Can India Deliver the Goods?
Earlier this year, The Economist asked whether or not India’s decade had at last arrived.
As China takes on a global role, will southern Africa benefit?
China and southern Africa have received growing international attention in recent years, but for very different reasons.
Armed with global support, this could be Africa’s year: International Aid
At a time when the international community is preoccupied with crises in Iraq, the Middle East, postwar reconstruction in Afghanistan and aid to countries hit by the Asian tsunami disaster, many commentators have justifiably concluded that Africa would be off the radar screens of donor countries save for limited military and humanitarian interventions in a few countries.
Look to Singapore As an Alternative Trade and Investment Partner
Developing Asia is moving up South Africa’s strategic agenda. In recent months China and India have dominated the headlines as we move to commence free trade negotiations with them.
Break Down Africa’s Barriers
IN THE modern world of just-in-time production and delivery, the efficient flow of goods is critical for a trader to remain competitive in international markets.
Development through Trade: SA’s real export interests are in “non-agricultural market access”
AGRICULTURAL goods accounts for less than 5% of our exports, while manufactured exports now occupy a central place.
Compass and Energy Drink Needed for Reluctant Team Leader
If casual interactions over cocktails on the regional conference circuit are anything to go by, South Africa is the source of most of our region’s problems.
Bigger Sacu Could Lead the Way
THERE is much discussion in South African government circles about formulating an African development strategy. Many elements are being implemented by a multitude of government departments and agencies.
Development through Trade: What will the outcomes of the WTO Ministerial be?
The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) biannual ministerial jamboree is just around the corner. This year it will take place in Hong Kong in December. What is it likely to deliver?
Development through Trade: South Africa, a development state?
SENIOR South African government representatives argue that they are agents of a development state.