The book was delivered in Portuguese and it doesn't have an abstract in English. We’ve translated the abstract from Portuguese into English: "The Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea), as part of its efforts to support Brazil’s accession…
Private standards correspond to a set of rules and processes that establish guidelines related to the production, supply, packaging, and transportation of goods and services. These requirements are developed by private organizations, including non-…
This policy paper contextualizes the creation and revival of Investment Screening Mechanisms by central economies in a new scenario of international geoeconomic disputes. This mechanism revival reactivates concepts and policy formulations under…
The environmental issues and their intersection with activities such as trade have been winning greater space and preponderance in the international scenario. The article analyzes the intersection between trade and the environment within four…
This study empirically examines the causal relationship between trade openness and economic prosperity in South Africa with quarterly data from 1970 to 2017. The analysis is disaggregated into pre-1994 and post-1994 to capture the economic situation…
Orientation: Agriculture is key to South Africa’s economy, but exports face high transport costs, logistical bottlenecks, and infrastructure constraints, limiting competitiveness.
Research purpose: To examine how transport costs and logistical…
This research paper explores the dynamic relationship between trade openness, financial development, and economic growth in Lesotho. The study utilizes quarterly time series data spanning from 1970 to 2021, obtained from the Central Bank of Lesotho…
In today’s interconnected global environment, the significance of trade facilitation in propelling international trade and fostering economic growth cannot be overstated. It focuses on creating an environment that promotes smoother, faster, and more…
ABSTRACT Regional trade and integration present significant opportunities for fostering networking interactions, expanding intra-regional trade, and accessing new markets. However, the historical progress of the Southern African Development…
Digital developments and employment: Understanding trends in Africa | AOSIS scholarly books , There is broad consensus in the literature that job creation and productive employment are critical for building a vibrant, inclusive economy. The digital era has the potential to expand employment by creating new professional pathways and market…