South African Journal of Economic and Management SciencesBackground: Although numerous researchers have discovered a negative association between stock-market returns and changes in exchange rates, the literature does not address how external shocks may alter these correlations. Aim: This article investigates
Thobekile Qabhobho +4 more
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How important is a regional free trade area for Southern Africa?: Potential impacts and structural constraints [PDF]
"We develop a detailed trade analysis to assess the potential welfare impacts of a free trade agreement (FTA) on the agricultural sector of southern African countries and to determine opportunities and challenges faced by the region as a consequence of ...
Bahta, Yonas +2 more
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No. 02: The State of Urban Food Insecurity in Southern Africa [PDF]
, 2010 The number of people living in urban areas is rising rapidly in Southern Africa. By mid-century, the region is expected to be 60% urban. Rapid urbanization is leading to growing food insecurity in the region’s towns and cities.
Acquah, Ben +22 more
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Financial Inclusion and Bank Stability in Selected SADC Countries
International Journal of Economics and Financial IssuesFinancial inclusion is very critical in every country and has recently become a policy agenda for economic stability. A number of studies have suggested both positive and negative ways in which financial inclusion could affect financial stability, but very few empirical studies have been made of their relationship.
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Energy cooperation in Southern Africa: What role for Norway? [PDF]
This Working Paper contains a full report from a Seminar on Regional Energy Co-operation, Luanda, 12-14 February 2002. Norwegian involvement in the energy sector in Southern Africa is considerable.
Jan Isaksen
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Youth Participation in Service and Volunteering: Exploring Economic Benefit in the Southern Africa Context, a Youth Perspective [PDF]
, 2011 The study explores the benefits to both individual volunteers and society, where volunteer-enabling policy is present, as well as highlighting collective action theory that promotes volunteering in ...
Kenneth Dickhudt
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JAKPP (Jurnal Analisis Kebijakan dan Pelayanan Publik)This spatial analysis examines the relationship between fiscal policy and economic growth in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Using econometric techniques on data from 2000-2017 across 12 member states, the study reveals that tax ...
Katlego Tseladikae +2 more
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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Mining Sector in Southern Africa: A Focus on Mining in Malawi, South Africa and Zambia [PDF]
, 2008 The research conducted by the Bench Marks Foundation on mining in Southern provides SADC governments, mining companies and local mining community stakeholders with information and guidance on issues to consider in the process of empowerment and ...
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Impact of foreign direct investment on agricultural production and exports of SADC countries
Social Sciences and Humanities OpenThis study investigates the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on agricultural production and exports in selected Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries over the period 2001–2021, employing a mixed-effects model.
Joshua Mabeta +2 more
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No. 20: Migration of Skills in South Africa: Patterns, Trends and Challenges [PDF]
, 2006 It is a human inclination to want to position oneself where conditions are best for personal fulfilment, growth and success. People migrate because they perceive their environment as inadequate in terms of what they desire or deserve.
Waller, Lyndith
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