South Africa’s Investment Landscape: Mapping Economic Incentives

For an economy to attract productive, sustainable local and foreign investment, a stable investment climate along with a supportive investment policy framework is necessary.
Working for Development in Southern Africa: Bridging the Gap Between Government and Business

Since 1994 Southern Africa in particular has witnessed an expansion of South African corporate activity.
A critical year ahead for South Africa at the United Nations Security Council

On 1 January 2012 South Africa entered the final year of its second term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
After the political dust-up in Libya: deepening the Europe-Africa dialogue

On the eve of the first year anniversary of the Arab uprisings, it is useful to reflect on the state of EU-Africa relations, particularly in the aftermath of the prominent role played by key EU member states in Libya.
Special Report: Busan and the Emerging Aid Architecture

The 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness held in Busan, Korea, in late November 2011, like the COP 17 conference in Durban, is yet another marker of the shifting fortunes of relations between so-called traditional donors, emerging powers and Africa.
Where to for South Africa and the Doha Development Agenda

The 8th Ministerial conference (MC8) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is now done and dusted.
Chinese Financial Institutions and Africa

This paper unpacks the interplay among gradualist institutional evolution within China’s financial sector, the domestic economic drivers within China itself, Africa’s own complex financial terrain and the far-reaching changes to the global economy as a basis for understanding the impact of Chinese finance on the continent.
Linking South Africa’s Immigration Policy and Zimbabwe Diplomacy

The political and economic crisis that has riddled Zimbabwe for over a decade has created two serious challenges for South Africa’s (SA) government.
The Zambia–China Co-operation Zone at a Crossroads: What Now?

China in Africa Project – within the Global Powers and Africa programme.
Understanding China’s Agricultural Investments in Africa

Since 2000 China has started to strengthen its agricultural co-operation with Africa in trade and other commercial activities.