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    The way forward for the Southern African Development Community Economic Partnership Agreement

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    Negotiations on economic partnership agreements (EPAs) between the European Union (EU) and African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries will end on 1 October 2014. After long and acrimonious talks, concessions must now be made. In the Southern African Development
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    Hosting the 2010 World Cup: what have we learned? Some South African reflections

    BRICS Policy Center / Centro de Estudos e Pesquisas BRICS, 2012
    This policy brief provides a brief glimpse into the complexities and contradictions that often emerge in the run-up to, and the hosting of, mega-events in ‘rising powers’ of the South.
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    Revamping artisanal gold mining in Zimbabwe to catalyse poverty reduction

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    This briefing discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by theartisanal (small-scale) gold mining sector in Zimbabwe. It reflects on the measures needed to promote artisanal miners’ contribution to sustainable development, economic growth and poverty alleviation.
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    The development implications of the fracking revolution

    Overseas Development Institute, 2014
    A larger number of countries are exposed to a potential trade shock emerging from a change in US oil imports including Angola, Congo, and Nigeria. An increase in fracking in China with the same size in the trade shock would double the effect. The total estimated effects from a reduction in US oil imports from African countries amount to US$32 billion.
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    Nationalism with Chinese characteristics: how does it affect the competitiveness of South Africa’s mining industry?

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    South Africa possesses the most valuable in situ mineral reserves in the world (valued at $2.5 trillion). Any reasonable forecast would suggest that such wealth should drive rapid economic growth. Instead, the International Monetary Fund has lowered its South African growth forecast to 2.8% for 2014.
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    Africa’s extractive governance architecture: lessons to inform a shifting agenda

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    Careful reflection is needed in examining options for streamlining and capacitating the myriad Africa-led initiatives that have emerged recently in the area of resource governance.
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    Understanding South Africa’s role in achieving regional and global development progress

    Institute of Development Studies UK, 2014
    As 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).
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    Grounded: special report - Brazil

    The Economist, 2013
    A special country-focused edtion of The Economist magazine looks at the following topic areas:
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    ‘Oil for Housing’: Chinesebuilt new towns in Angola

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    China has gained a foothold in the African construction sector through the provision of ‘resources for infrastructure’ loans. The dominance of Chinese companies is particularly evident in mega projects such as railways, major transportation arteries, public buildings, etc.
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    Expanding economic activity along the Sino-Indian border & developing infrastructure for connectivity

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2012
    The study attempts to answer three specific questions: First, should one view border trade as a tool to improve India‐China strategic relations? Second, is the emphasis on Ladakh part of an economic strategy to improve larger India‐China trade? Third, is this part of an economic and political strategy to improve the economic conditions and political stability in border regions/peripheries?

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