Information on "Economics" and "Africa"
May 2013
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28 May 2013
Unlocking South Africa’s Potential
Author: Mamphela Ramphele
Publisher: Chatham House
This transcript discusses the economic, educational and governance issues facing South Africa in the post-Apartheid era. More on «Unlocking South Africa’s Potential» -
20 May 2013
Rwanda’s Foundations for the Future
Author: Claver Gatete
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a summary of a presentation delivered by the Rwandan Minister of Finance and Economic Planning. More on «Rwanda’s Foundations for the Future» -
May 2013
Does Poor Mean Cheap? A Comparative Look at Africa’s Industrial Labor Costs
Author: Alan Gelb, Christian Meyer, Vijaya Ramachandran
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper compares labor costs and productivity in selected African countries to that in other countries using data from the World Bank’s Enterprise Surveys. More on «Does Poor Mean Cheap? A Comparative Look at Africa’s Industrial Labor Costs»
April 2013
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Apr 2013
African Security in 2013: A Year of Disequilibrium?
Author: Morten Bøås, James J Hentz
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report analyzes the security trends, scenarios and dynamics in Africa, describing and identifying issues and hotspots likely to manifest themselves in 2013. More on «African Security in 2013: A Year of Disequilibrium?»
March 2013
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21 Mar 2013
Good Governance, Growth and Human Rights
Author: Joyce Banda
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a speech by Malawi's president Joyce Banda in which she presents her vision for her country's future. More on «Good Governance, Growth and Human Rights» -
11 Mar 2013
Turkey’s Economy: An Example for the Middle East and North Africa?
Author: Numan Kurtulmus
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a talk about economic progress and democratic development in Turkey given by Numan Kurtulmus, Deputy Chairman for Economic Affairs of the Turkish Justice and Development Party (AKP). More on «Turkey’s Economy: An Example for the Middle East and North Africa?» -
4 Mar 2013
Tunisia in Turmoil: How Should the EU React?
Author: Hrant Kostanyan, Elitsa Garnizova
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This commentary discusses the Tunisian political and economic crisis that followed the fall of Ben Ali and the EU's role in stabilizing the country. More on «Tunisia in Turmoil: How Should the EU React?» -
Mar 2013
Nowhere Left to Hide?
Author: Todd Moss, Ross Thuotte
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
Investors diversify their portfolios to boost returns and manage risk. More on «Nowhere Left to Hide?» -
Mar 2013
Cash or Coupons? Testing the Impacts of Cash versus Vouchers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Author: Jenny Aker
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This report prevents the results of an evaluation of unconditional cash transfer and voucher program in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More on «Cash or Coupons? Testing the Impacts of Cash versus Vouchers in the Democratic Republic of Congo» -
Mar 2013
BRICS FDI: A Preliminary View
Author: Catherine Grant, Itumeleng Rantao, Lesley Wentworth, Chris Wood, Sven Schroeder
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This policy brief outlines the existing outward investment motivations and destinations for each of the BRICS countries as well as the historical sources of FDI for the BRICS. More on «BRICS FDI: A Preliminary View»
