Inter-country adoption from a Southern and Eastern African perspective

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Date

2010

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Washington & Lee Law School, Virginia

Abstract

This paper reviews recent developments pertinent to inter-country adoption in Southern and Eastern Africa. In particular, it focuses on the tripartite roles of governments, the judiciary and the international community, including the international media. It argues that a concerted effort towards awareness-raising is required in order to harmonise the respective roles of the above players, and in order to better regulate the practice.

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Hague Convention, Inter-country adoption, Southern and Eastern Africa

Citation

Sloth-Nielsen, J.et al. (2010). Inter-country adoption from a Southern and Eastern African perspective. International Journal of Family Law, March: 86-97