Information on "Economics" and "Africa"
July 2013
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25 Jul 2013
Beyond its Mineral/Natural Resources: Why Africa Matters to the World
Author: Ibrahim A Gambari
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper highlights the need for further progress in improving political and economic governance in Africa. More on «Beyond its Mineral/Natural Resources: Why Africa Matters to the World» -
Jul 2013
Islands Drifting Apart? A Comparative Analysis of the Socio-economic Experience of Rodrigues and Mauritius
Author: Gilles D Joomun, Boniface Dulani
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This bulletin offers an analysis of residents of the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues assess the country's economic management and their own living standards. More on «Islands Drifting Apart? A Comparative Analysis of the Socio-economic Experience of Rodrigues and Mauritius» -
Jul 2013
Popular Attitudes Toward Democracy in Mauritius
Author: Gilles Joomun, Boniface Dulani
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This paper summarizes the results of a survey conducted on the attitudes and opinions held by Mauritian citizens on democracy and governance, the state of their country’s economy, the quality of their political leaders, their sense of personal identi... More on «Popular Attitudes Toward Democracy in Mauritius»
June 2013
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14 Jun 2013
Guinea in Transition: Reform, Resources and Regional Relations
Author: Alpha Condé, Gita Honwana Welch
Publisher: Chatham House
In this speech transcript, Alpha Condé, President of the Republic of Guinea, discusses the complexities facing his country following its first democratic elections in 2010. More on «Guinea in Transition: Reform, Resources and Regional Relations» -
Jun 2013
Resource Scarcity, Spite and Cooperation
Author: Sebastian Prediger, Björn Vollan, Benedikt Herrmann
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This paper examines how increased exposure to competition for scarce resources affects common-pool resource users’ behavior toward fellow users. More on «Resource Scarcity, Spite and Cooperation» -
Jun 2013
Climate Change, Growth and Poverty in Ethiopia
Author: Emerta Asaminew Aragie
Publisher: Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This paper argues that due to its dependence on the agricultural sector for production, employment, and export revenues, Ethiopia is seriously threatened by climate change. More on «Climate Change, Growth and Poverty in Ethiopia» -
Jun 2013
Nigerian Unity
Author: Gerald McLoughlin, Clarence J Bouchat
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
This paper asserts that while Nigeria is the key country in Sub-Saharan Africa for the success of American policy and interests, it is poorly understood by policymakers. More on «Nigerian Unity» -
Jun 2013
Mozambique and Malawi
Author: Aditi Lalbahadur
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This brief examines the evolving relationship between Mozambique and Malawi. More on «Mozambique and Malawi»
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» -
22 May 2013
Negotiating the Rise of New Powers
Author: Amrita Narlikar, Brendan Vickers, Rosemary Foot, Jim O'Neill
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion on rising powers in the international system, particularly the BRICS group. More on «Negotiating the Rise of New Powers»
