Regional Economic Communities And Integration In Southern Africa

Author : Leon Mwamba Tshimpaka,Christopher Changwe Nshimbi,Inocent Moyo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811593888

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Regional Economic Communities and Integration in Southern Africa by Leon Mwamba Tshimpaka,Christopher Changwe Nshimbi,Inocent Moyo Pdf

This book examines regional integration in Africa, with a particular focus on the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It argues that the SADC’s pursuit of a rationalist and state-centric form of integration for Southern Africa is limited, as it overlooks the contributory role and efficacy of non-state actors, who are relegated to the periphery. The book demonstrates that civil society networks in Southern Africa constitute well-governed, self-organised entities that function just like formal regional arrangements driven by state actors and technocrats. The book amplifies this point by deploying New Institutionalism and the New Regionalism Approach to examine the role and efficacy of non-state actors in building regions from below. The book develops a unique typology that shows how Southern African regional civil society networks adopt strategies, norms and rules to establish an efficient form of alternative integration in the region. Based on a critical analysis of this self-organised regionalism, the book projects the reality that alternative regionalism driven by non-state actors is possible. This book expands the study of regionalism in the SADC, and makes a significant and innovative contribution to the study of contemporary regionalism.

Author : Olutayo, Akinpelu O.,Adeniran, Adebusuyi I.
Publisher : CODESRIA
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9782869786325

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Regional Economic Communities by Olutayo, Akinpelu O.,Adeniran, Adebusuyi I. Pdf

This book examines how the existence of overlapping regional institutions has presented a daunting challenge to the workings of various Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on the African continent. The majority of the African countries are members of overlapping and, sometimes, contradictory RECs. For instance, in East Africa, while Kenya and Uganda are both members of EAC and COMESA, Tanzania, which is also a member of the EAC, left COMESA in 2001 to join SADC. In West Africa, while all former French colonies belong to ECOWAS, they simultaneously keep membership of UEMOA, an organization which is not recognized by the African Union (AU). Such multiple and confusing memberships create unnecessary duplication and dims the light on what ought to be priority. Various chapters in this book have therefore sought to identify and proffer solutions to related challenges confronting the workings of the RECs in different sub-regions of the African continent. The discourses range from security to the stock exchange, identity integration, development framework, labour movement and cross-border relations. The pattern adopted in the book involves devolution of related discussions from the general to the specific; that is, from the continental level to sub-regional case studies.

Author : United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789211556582

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Assessing Regional Integration in Africa II by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Pdf

This report examines the effectiveness of Africa’s regional economic communities in pushing forward the regional integration agenda towards the objectives of the Abuja Treaty establishing the African Economic Community. A fully functioning African Economic Community will remove all barriers to movement of people, goods and services across the continent, thereby creating a single economic space. The report examines the critical role that institutions in general can play in achieving policy objectives, and the specific role that African institutions perform. The analysis focuses on the regional economic communities, which have been designated by the African Union as the building blocks for achieving the African Economic Community.

Author : Achim Gutowski,Tobias Knedlik,Patrick N. Osakwe,Isabelle Ramdoo,Karl Wohlmuth
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9783643905239

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Africa's Progress in Regional and Global Economic Integration - Towards Transformative Regional Integration by Achim Gutowski,Tobias Knedlik,Patrick N. Osakwe,Isabelle Ramdoo,Karl Wohlmuth Pdf

Based on Africa's deep routed structural problems, the key aspect of a transformative regional integration is how to promote structural transformation by adapted strategies and policies for the African regional economic communities, for the Continental Free Trade Area, and for the Tripartite Free Trade Area. Regional integration in Africa is based on a conventional (linear) model, starting with trade preference zones and moving to free trade areas, customs unions, and monetary and economic zones, with the ultimate goal to reach political unity. Specific problems of a more transformative regional integration agenda are discussed, such as: ?food security and agriculture; industry development, enterprise growth and competition; and economic partnership agreements with extra-regional partners. In the final section, the impact of three global value chains of importance for Africa (diamonds, shea butter, and sesame) are considered on regions, on sub-regions, and on regional integration. (Series: African Development Perspectives Yearbook, Vol. 18) [Subject: African Studies, Economics

Author : Morris Odhiambo,Rudy Chitiga
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781928331193

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The Civil Society Guide to Regional Economic Communities in Africa by Morris Odhiambo,Rudy Chitiga Pdf

Since 1963, when the African integration project was born, regional Economic Communities (RECs) have been an indispensable part of the continents deeper socioeconomic and political integration. More than half a century later, such regional institutions continue to evolve, keeping pace with an Africa that is transforming itself amid challenges and opportunities. RECs represent a huge potential to be the engines that drive the continents economic growth and development as well as being vehicles through which a sense of a continental community is fostered. It is critical therefore that citizens understand the multi-faceted and bureaucratic operations of regional institutions in order to use them to advance their collective interests.

