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The papers in this volume address three important issues: the role of exchange-rate policy in enhancing the competitiveness of African manufactured exports; the steps that can be taken to improve production efficiency; and the role of institutional and structural reforms in promoting competitiveness in manufacturing and in improving Africa’s attractiveness to foreign direct investment an epilogue evaluates progress and developments since the conference that gave rise to this volume was held. ... Read more

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Restructuring the South African economy to meet the needs of all people is a major focus of the Government of National Unity. This text provides an up-to-date overview of the social and economic conditions that exist as the new South African government begins its task. It provides an understanding of some of the major problem areas and points to vital issues of development, growth and reconstruction. The text provides information on a number of broad economic issues, such as the population, national wealth, the structure of the economy, taxation and the latest budget, industry and trade. It also examines ownership and the distribution of wealth. The details have been gathered from sources ranging from official documents to academic papers, labour and business publications, and economic research institutions. While the statistics given are not always reliable, they should serve as useful pointers for understanding the economy and its problems. ... Read more

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A key theme in the West African trading system of the nineteenth century is the transition from the slave trade to "legitimate" commerce, and its significance for the African societies of the region.In this period of transition, trade in palm oil was at the core of relations between Britain and West Africa in the nineteenth century, and of immense importance to the economies of large parts of West Africa. Filling a major gap in the literature, Martin Lynn's authoritative study of the trade covers the whole of this critical period for all of West Africa. ... Read more

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Leading up to the 200th commemoration of the abolition of the slave trade and the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence, Pambazuka News carried a series of four special issues during 2006 and 2007 that included articles designed to raise awareness and debate on issues of trade and justice. These and other articles from Pambazuka News have been gathered in this book.We have chosen a deliberately provocative subtitle for this book: 'How trade undermines democracy and justice.' Two years ago saw large mobilisations around the world, calling for 'trade justice.' The campaigners were lobbying for the introduction and implementation of new world trade rules, ones that would work for all people, instead of benefiting those who already have the most. They argued that the global trading system should be rebalanced, taking into account the needs of the poor, human rights and the environment.But, can trade in the era of globalisation be 'fair' or 'just'?Drawing on lessons from the slave trade, studies of the international finance institutions and the struggles of many African people to make a living, these essays provide insights into how free trade policies have a profoundly negative impact on democracy and justice in Africa. Whether it is the effects of trade policies on informal street traders, who in Africa are often women, the decimation of a country's health system as a result of the World Bank's obsession with low inflation, or the sacrificing of community rights in the interests of multinational corporations, it is clear that 'free' trade policies impose a profit first and people last regime in Africa.Many of the book's contributors will be familiar to the readers of Pambazuka News. They include Charles Abugre, Tope Akinwande, Soren Ambrose, Nnimmo Bassey, Patrick Bond, Jennifer Chiriga, Cheikh Tidiane Dieye, M.P. Giyose, Manu Herbstein, Mouhamadou Tidiane Kasse, Salma Maoulidi, Stephen Marks, Mariam Mayet, Henning Melber, Winnie Mitullah, Patrick Ochieng, Oduor Ongwen, Robtel Neajai Pailey, Liepollo Lebohang Pheko and Jagjit Plahe.The publication of this book was made possible with the support of HIVOS. ... Read more

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This book maps the policy process and political economy of policymaking in Africa.Its focus on trade and industrial policy makes it unique in the literature. Detailed case studies help the decisions can vary from country to country depending on the form of government, ethnicity and nationality, and other social factors.

The book will appeal to students and academics in economics, political economy, political science, and African studies.Professionals, practitioners, and policymakers in the international donor community and both the governmental and nongovernmental sectors will appreciate the book’s focus on research for impact and policy change. ... Read more

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on dried, salted, preserved and smoked fish in South Africa face a number of questions.Which countries are supplying dried, salted, preserved and smoked fish to South Africa? How important is South Africa compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of dried, salted, preserved and smoked fish vary from one country of origin to another in South Africa?On the supply side, South Africa also exports dried, salted, preserved and smoked fish.Which countries receive the most exports from South Africa? How are these exports concentrated across buyers?What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for dried, salted, preserved and smoked fish in South Africa.With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view.Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact.Icon Group has developed a proprietary methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for dried, salted, preserved and smoked fish for those countries serving South Africa via exports, or supplying from South Africa via imports.It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models. ... Read more

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on meat and meat preparations in South Africa face a number of questions.Which countries are supplying meat and meat preparations to South Africa? How important is South Africa compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of meat and meat preparations vary from one country of origin to another in South Africa?On the supply side, South Africa also exports meat and meat preparations.Which countries receive the most exports from South Africa? How are these exports concentrated across buyers?What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for meat and meat preparations in South Africa.With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view.Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact.Icon Group has developed a proprietary methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for meat and meat preparations for those countries serving South Africa via exports, or supplying from South Africa via imports.It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models. ... Read more

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on rice in the husk or husked in South Africa face a number of questions.Which countries are supplying rice in the husk or husked to South Africa? How important is South Africa compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of rice in the husk or husked vary from one country of origin to another in South Africa?On the supply side, South Africa also exports rice in the husk or husked.Which countries receive the most exports from South Africa? How are these exports concentrated across buyers?What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for rice in the husk or husked in South Africa.With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view.Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact.Icon Group has developed a proprietary methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for rice in the husk or husked for those countries serving South Africa via exports, or supplying from South Africa via imports.It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models. ... Read more

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on bacon, ham and other dried, salted, and smoked swine meat in South Africa face a number of questions.Which countries are supplying bacon, ham and other dried, salted, and smoked swine meat to South Africa? How important is South Africa compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of bacon, ham and other dried, salted, and smoked swine meat vary from one country of origin to another in South Africa?On the supply side, South Africa also exports bacon, ham and other dried, salted, and smoked swine meat.Which countries receive the most exports from South Africa? How are these exports concentrated across buyers?What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for bacon, ham and other dried, salted, and smoked swine meat in South Africa.With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view.Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact.Icon Group has developed a proprietary methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for bacon, ham and other dried, salted, and smoked swine meat for those countries serving South Africa via exports, or supplying from South Africa via imports.It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models. ... Read more

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On the demand side, exporters and strategic planners focusing on live animals chiefly for food in South Africa face a number of questions.Which countries are supplying live animals chiefly for food to South Africa? How important is South Africa compared to others in terms of the entire global and regional market? How much do the imports of live animals chiefly for food vary from one country of origin to another in South Africa?On the supply side, South Africa also exports live animals chiefly for food.Which countries receive the most exports from South Africa? How are these exports concentrated across buyers?What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers?

This report was created for strategic planners, international marketing executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for live animals chiefly for food in South Africa.With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view.Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics which appear several years after the fact.Icon Group has developed a proprietary methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for live animals chiefly for food for those countries serving South Africa via exports, or supplying from South Africa via imports.It does so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models. ... Read more