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The 2009 KwaZulu-Natal election: a drop in levels of intimidation and violence?
African Centre for Constructive Resolution of Disputes, 2009This report is based on the analysis of 523 observation records submitted by the African Alliance for Peace (AfAP) observer teams covering the pre-polling, polling and post polling periods of the elections in KwaZulu-Natal in violent ‘hot spots’ throughout the province.DocumentBrazilian economy: recent evolution and new perspectives for South-South cooperation
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2007Brazilian economic stagnation of the early 1980s mirrors that of the other Latin American countries. Thus, comparison on the economic data for the whole of Latin America from 1980 up to today and those of the 1950-1980 period, reveals that investment rates are substantially lower; unemployment is higher; and the average income of salaried workers is lower.DocumentSouth Africa’s peacekeeping role in Burundi: challenges and opportunities for future peace missions
African Centre for Constructive Resolution of Disputes, 2007The peaceful resolution of Africa’s conflicts is one of the cornerstones of South Africa’s foreign policy. It is intended to create a better South Africa, Africa, and world.DocumentWomen transforming conflicts in Africa: descriptive studies from Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Sudan
African Centre for Constructive Resolution of Disputes, 2007There is evidence of successful efforts to constructively respond to conflict and to undertake transformation, reconstruction and reconciliation in Africa. The inclusion of women as a strategic constituency is central to sustaining and consolidating peace efforts. The involvement of women in post-conflict reconstruction is also critical to the transformation of conflict.DocumentEmerging economies as sources of investment and appropriate technology: evidence from India
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2008The BICS countries (Brazil, India, China, and South Africa) have developed strong linkages with fellow developing countries in the realms of trade, investment and technology. This paper analyses the major trends in India’s linkages with other developing countries with specific focus on technology.DocumentRise of BICS and the world economy implications of india’s recent expansion on developing countries
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2008The rise of emerging countries has caused a profound impact on the balance of economic powers in the global economy.DocumentMediating a convoluted conflict: South Africa’s approach to the inter-party negotiations in Zimbabwe
African Centre for Constructive Resolution of Disputes, 2013In the late 1990s, Zimbabwe became trapped in a ditch of multifaceted crises that were pronounced in the contest for political power between the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) and the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).DocumentAn empirical assessment of the impact of trade liberalization on employment in South Africa
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2010This study seeks to model the effects of trade on employment in South Africa in a Labour Demand framework. The study uses aggregated data, as opposed to a number of studies that have used either factor content or growth accounting approaches.DocumentChanging economic power in the world economy
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2008Two features stand out in the development of the world economy in the past years: increasing integration and a major hiatus in the growth of the different economies from 1973-74. This paper analyses the implications of the rapid growth of China and India for the structure of the world economy and the distribution of economic power among different countries.DocumentReview of agricultural policies and support instruments in South Africa 1994-2009
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2010This review has three objectives. The first is to document the performance of the agricultural sector, with special emphasis on the period 2004-2007. The second is to identify the main agricultural policies and support instruments introduced since 1994, and to assess their impact on the structure and performance of the sector.Pages