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Asymmetric (Trans)Constitutionalism beyond Eurocentrism and Post-Colonialism

The research deals with the asymmetrical political relations in the world society and their impact on transconstitutional entanglements between legal orders.

Marcelo Neves Marcelo Neves

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Constitution-building in Africa: Decentralisation and constitutionalism in Africa

Under the broad theme of constitution-building in Africa, the focus of this project will be on the issue of decentralisation and constitutionalism in Africa.

Charles Fombad Charles Fombad

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Closing the Narrative Loop: Indian and South African Constitutionalism in the Age of Reflexive Globalisation

It is planned to use the time at STIAS to find out whether something like an African type of constitutionalism is developing or whether constitutionalism in Africa develops more or less along the lines of Western constitutionalism.

Theunis Roux Theunis Roux

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African Constitutionalism: Comparative Perspectives

The general focus is on examining critical issues affecting the promotion of constitutionalism in Africa from a comparative perspective.

Charles Fombad Charles Fombad Placeholder image Rainer Grote Erika de Wet Erika de Wet Dieter Grimm Dieter Grimm
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