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Understanding South Africa’s role in achieving regional and global development progress
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2014As Africa’s most diversified, developed and (until recently) largest economy, South Africa occupies a unique position in the international development debate. It is an active player in global governance and development fora, maintains an extensive development partnership with its region, and is a member of the BRICS Forum of emerging powers (along with Brazil, Russia, India and China).DocumentChallenging development cooperation? A literature review of the approaches of the emerging powers
Research Institute for Work and Society, KU Leuven, 2013Looking at existing literature, this paper discusses the major ways in which the emerging powers, in this isnstance Brazil, India, China and South Africa (the BICS) are challenging the development cooperation policies and practices of the ‘tradition’ development actors. The author highlights ten ways in which the BICS are are challenging development cooperation:DocumentAdding new spices to development cooperation. Brazil, India, China and South Africa in health, agriculture and food security
Research Institute for Work and Society, KU Leuven, 2013In recent years, the four so-called emerging powers or economies - Brazil, India, China and South Africa (the BICS) - have gained considerable academic, policy and media attention for their activities in development cooperation. Some authors argue that these countries employ innovative and alternative approaches to development cooperation than the traditional, i.e. OECD-DAC donors.Document‘Energetic’ dialogues in South Africa: the EU example
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014Since the energy crisis of 2007–2008, investor interest in the South African energy sector has been on the rise. This has drawn more attention to the importance of energy in the South Africa–EU relationship.DocumentThe experience of South African firms doing business in Africa: a preliminary survey and analysis
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007A key challenge for Africa in the 21st century is to develop an enabling business environment.DocumentEvery continent needs an America: the experience of South African firms doing business in Mozambique
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007Mozambique has emerged as one of the most significant South African investment destinations on the African continent. South Africa is a leading investor in that country. The purpose of the study was to identify some of the pitfalls associated with doing business in a country such as Mozambique, while also giving credit to some of the success stories.DocumentGlimpse of hope in West Africa: the experience of South African firms doing business in Ghana
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007Relations between Ghana and South Africa have improved and expanded greatly since 1994 in light of the political and economic transformations in both countries. Both investors and government officials in South Africa regard Ghana as a beacon of hope in the volatile, unstable and conflict-ridden West African region.DocumentTimbuktu’s golden legacy: the experience of South African companies doing business in Mali
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007Mali is among the three top economic performers in West Africa. The purpose of the study was to identify some of the pitfalls associated with doing business in a country such as Mali, while also giving credit to some of the success stories. The study is also informed by the fact that French-speaking Africa poses new and particular challenges to South African investors venturing northwards.DocumentMeeting the Sphinx: the experience of South African companies doing business in Egypt
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007Although bilateral trade with Egypt has grown significantly over the past decade, investment from South Africa has lagged behind. South Africa is not only a late entrant to Egypt's market but also faces strong competition from European, American and Middle Eastern products and companies, which have historically dominated the economy.DocumentA nation in turmoil: the experience of South African companies doing business in Zimbabwe
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007There is a significant South African business presence in Zimbabwe. South Africa’s relationship with Zimbabwe has existed for more than a century, and is pivotal for both countries. Over the years, the nature of the countries’ relationship has been shaped by the various political protagonists in each of them at any specific time.Pages