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Economic partnership agreements and intellectual property rights protection: challenges for the Southern African Development Community region
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009The signing of the comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) by the European Community (EC) and Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) countries covering a wide range of issues, including intellectual property (IP) provisions, has the potential to influence negotiations for other EPA groups that have only signed a series of ‘goods-only’ interim EPAs.Even though IP is not included as oDocumentDigging deep for profits and development? Reflections on enhancing the governance of Africa’s mining sector
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009Africa’s wealth in mineral resources has seldom been used to the benefit of the inhabitants of the countries concerned. More often it has provided an area of contestation between governments, multinational mining companies, local communities and armed factions.DocumentTransport infrastructure in Central and Northern Mozambique: the impact of foreign investment on national development and regional integration
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014Numerous major projects are underway or in the pipeline in the energy and mining sectors in central and northern Mozambique, but transport infrastructure is inadequate. As a result, foreign companies themselves have begun to upgrade public roads, railways and harbours.DocumentPolitical economy of Egypt’s regional trade integration policy: the case of joining the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013The political signalling of Egypt in 2012 to join the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement (TFTA) emphasised Egypt’s interest in being part of this important initiative. The paper addresses the political and economic reasons that could have prompted Egypt to undertake such a decision.DocumentBrazil’s maritime strategy in the South Atlantic: the nexus between security and resources
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013The recent discovery of significant deposits of oil and gas in the pre-salt layers off the Brazilian coast has triggered new interests and concerns within the South Atlantic geopolitical space.DocumentAssessing competitive resource tenders as an option for mining rights allocation in South Africa
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill of 2013 (MPRD-AB) has generated fresh debate regarding the appropriate system for allocating mineral prospecting and mining rights in South Africa. The draft bill no longer specifies that mining rights are to be allocated according to the first-in, first-assessed (FIFA) principle.DocumentRussia’s Africa policy
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013Russia’s interest in Africa lies not only in terms of the continent’s natural resources. Indeed, Russia’s own reserves are significant. Developing Russia’s own enormous energy resources, however, would be far more costly than developing the same resources in Africa. The profitability of production and quality of raw materials thus makes Africa an attractive partner.DocumentStill waiting for the bonanza: the oil business in South Sudan after 2005
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013The Chevron Oil Company, in 1978, discovered marketable quantities of oil in the area that is today known as Unity state, South Sudan.DocumentFalling between the cracks? Prospects for environmental litigation arising from oil production in Southern Sudan
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2010Oil production in Southern Sudan has degraded agricultural lands and caused mass displacement and suffering of local pastoralist and agriculturalist communities. This paper seeks to identify the legal system governing the adjudication of environmental issues arising from oil production in Southern Sudan after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005.DocumentThe myth and reality of Chinese investors: a case study of Chinese investment in Zambia's copper industry
2010In any attempt to analyse the implications of Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) for African countries, Zambia is the example par excellence, its historical relationship with China and its ever-increasing economic ties with the emerging power being the main reasons for this.Pages