This paper explores some of the key issues related to FDI in Southern Africa. It takes a look at comparative patterns and trends of investment flows in developing regions (including the SADC). In addition, an account of the institutional and regulatory framework in the SADC region and consequences for investment flows into SADC, is provided.
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Hidden Markov graphical models with state‐dependent generalized hyperbolic distributions
Abstract In this article, we develop a novel hidden Markov graphical model to investigate time‐varying interconnectedness between different financial markets. To identify conditional correlation structures under varying market conditions and accommodate shape features embedded in financial time series, we rely upon the generalized hyperbolic family of ...
Beatrice Foroni +2 more
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The Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Pharmaceutical Industry and Medicine Access in Europe: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Outlook. [PDF]
Castellana E, Chiappetta MR.
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The global HIV response aims for widespread availability of affordable, quality‐assured long‐acting antiretroviral (LA ARV) drugs to achieve sustained epidemic control, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries. This report summarizes key discussion points, findings, and outcomes from an international workshop on generic LA ARVs, held in ...
Usman Arshad +22 more
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The impact of data protection laws on Chinese digital cross-border mergers and acquisitions: A quasi-natural experiment based on the EU's general data protection regulation. [PDF]
Yu M, Ye X.
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Does Environmental Social Governance Performance Promote Green Innovation? Evidence From US Firms
ABSTRACT I examine the relationship between green innovation and ESG performance using a panel of 4920 US public firms over 2013–2022. Estimates from two‐way fixed‐effects models show that improved ESG performance is positively and significantly associated with greater green innovation. This relationship is mediated by reduced financing constraints and
Gulhayo Nusratova
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The perceived impacts of United States foreign development assistance reductions on health system building blocks at healthcare facilities in Zambia: A mixed-methods study. [PDF]
Tantum LK +6 more
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To What Extent Does ESG Performance Influence Board Engagement in Acquisition Activity?
ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between boards and corporate acquisition activity. Specifically, we posit that boards with directors who have been politicians positively influence the propensity to pursue acquisitions and that ESG performance (divided into environmental, social, and governance scores) moderates this relationship.
Leticia Pérez‐Calero +4 more
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Essential aid made fully visible: understanding the proCHW financing landscape analysing accessible donor data sources. [PDF]
Baskin C +18 more
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