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…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a transformative initiative aimed at fostering economic integration, boosting intra-African trade, and promoting structural transformation across the continent. As the host of the AfCFTA…
With increasing exposure to product market competition both in export markets and at the domestic level, in part due to deeper trade reforms pursued by East African countries as part of their integration agenda, the firm survival may hinge on…
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…
This study delves into the intricate relationship between information and communication technology (ICT) and poverty in the context of South Africa, exploring the mutual feedback shocks that dynamically shape both domains using data from World…