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11 May 2010
The Political Economy of Africa
Published by: Routledge
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11 May 2010
Democratising Social Welfare in Africa
Published by: Routledge
The book addresses the seemingly intractable economic problems of the African continent, and traces their origins. It also brings out...
Publication
10 May 2010
Journal Article
1 May 2010
Using Technology to Deliver Social Protection: Exploring Opportunities and Risks
Published by: Routledge
Providing cash transfers to vulnerable groups reduces vulnerability and chronic poverty; but delivering cash to remote, rural locations can be expensive and insecure. Alternative delivery systems using technology are thus being piloted.
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Introducing Imperfect Competition to the National Treasury CGE Model of South Africa
Standard computable general equilibrium (CGE) models are based on the assumption of perfect competition in labour and product markets. However, the South African economy is characterised by high levels of concentration in many industries with significant barriers to entry.
Project
Social Inequalities and the MDGs
Naila Kabeer, with regional experts, is preparing a report on social inequalities and the MDGs for the MDG Achievement Fund, a flagship initiative set up with a contribution by the Spanish Government to the UN system to speed up MDG achievement while pushing for increased UN system collaboration.
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Understanding Chinese Investment and its Impacts in East Africa
China's engagement with Africa has continued to attract much attention across the world. A debate has formed about the benefits of this engagement on Africa's development. This project aims to identify and evaluate the implications of Chinese FDI on African development.
Publication
9 March 2010
Nigerian Elections Since 1999: What Does Democracy Mean?
Published by: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa
Publication
9 March 2010
The Political and Institutional Context of the 2007 Kenyan Elections and Reforms Needed for the Future
Published by: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa