Comparing the Determinants of Western and Chinese Development Finance Flows to Africa
In 2000, China’s annual development finance to Africa totaled US$121 million, and was distributed among a handful of countries. By 2013, that figure had risen to well over US$16
billion.
Development strategies and Chinese investment in Africa’s mining sector
Between 2005 and 2017 China invested $58 billion in sub-Saharan African mining and energy sectors. Despite the commodity price downturn, China continues to be a leading investor in the global mining industry.
Women and the Energy Value Chain
This paper assesses efforts by Rwanda and South Africa to incorporate women into energy value chains, specifically the renewable energy (RE) sector. It looks at the need for sustainable infrastructure development in Africa, as well as the meaningful role women can play through their participation in, contribution to and inclusion in the energy value chain. Rwanda’s solar energy sector and South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement programme are examined to identify challenges and potential best practices.
We need a flexible world order
A geopolitical transition is underway. The post-1945 liberal world order is fracturing and failing to deliver on critical global public goods such as climate stability and international financial stability.
Sliding towards disaster: migration in European-African relations
The debate on African–European migration is hotly contested, particularly in Europe, where some political leaders manipulate voter fears for their own political purpose while others face criticism for their failure to keep migration “at bay”.
Does South Africa need its own export-import bank?
As a result of globalisation and the concomitant increase in trade, countries need to find financing solutions that will ensure that their participation in the global trade arena serves their national growth agendas.
Ties between African countries and China are complex. Understanding this matters
The complex relationship between Africa and China has become even more complicated this year. Initially, 2018 was set to reaffirm the bond through the latest Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit held in Beijing in September.
Coastal tourism and economic inclusion in Indian Ocean Rim Association states
The inclusiveness of tourism development is coming under close academic and policy scrutiny, including in policy debates within the Indian Ocean region through the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
Here’s how SA can tackle homelessness
To mark World Homeless Day on October 10, the South African Institute of International Affairs’ Kate Mlauzi unpacked the definition of homelessness and ways to combat it.
Quietly building: South Africa’s Youth Employment Initiative
YES is a welcome intervention towards addressing South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis. However, its success still remains questionable. First, while YES targets an increase in the quantity of work opportunities, subdued economic growth marked by the country slipping into a technical recession, threatens the creation of new jobs. YES needs to ensure that companies retain these young people, even under difficult economic conditions.