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South Africa's Trade and Growthpdf,1Mb,English | View long abstract 21-Aug-2009 Przemyslaw Kowalski, Ralph Lattimore and Novella Bottini This paper examines key trade and trade related issues facing South Africa and describes South Africa’s re-entry into the global trade architecture and its economic growth in the context of its trade performance. |
South Africa: Transition to Democracy Offers Opportunity for Whole System Reformpdf,385Kb,English | View long abstract 10-Aug-2009 This case study considers the substantial reforms to the South African public expenditure management system undertaken since the mid-1990s. The key aspects of the reform process have been: establishing ... Related documents: |
African Economic Outlook 2009English | View long abstract 11-May-2009 OECD Development Centre The 2009 African Economic Outlook focuses on Innovations in Information and Communication technologies. It also presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic, social and political developments on the continent. Also available:Related documents: |
The impact of monetary and commodity fundamentals, macro news and central bank communication on the exchange rate: Evidence from South AfricaEnglish | View long abstract 10-Apr-2009 Balázs Égert This paper studies drivers of high-frequency (daily) dynamics of the South African rand vis-à-vis the dollar from January 2001 to July 2007. Also available: |
Crisis is an opportunity to revive trade reforms, says OECD reportEnglish | View long abstract 19-Mar-2009 Resisting protectionism and reviving stalled trade reforms would help the major emerging economies build on the progress achieved over the past two decades and emerge from the crisis with their trade performance strengthened, says a new OECD report. Also available: |
Globalisation and Emerging EconomiesEnglish | View long abstract 19-Mar-2009 OECD countries still dominate the world economy, but their share of world trade dropped and some of the world’s most important economies are not members of the OECD. Foremost among these are the so-called BRIICS: Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China and South Africa. Also available: |
Freer trade and well targeted support are keys to food security in emerging markets - OECD reportEnglish | View long abstract 17-Mar-2009 As the global economic slowdown threatens to increase food insecurity among the world’s poor, a new OECD report calls on the major emerging economies to ensure their agricultural policies are focussed on long-term sustainability rather than short-term fixes.. Also available: |
Agricultural Policies in Emerging Economies: Monitoring and Evaluation 2009English | View long abstract 17-Mar-2009 The years 2006-08 were marked by a significant increase in world prices for most, but not all, agricultural commodities. This report analyses policy developments during this period in seven emerging economies: Brazil, Chile, China, India, Russia, South Africa and Ukraine. Also available: |
OECD Territorial Reviews: Cape Town, South AfricaEnglish | View long abstract 02-Mar-2009 OECD Territorial Reviews: Cape Town, South Africa, aims to provide a detailed diagnosis and solutions for improving the competitiveness and governance of the Cape Town metropolitan region. |
Realising South Africa’s employment potentialEnglish | View long abstract 27-Jan-2009 Geoff Barnard Unemployment in South Africa is extremely high and unevenly distributed, being concentrated among young less skilled blacks. Also available:Related documents: |
