire), & (5) actions on behalf of strengthening African "ownership" & diplomatic involvement in local peace initiatives. Z. Dubiel