The Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (SRC) at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, and the University of Newcastle, are pleased to be jointly hosting a free virtual workshop/short course on “Trade and the Blue Economy” with a focus on CARICOM countries from 3-7 October 2022. The course is being made possible through the sponsorship provided by a number of regional and international organizations.
The University of Mauritius is pleased to offer the MA Regional Integration (in collaboration with COMESA). This is a fully online programme with 100% coursework and over the past years we have been welcoming students all over Africa, from Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Seychelles, Rodrigues, Botswana, South Africa to name a few.
Please note that late applications are still being accepted at the University and can be filed at: http://apply.uom.ac.mu
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 its history.
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In this ambitious two-volume open access collection of essays, a diverse group of scholars worldwide reflects on the past, present and future of the (comparative) regionalism research program.
Volume I provides building blocks for regionalism studies in the coming years by indicating what a pluralistic theoretical and methodological toolbox to study regions could look like, how disciplinary boundaries can be bridged, and the relevance of comparative regionalism research.
Within the International Development Cooperation System, South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) has evolved as a multidimensional mechanism for promoting development, political dialogue, and regional integration across the Global South. In South America, these modalities acquire specific meanings that reflect regional debates on autonomy, solidarity, and alternative development models. Beyond the transfer of resources or technical knowledge, SSTC represents a political space where diverse actors articulate interests and construct regional and interregional linkages.
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Growth prospects in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) are improving, in line with global trends, but conflict, fragility, and displacement remain persistent challenges. Regional GDP is projected to grow by 2.8% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026, up from 2.3% in 2024, driven by stronger-than-expected performance in Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Developing Oil Importers.
This paper presents the 2024 update of the Trade Vulnerability Index (TVI), developed by the Center for Development Studies (CED), as a tool for comparing the international integration of Latin American countries. Findings show that Mercosur remains behind in expanding its trade agreements, resulting in persistently high vulnerability levels, while Pacific countries (Australia, Chile, New Zealand, and Peru) exhibit more successful trade strategies.
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