Information on "Trade" and "Africa"
May 2013
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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
Applying the Strategic Relational Approach to African States
Author: Collin Zhuawu
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper uses Mauritian trade policymaking to highlight the ways in which trade policy more generally is a political output decided by human actors in the context of state structures. More on «Applying the Strategic Relational Approach to African States»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Scramble for Africa in the 21st Century
Author: John Bruni, Ming Ting, Shoo Lin Siah, Uwe Kaufmann
Publisher: SAGE International
This paper argues that while the contemporary 'Africa rising' narrative has been based on the influx of Chinese investment, silently sitting in the background are investment inflows from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). More on «Scramble for Africa in the 21st Century» -
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» -
Mar 2013
Is Morocco's Monarchy Still Playing Centre Stage?
Author: Francis Ghilès
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
This paper talks about the political reforms that took place in Morocco following the Arab Spring as well as the economic situation within the country. More on «Is Morocco's Monarchy Still Playing Centre Stage?»
February 2013
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28 Feb 2013
US Trade and Investment in the Middle East and North Africa
Author: Rebecca M Nelson, Mary Jane Bolle, Shayerah Ilias Akhtar
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides background and analysis for policymakers considering a re-evaluation of US trade and investment in the MENA region in light of political change. More on «US Trade and Investment in the Middle East and North Africa» -
Feb 2013
Sub-Saharan Africa: Case Studies of US and Chinese Economic Engagement in Angola, Ghana, and Kenya
Author: David Gootnick
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This supplement presents the results of case studies of US and Chinese economic engagement in three sub-Saharan African countries: Angola, Ghana, and Kenya. More on «Sub-Saharan Africa: Case Studies of US and Chinese Economic Engagement in Angola, Ghana, and Kenya» -
Feb 2013
Bytes Beyond Borders
Author: Remi Chandran, Ng ST Chong, Christopher NH Doll, Lisa Y Lee, Manu V Mathai, Khoi Nguyen, Govindan Parayil
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
This paper looks at the problem of illegal wildlife and introduces the Wildlife Enforcement Monitoring System (WEMS) which was developed to share information on wildlife crime across borders. More on «Bytes Beyond Borders»
January 2013
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2013
Economic Development, Trade and Investment in the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean Region
Author: Marek Dabrowski, Luc De Wulf
Publisher: Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE)
This report seeks to provide an overview of economic challenges and prospective scenarios faced by a group of 11 countries located in the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean region. More on «Economic Development, Trade and Investment in the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean Region»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Organic Certification, Agro-Ecological Practices and Return on Investment
Author: Linda Kleemann, Awudu Abdulai
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
The empirical literature on economic sustainability of certified export crops shows that certification standards that enhance yields are important for improving farm revenues and farmer welfare. More on «Organic Certification, Agro-Ecological Practices and Return on Investment»
