Leveraging Services Trade Liberalisation for Enhanced Food Security in SADC
The global food crisis of 2008 threw into sharp relief the problem of food security in many developing countries.
South Africa and the US$2 billion pledge to the IMF
News headlines were last week screaming about the US$2 billion pledge that South Africa made to the IMF.
Powerhouses slowing down, but still vital BRICS in the wall
China’s economic slow-down has been somewhat overshadowed recently by the Eurozone crisis and the threat of a ‘Grexit’.
Refining Relations: Chad’s Growing Links with China
Chad’s relations with China have developed importantly in a relatively short space of time, which has elevated China’s importance in the Chadian economy and domestic politics.
The Rise of China’s State-Led Media Dynasty in Africa
China is no exception to the global rise of developing media, who are challenging dominant traditional players.
Positioning Africa for a Role on Global Economic Governance
Both the formal presentations and the corridor chatter at the recent African Development Bank Annual Meeting (1 June 2012) were filled with optimism about Africa’s future.
South Africa and the ‘Currency Wars’
South Africa’s currency debate focuses on whether to emulate China and other predominantly East Asian countries by pegging the Rand.
Why SA must fight against war in Syria
Like Libya last year, the rapidly deteriorating situation in Syria is forcing tough foreign policy choices the world over.
Politics on the High Seas: World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day (8th June) is celebrated this year just days ahead of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, also known as Rio+20, where ocean governance will be one of the key themes under discussion.
Examining SA’s trade policy for 2012
One of the defining features of trade policy in South Africa today is its demotion from being a key driver of growth to the use of trade policy as a mere tool of industrial policy.