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The impact of labor mobility on unemployment: a comparison between Jordan and Tunisia
Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2013Jordan and Tunisia are two non-oil exporting MENA countries characterised by high unemployment rates and significant migrant populations.DocumentThe People’s Republic of China’s potential growth rate: the long-run constraints
Asian Development Bank, 2014The Chinese Communist Party set an ambitious reform agenda for the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011–2015). These reforms are expected to continue during the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016–2020).DocumentTrade volume and economic growth in the MENA region: goods or services?
Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2014While the expanding importance of services in the economy has certainly been noticed, it is only recently that the international trade literature has started to study the linkages between trade in services and growth. This paper explores the macroeconomic and sectoral effects of trade in goods and trade in services on the economic performance of MENA countries for the period 1960- 2011.DocumentDo product standards matter for margins of trade In Egypt? Evidence from firm-level data
Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2014According to the World Trade Organization (WTO) standards, countries are allowed to adapt regulations under the Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) agreements in order to protect human, animal and plant health as well as environment and human safety.DocumentMicro and small household enterprises in Egypt: potential for growth and employment generation
Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2014Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) comprise an important sector of the Egyptian economy and account for a substantial portion of employment outside the public sector in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and the January 25th, 2011 revolution, it is therefore important to update analyses of trends in MSE development and assess the potential for growth in the sector.DocumentASEAN-India Maritime Connectivity Report
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2014The promotion of all-round connectivity is one of the priority areas where enhanced cooperation between India and ASEAN is envisaged. Connectivity, in this sense, covers cross-border road, rail, air and digital connectivity, as well as maritime links.DocumentChinese investors: saving the Zambian textile and clothing industry?
Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch, 2012Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is partly driven by increased Chinese engagement. Within the discourse of China’s role in African development, literature argues Chinese investments go beyond natural resource extraction, also including manufacturing activities. This report contributes to empirical research on Chinese engagement in African economies.DocumentSouth Africa’s relations with China and Taiwan: economic realism and the ‘One China’ doctrine - Policy Brief
Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch, 2014In 1998, after the fall of apartheid, South Africa commenced diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This ‘normalisation’ of South Africa’s China policy came with a condition to recognise Beijing’s ‘One China’ policy proclaiming Taiwan an inalienable part of China.DocumentSouth African relations with China and Taiwan: economic realism and the ‘One - China’ doctrine
Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch, 2014This report examines the extent of political reach into the economic exchanges occurring between China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Africa. Our report focusses on South Africa’s ability to navigate its way through this challenging relationship, highlighting South Africa’s ability to adapt to new political contexts.DocumentChina-Africa Joint Research and Exchange Programme: Forum on China Africa Co-operation (FOCAC): Drawing lessons for African integration from accelerated development in China
Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch, 2014What lessons can be drawn from the development experience in China to accelerate the African integration agenda?Pages