A New Wind of Change is Stirring
In A first for Africa, Liberia’s Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf will become the continent’s first democratically elected female president when the results of Tuesday’s presidential run-off elections are confirmed.
Peer Review and Nepad: Zimbabwe – The Litmus Test for African Credibility
SAIIA Reports (1997-2007)
The SAIIA Report series, published between 1997 and 2007, includes in-depth reports on various topics, ranging from South Africa’s foreign policy to issues of governance and development.
Doing Business in Latin America
Latin America has a population size of more than 500 million people and a combined economy of around $1.7 trillion.
Nepad Must Guide Business in Africa
The Kebble-Maduna saga, the arms deal, the mining charter and mining royalty bill have thrown into sharp relief the complex and often fraught relationship between business and government. It also brings into question the critical rules of engagement.
A Luta Continua
Mozambique is South Africa’s second-biggest trading partner in Africa, but investors are wary
Joint African Effort Needs Real Teeth: Regional Integration
As the city of Maputo prepares itself to host the World Economic Forum African summit this week under the theme Engaging Business in Development it is apt to reflect on the economic track record of Africa.
Egypt Opens the Door to SA Business
A recent survey by the South African Institute of International Affairs on the experience of South African companies and subsidiaries operating in Egypt found that most regard it as a promising market.
Ghana Elections: Kufuor has put Ghana on the right track
Ghana’s New National Patriotic Party government is facing a keenly awaited political contest in December when Ghanaians go to the polls to elect a new president and parliament.
Business as Usual in Egypt
EGYPT faces the first contested presidential elections in its history next Wednesday. President Hosni Mubarak’s ruling party, the National Democratic Party (NDP), is poised to win.