This paper examines how artificial intelligence (AI), e-commerce, and digital trade are reshaping global trade systems and what these changes mean for Africa in general and particularly for Nigeria. These three elements now sit at the centre of…
In this paper, a complex interplay is demonstrated, indicating that the impact of intellectual property rights (IPR)
and patent protection varies in certain trade contexts. We review the IPR and patent laws in Oman and subsequent
amendments…
The South African exchange rate has been volatile in recent years affecting the competitiveness of commodities in the market. Consequently, South African agricultural exporters have faced lower profitability or entire losses. More South Africa is…
Background: Enhancing South Africa-Southern African Development Community (SADC) intra-regional trade can strengthen economic connections, foster shared growth, and lessen reliance on external market shocks.Aim: The study aimed to determine the…
The accelerated development of digital trade has emerged as a pivotal driver of international commerce and economic expansion, catalyzing structural transformations in global trade patterns and profound supply chain realignments while exerting novel…
With the increasingly prominent role of digital trade in international commerce, digital trade rules have become a focal point for nations worldwide. Currently, multilateral negotiations on digital trade rules are progressing slowly, prompting…
Against the backdrop of the rapid rise of the digital economy, digital services trade has emerged with enormous development potential. This study selects panel data from 2008 to 2021 between China and 65 Belt and Road Initiative countries as the…