South Africa’s foreign policy objectives: Reviewing the White Paper
Since 1994 the erstwhile Department of Foreign Affairs, renamed International Relations and Co-operation in the wake of the ANC’s 2007 National Conference in the Polokwane, has had a series of strategy documents.
Ahead of COP 17: Focus on the Forests
2011 is the United Nations Year of the Forest.
Walmart in South Africa: Creating Jobs through its Sustainable Fish Policy
Walmart’s investment in South Africa has accounted for numerous headlines during the past months.
The United States, South Africa, and South Africa’s Global Health Agenda
The conference was co-hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), to exchange perspectives on the U.S.-South Africa bilateral relationship, the evolution of health and development engagement, and South Africa’s emerging global health agenda.
Intertwined Paths: Portugal and Rising Angola
Since independence, Portuguese–Angolan relations have been constrained by their historical past and by Angola’s own internal vicissitudes.
Service Sector Liberalisation in India: Key Lessons and Challenges
The service sector is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the Indian economy.
Political upheaval in the Nile Basin
During March and April this year I spent a significant amount of time traversing the complex network of gravel roads that run from Hoima to the shores of Lake Albert in western Uganda.
Unrest in Malawi: An Economic Perspective
On Wednesday 20 July 2011, 80 civil society organisations in Malawi held a protest against the government’s handling of the economy.
Aid for Trade: Its Impact and Effectiveness
“Trade not aid” has long been a mantra for those who believe that developing countries need to grow and integrate their economies through world markets rather than relying on hand-outs from donors.
State Visits as a Tool of Economic Diplomacy: Bandwagon or Business Sense?
Economic diplomacy has become a priority for South Africa’s foreign policy with the specific objectives of improving market access and trade with bilateral partners, increasing foreign direct investment, positioning South Africa as a preferred tourism destination and marketing South Africa abroad.