Information on "Economics" and "Central Africa"
August 2012
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Aug 2012
Angola's Sustainable Growth and Regional Role beyond the Elections
Author: Eldridge Vigil Adolfo
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
The author of this paper argues that Angola’s ambitions for sustained economic growth and regional influence depend on its internal cohesion and inclusive socio-economic development. More on «Angola's Sustainable Growth and Regional Role beyond the Elections»
July 2012
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11 Jul 2012
Black Gold in the Congo: Threat to Stability or Development Opportunity?
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report discusses how the renewal of oil interest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo represents a threat to stability in the still vulnerable post-conflict country. More on «Black Gold in the Congo: Threat to Stability or Development Opportunity?» -
Jul 2012
Livelihoods, Basic Services and Social Protection in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Author: Bart Weijs, Dorothea Hilhorst, Adriaan Ferf
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
After almost two decades of war and insecurity in DRC, basic services including health care, education, transport, water and sanitation are still fragile and insufficient. More on «Livelihoods, Basic Services and Social Protection in Democratic Republic of the Congo»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Refining Relations: Chad's Growing Links with China
Author: Romain Dittgen, Daniel Large
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper examines several aspects of Chad's relationship with China. More on «Refining Relations: Chad's Growing Links with China»
May 2012
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17 May 2012
Gabon: Investing in the Future
Author: Ali Bongo Ondimba
Publisher: Chatham House
This publication is the transcript from a speech of the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba. More on «Gabon: Investing in the Future» -
May 2012
China’s Growing Involvement in Chad
Author: Romain Dittgen, Daniel Large
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper explores China's involvement in Chad which has expanded since diplomatic ties were resumed in 2006. More on «China’s Growing Involvement in Chad»
March 2012
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12 Mar 2012
Strategic Trends 2012
Author: Prem Mahadevan, Daniel Möckli, An Jacobs, Jonas Grätz, Myriam Dunn Cavelty
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
The third edition of Strategic Trends contains articles concerning the rise of China, the strategic consequences of the debt crisis in Europe and regional conflicts in the Middle and Horn of Africa. More on «Strategic Trends 2012» -
Mar 2012
Goodwill and Hard Bargains
Author: Gregory Mthembu-Salter
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper examines Indian and Chinese business interests that seek to profitably engage with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) without falling victim to its multiple political and economic risks. More on «Goodwill and Hard Bargains»
January 2012
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Jan 2012
What’s Wrong with Dodd-Frank 1502?
Author: Laura E Seay
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
In this report, the author traces the development of section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with respect to the pursuit of a conflict minerals-based strategy by US advocates. More on «What’s Wrong with Dodd-Frank 1502?» -
Jan 2012
Political and Economic Drivers of Regional Integration in Africa: A Case Study of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Author: Morisho Mwana Biningo Nene
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper examines the drivers of regional integration in Africa and uses the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a case study. More on «Political and Economic Drivers of Regional Integration in Africa: A Case Study of the Democratic Republic of Congo»
