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    Exporting and export dynamics among South African firms

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013
    According to the National Development Plan increased exports, particularly among small and medium firms, are an important job-creation strategy. Yet much of the South African debate on exporting occurs in an environment based on anecdote and prejudice rather than fact.
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    Is SACU ready for a monetary union?

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013
    Attaining a monetary union is an ambition for most African regional economic communities. Although studies have been undertaken on the costs and benefits of monetary unions, there has been little focus on the viability of a Common Monetary Area for member states of the South African Customs Union (SACU).
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    When is foreign direct investment beneficial to a country and when is it not? The case of South Africa

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012
    Although South African policymakers have introduced policies to encourage foreign direct investment (FDI), so far the results have not met expectations, particularly in relation to green-field investment. Instances in which the country has managed to attract FDI have been in area mergers and acquisitions.
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    Values versus interests in the G-20’s global economic governance effort: a South African perspective

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012
    As the world moves towards a multipolar power structure, so global economic governance becomes more challenging. One central issue is the need for major powers to find a basis on which to collaborate. For this reason, there is a rising interest in the potential of values to guide global norms in general and economic negotiations in particular.
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    The economic gateway to Africa? geography, strategy and South Africa's regional economic relations

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012
    A closer look at economic interaction in sub-Saharan Africa confirms that South Africa interlinks many of its neighbouring countries globally. This paper argues that South Africa's role as an economic gateway primarily depends upon geography, i.e. upon naturally given and man-made structures in geographical space.
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    Perspectives on trade, investment and competition policy in South Africa

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012
    In a liberalised trade and investment environment, trade, investment and competition policies together form a specific nexus. South Africa needs foreign direct investment to help address its need for employment creation, growth and development.
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    Working for development in Southern Africa: bridging the gap between government and business

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2011
    Since 1994 Southern Africa in particular has witnessed an expansion of South African corporate activity.
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    South Africa's current account deficit: are proposed cures worse than the disease?

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2008
    Each time the domestic trade balance shows a deficit, the policy discussion becomes very emotional. Normally discussions are driven by a strong mercantilist bias: trade surpluses are seen as a benefit to the country and they are claimed to be caused by own competitiveness.
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    The G-20 and financial regulation in Africa

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013
    The Group of Twenty (G-20) is a forum for coordinating international activities in setting new standards and rules for the global financial sector to promote global financial stability, yet a major issue in this regard is the question of how non-members of the G-20 are engaged in the G-20 processes.
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    The BRICS Summit 2013: key asks and priorities

    Oxfam India, 2013
    During the last decade, with the rise of emerging economies and their growing interest in Africa, the role of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries has been widely debated and scrutinised. It is against this backdrop that there has been a real need for the BRICS countries to demonstrate a difference in its approach from the West.

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