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Time to set SA-US trade on a fresh trajectory

The US remains one of South Africa’s most important economic partners and President Barack Obama will soon be here as part of his three-stop African tour. One of the official objectives of the visit will be to improve Africa’s economic growth and promote international trade.

Exporting and Export Dynamics Among South African Firms

According to the National Development Plan increased exports, particularly among small and medium firms, are an important job-creation strategy. Yet much of the South African debate on exporting occurs in an environment based on anecdote and prejudice rather than fact.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Why Obama’s visit to Africa matters

US-Africa relations have changed considerably over the past 20 years. A perceived limited American policy focused on providing ‘poor’ Africans with aid and selfishly dealing with its own security issues, such as access to oil and fighting terrorism, has now evolved into a partnership that is substantially more than just that.

Foreign-policy Positioning Through Multilateralism: South Africa in the UNSC

The UN Security Council (UNSC) is the premier multilateral decision-making body responsible for international peace and security. As such, South Africa’s re-election to the Council for a second term in 2011–12 signalled the recognition by its peers of the country’s standing in international affairs.

Civil Society Participation in Uganda’s APRM Process

In Uganda, umbrella organisations were appointed to represent civil society on the APRM National Commission. But some did not have the reach that had been assumed, and others were headed by busy people with other commitments.

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