The G20’s contribution to sustainable development in Africa
The Group of Twenty (G20), as a forum for international cooperation on global economic governance and finance, has supported African development through the introduction of various initiatives and plans.
An early diagnosis of Trump’s impact on US-Africa relations
After eight months in office, US President Donald Trump had issued no policies specifically dealing with Africa, made no senior appointments for African affairs, and showed little interest in, knowledge of, or sympathy with Africa or the future of US–Africa relations.
Kenya: counting the cost of political brinkmanship
As the dust settles on Kenya’s divisive repeat elections, there is an understandable urge to move forward, to return to a sense of normalcy.
‘Technical COP’ to finalise Paris Agreement despite US withdrawal
The COP23 summit takes place amid complex global geopolitical dynamics, with President Donald Trump having announced the US’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement in June.
Are regional value chains a myth in Southern Africa?
Global and regional value chain theory and analysis has mushroomed in recent years.
WTO ministerial commitments from Nairobi: Key issues for South Africa at MC11
At the WTO’s 10th Ministerial Conference, held in Nairobi from 15–19 December 2015, members agreed on several outcomes relating to public stockholding, export competition, cotton, domestic support and a special safeguard mechanism for developing countries.
Urban solutions to Africa’s problems
‘Better city, better life’ is the UN’s slogan for World Cities Day, falling annually on 31 October.
Improving SADC Responses to Bring Peace to the DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to skirt crisis, as the elections first postponed in 2016 to December 2017 appear once again to be postponed indefinitely.
Sustainability standards, SMEs and GVCs: Recommendations for the G20
Participation in global value chains (GVCs) by developing countries is limited but holds substantial growth prospects.
Walking an even tighter rope: a mid-term budget review
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba was unambiguous on Wednesday when he outlined the current dismal state of the South African economy during his maiden mid-term budget speech.