Comparing the Determinants of Western and Chinese Commercial Ties with Africa
In recent decades, China has risen to prominence in the global economy with breakneck speed. For example, its foreign direct investment outflows have increased more than 250—fold since 1990 and its bilateral trade volume increased by a factor of 24 between 1992 and 2015.
The Osaka G20 Summit and Africa
G20 leaders meeting in Osaka today and tomorrow may be wondering whether the planned agenda will be overtaken by rapidly unfolding events in the Persian Gulf or the US-China trade dispute.
Africa and G20: Not just development
As the world’s premier forum on international economic governance, the G20 plays an important role in global rule-making.
Implementing the TFA: Trade Facilitation Activities in Zambia
This paper examines the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) in Africa.
The pitfalls of private sector investment in infrastructure financing
The virtues of private sector financing in infrastructure development are widely promoted, yet much research glosses over the shortcomings of private capital investment in infrastructure.
Ecosystem-based adaptation in South African coastal cities
Healthy ecosystems are critical for promoting human well-being and building long-term socio-economic resilience through a range of ecosystem services. However, the integrity of these ecosystems is threatened by climate change, which in turn will increasingly impact the many people who depend on these ecosystems, including the urban and rural poor.
South African migration policy: A gendered analysis
The 2017 White Paper on International Migration to South Africa proposes a policy framework to guide a comprehensive review of South Africa’s international migration policy, including asylum and refugee legislation.
Ecosystem-based adaptation in South African coastal cities: Challenges and opportunities
Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) provides multiple benefits for coastal cities and the populations they support. Despite a number of demonstrably successful EbA cases, current practice still focuses on planning and implementing ‘grey’ infrastructure solutions. It is critical that cities explore the multiple opportunities that exist for mainstreaming and implementation of EbA.
Free trade area finally comes to Africa
May 30 was a particularly significant day for Africa. While global trends move from integration towards heightened protectionism, African countries are improving intra-regional trade levels and deepening regional integration.
New Bill offers robust game plan against cybercrime in South Africa
A significant increase in internet access combined with a growing reliance on e-governance, commercial services, social networks, and the Internet of Things has increased the vulnerability of both citizens and governments to cyber criminals.