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  Challenging development cooperation? A literature review of the approaches of the emerging powers

  Research Institute for Work and Society, KU Leuven, 2013

  Looking 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:
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  Adding 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, 2013

  In 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.
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  U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC)

  The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the United States Congress in October 2000 with the legislative mandate to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual
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  The experience of South African firms doing business in Africa: a preliminary survey and analysis

  South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007

  A key challenge for Africa in the 21st century is to develop an enabling business environment.
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  Every continent needs an America: the experience of South African firms doing business in Mozambique

  South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007

  Mozambique 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.
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  Glimpse of hope in West Africa: the experience of South African firms doing business in Ghana

  South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007

  Relations 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.
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  Timbuktu’s golden legacy: the experience of South African companies doing business in Mali

  South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007

  Mali 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.
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  Meeting the Sphinx: the experience of South African companies doing business in Egypt

  South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007

  Although 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.
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  A nation in turmoil: the experience of South African companies doing business in Zimbabwe

  South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007

  There 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.
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  Towards a new 'Washington Consensus'? South Africa, the G-20 leaders' summit and the financial crisis

  South African Institute of International Affairs, 2008

  This briefing looks at the build-up to the 2008 G20 summit, the first one convened at Heads of State level. The immediate backdrop to this important initiative is well-known: the financial crisis emanating in the developed world and the USA in particular, and its spread to emerging markets.

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