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Chinese provinces as foreign policy actors in Africa
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009China's engagement in Africa is becoming increasingly multilayered, as provinces are stepping up efforts to expand their presence in Africa. This paper provides a general picture of how Chinese provinces feature in the overall Chinese foreign policy system.DocumentBiofuel technology transfer in IBSA: lessons for South Africa and Brazil
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009The success of biofuel production in Brazil (bioethanol in particular) is recognised as a tangible point of collaboration in the India–Brazil–South Africa (IBSA) Forum. Sharing knowledge and systematic technology transfer on biofuels can strengthen co-operation among IBSA countries.DocumentSocio-economic problems facing Africa: insights from six APRM country review reports
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2009Analysis of the first six African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM )Country Review Reports reveals common problems in the sphere of socio-economic development, albeit to different degrees. What can we learn, and do the solutions proposed hold promise?DocumentValues versus interests in the G-20’s global economic governance effort: a South African perspective
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012As the world moves towards a multipolar power structure, so global economic governance becomes more challenging. One central issue is the need for major powers to find a basis on which to collaborate. For this reason, there is a rising interest in the potential of values to guide global norms in general and economic negotiations in particular.DocumentThe burdens of multilateral engagement and club diplomacy for middle-income countries: the case of South Africa in the Brics and the G-20
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012South Africa is a member of both the G-20 and the BRICS, which is a significant positioning for the country’s global strategy. This further enhances the country’s weight as Africa’s powerhouse. This membership occurs at a time when global governance is in a sustained state of flux, with no discernible leadership anchorage.DocumentThe BRICS in the emerging global economic architecture
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012For more than 10 years South Africa has been part of a group of countries, invariably including China, India and Brazil, responsible for forming the elements that have the potential of altering the dynamics of several multilateral processes. But South Africa’s inclusion in the BRICS has not been without its controversies.DocumentNuanced balancing act: South Africa's national and international interests and its 'African Agenda'
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012In supporting inter alia the African Union (AU), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Peer Review Mechanism and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, the South African government seeks to work towards sustainable socio-economic development in Africa and to achieve political regional integration overDocumentUnderstanding India’s global engagements: some key issues and entry points for an inclusive development agenda
Oxfam India, 2011India’s international position is one of increasing influence and assertiveness, but is also shaped by powerful constrains. Civil society in India faces opportunities and constraints of a particular and complex nature.DocumentReleasing the prisoners from their dilemma: how to resolve labour tensions in South Africa’s mining sector
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013This brief quotes that labour legislation in South Africa creates strong incentives for rival unions to value violence over co-operation. Indeed, mining companies cannot afford to offer the kind of wage increases that are being demanded, while labour unions refuse to temper their demands.DocumentSouth Africa’s role in the BRICS and the G-20: China’s view
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2012The Chinese government and academia believe that as the largest economy in Africa, South Africa’s membership of the BRICS since 2011 has made the BRICS a more powerful and representative voice to speak for developing countries. As such, The Chinese government has attached great importance to the country’s relationship with South Africa.Pages
