The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) ushers in a significant reorientation of trade dynamics in Africa, away from the international trade framework that was established during colonial times and has lingered on to the present. The…
This contributed volume takes a country-driven assessment of efforts to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). AfCFTA is, arguably, the most prominent attempt to galvanize the continent into political and economic integration in…
This chapter examines Kenya’s experience with the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area focusing particularly on the Guided Trade Initiative (GTI). It outlines the strategic policy frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and export…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a historic opportunity, but its transformative potential hinges on bridging the divide between policy and practice. This concluding chapter critically examines the implementation of the…
This article examines the evolving integration of farming and livestock keeping in Kenya and Tanzania, and its impact on livelihoods, land use, food security, and the environment. It finds that “hybrid” agropastoral livelihoods, which blend these…
Over six decades (1961–2021), Tanzania's agriculture transformed significantly due to population growth, policy shifts, and climate variability. Agricultural land expanded by 52% and arable land by 160%, but rapid population growth (3.38% annually)…
Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) Program, launched in 2013 by the Government of Kenya, is an affirmative action programs designed to foster inclusivity and offer the marginalized an opportunity to participate in government…
This study examines the imbalance in bilateral trade between India and China, which has been marked by a trade deficit on India's side since the early 2000s. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and secondary data sources from academic journals…
The European Union Green Deal and Global Trade: A Constructivist Perspective on Sustainability Norms
The European Union’s Green Deal (EGD) represents a comprehensive policy initiative targeting climate
neutrality by 2050, and its influence is already permeating global trade dynamics. This research examines
the EGD as a paradigm-shifting,…
In South Korea, the implementation of labor norms has been visible, with the internalization of these norms
playing a crucial role. The dynamics and contestation between actors are key drivers that often determine
the outcome of the labor norm…