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    Nigeria and the BRICS: current and potential trade relations and their Implications for the Nigerian economy

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries have played a progressive role in global economic and political affairs since their recognition as global centres of growth. Based on their similar growth trajectories, these countries have the potential to reshape global economic governance in the near future.
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    China and Zimbabwe: the context and contents of a complex relationship

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    China’s extensive relations with African countries continue to attract interest and concern, especially as the category of those expressing disquiet about the possibility of this being another kind of colonialism now seems to be growing beyond the usual Western critics to include critical opinion leaders in key African countries.
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    South Africa in BRICS: a bilateral trade analysis

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    South Africa’s rich endowment of mineral and natural resources complements Brazil’s specialisation in agriculture and raw materials, Russia’s position as a major player in the commodity market, India’s services-exporting economy, and China’s recognition as the ‘world’s factory’.
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    South Africa and China: the making of a partnership

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    South Africa–China relations are developing at a steady pace, from the onset of formal diplomatic ties in 1998 to the multi-faceted partnership we see today. Its various elements include historical links, diplomatic relations, multilateral co-operation, trade and investment, and public media engagement.
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    Intra - BRICS trade & its implications for India

    2014
    The significance of international trade was highlighted by the leaders of the BRICS group of countries as they met for their Sixth Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil in July, 2014. The BRICS group, made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, came together calling for an Action Plan for advancing its work on trade and investment.
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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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    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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    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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    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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