The European Union Green Deal and Global Trade: A Constructivist Perspective on Sustainability Norms
The European Union’s Green Deal (EGD) represents a comprehensive policy initiative targeting climate
neutrality by 2050, and its influence is already permeating global trade dynamics. This research examines
the EGD as a paradigm-shifting,…
In South Korea, the implementation of labor norms has been visible, with the internalization of these norms
playing a crucial role. The dynamics and contestation between actors are key drivers that often determine
the outcome of the labor norm…
This research examines how Indonesia and Australia address their respective interests in the electric vehicle (EV) sector through the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), conceptualized as an international…
This study examines China’s utilization of the Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective
Capabilities (CBDR-RC) Principle to justify its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris
Agreement. As the world’s largest…
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 complex relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI), political stability, and economic growth remains a critical area of study, particularly for developing economies like South Africa. This research investigates how FDI impacts economic…
This study uses inverse probability weighting and matching estimators to examine the impact of women’s training in small-scale fisheries value chain on their incomes, household food security, and dietary quality in four sub-Saharan countries. It…
This study investigates the relationship between ESG performance and economic growth in BRICS nations from 2000 to 2020, aiming to understand how ESG practices influence development trajectories. By integrating economic theories with relevant…
This study investigates post-Covid merger and acquisition (M&A) trends involving Africa and the Middle East between 2021 and 2023, with a focus on identifying sectoral and geographic patterns that have emerged during the recovery period. Using a…