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The Impact of RCEP on Trade and FDI for East and Southeast Asian Economies
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest free-trade agreement, brings together a diverse group of 15 economies, to mutually benefit from an expansion in regional trade and investment, through reduced trade barriers…
Book of Abstracts: Trade and FDI Facilitation in the IORA Region
It is with great pleasure that we present the Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on International Trade and Investment (ICITI 2025), held on 25–26 September 2025 at the Voilà Hotel Bagatelle, Mauritius, under the theme “Trade and FDI…
Analysing the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in South Africa: The Role of Political Stability
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…
The impact of foreign direct investment on Namibia’s economic growth: A time series investigation
AbstractThe current study investigates the impact of foreign direct investment on the growth of Namibia’s economy from 1990 to 2020 using the ARDL cointegration method. The results reveal that FDI, the interactive variable of FDI and trade openness…
Investment, Exchange Rate and Exports Nexus in South Africa’s Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is one of the South African industries that contribute to the manufacturing output and exports and plays important to the country’s economic performance. However, the export volume from this industry depends on various…