The debate to find a solution for domestic price support under the WTO Agreement on Agriculture (AOA) has been a long one. The stance of India is critical to determine due to its large population. This paper aims to analyse the benefits or demerits…
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…
AbstractGlobalisation is a deep-rooted phenomenon that has significantly shaped developed and developing economies alike. Characterised by its controversial past, South Africa provides a unique case when considering how global integration has…
Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) have evolved from being primarily concerned with trade issues to addressing non-trade issues. Apart from focusing on issues like trade in goods, services, and intellectual property-related issues, modern PTAs,…
AbstractA sound education system is one of the keys to personal mastery and growth and a country’s socio-economic development more broadly. Globally, Africa is the furthest behind in terms of educational achievement levels, with serious shortcomings…