Author : United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher : United Nations, Economic Commission for Africa
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124209565

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Assessing Regional Integration in Africa by United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa Pdf

This publication examines progress towards regional integration in Africa; defined as one of the anchoring ideals of African unity and the basis for the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) development framework. The report analyses the current state of the integration process, highlighting where efforts have succeeded or failed. Findings include that progress has been mixed across sectors, regional economic communities and member states; with some notable progress in trade, communications, transport and macroeconomic policy. Overall however, substantial gaps remain between goals and achievements of most regional economic communities, particularly in terms of internal African trade, macroeconomic policy convergence, production and physical connectivity. A summary report is also available (ISBN 9211250927)

Author : Wolff-Christian Peters
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Africa
ISBN : 3631610327

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The Quest for an African Economic Community by Wolff-Christian Peters Pdf

The African Union (AU) aims at creating an African Economic Community (AEC) by 2034. Eight recognized Regional Economic Communities (REC) are supposed to form the building blocs of the AEC. The book shows that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is currently the most advanced and promising REC but still behind schedule in reaching its own integration objectives. If the currently most successful of the African RECs may not achieve sufficiently deep regional integration in time then the chances to establish the AEC by 2034 are slim indeed. Combining economic and political analysis the author examines SADC, its achievements and potential in detail. Special reference is given to the impact of the Zimbabwe crisis on regional integration.

Author : Vusi Gumede,Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba,Serges Djoyou Kamga
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004411227

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Regional Integration and Migration in Africa by Vusi Gumede,Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba,Serges Djoyou Kamga Pdf

This comparative book debates migration and regional integration in the two regional economic blocs, namely the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The book takes a historical and nuanced citizenship approach to integration by analysing regional integration from the perspective of non-state actors and how they negotiate various structures and institutions in their pursuit for life and livelihood in a contemporary context marked by mobility and economic fragmentation.

Author : Henry Kyambalesa,Mathurin C. Houngnikpo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317146209

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Economic Integration and Development in Africa by Henry Kyambalesa,Mathurin C. Houngnikpo Pdf

The debates over what African economic integration and development actually entails continue across international economic organizations, national governments and NGOs. Despite the glare of media attention and the position this issue has on international political agendas, few comprehensive accounts exist that fully examine why this process will be inevitable in the 21st century and how integration of national economies can be attuned to attaining the socio-economic goals and aspirations of member-countries. This book addresses this problem. It combines theory with application, enumerating the imperatives and initiatives governments will be forced to confront; providing insights for educators and students in African development, for policy makers in African governments, and for inter-governmental organizations.

Author : Timothy M. Shaw
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317162995

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Comparative Regionalisms for Development in the 21st Century by Timothy M. Shaw Pdf

The global 'financial' crisis at the turn of the decade has accelerated changes in the relative standing of major regions. As both the US and Eurozone economies have confronted a series of setbacks and struggles to find their second breath, so Asia, Latin America and even Africa have picked up the slack and have been able to maintain high levels of growth. The resilience of the Global South questions whether we are witnessing an evolution towards a regional rebalancing or even global restructuring. This responding volume has four interrelated topics. It explores the transformation taking place in/with regard to the financing of development in the Global South and the apparition of new players in the field. The emergence of 'New Regionalisms' in the South and the usefulness of these experiences for comparative studies of regional relationship is explicated. It turns its attention to new forms of transnational governance that are emerging and the role that a novelty of actors play in this 'new multilateralism'. Finally, it looks into the implications of this trio of novel directions and players for analyses and policies.

Author : Joram Mukama Biswaro
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789987081561

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The Quest for Regional Integration in the Twenty First Century by Joram Mukama Biswaro Pdf

In the last five decades, the world has witnessed dramatic changes. The Cold War has ended, and geopolitical relations among the major powers have been generally stable and tranquil. Moreover, the demise of colonialism has allowed newly independent countries to play a greater role in the international arena, and countries that used to be foes have now joined hands to develop their economies and raise the living standards of their peoples. At the same time, economic integration, both regional and global, has taken a strong hold. There is a growing realization that, for the survival of the modern world, with increasing cross-national links and externalities, global cooperation is a necessity. The opponents of integration argue that it is merely a guise for exploiting people in developing countries, which will cause massive disruptions of lives and with few benefits to the poor. Its proponents, however, point to the significantly reduced levels of poverty in countries that have adopted economic integration, such as China, India, Vietnam, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Tanzania, and others. The EU experience is a successful example of integrating national economies, but how far should those promoting regional integration in Africa and other regions look to the EU as a model? Can regional and global integration proceed harmoniously? The journey towards fully-fledged regional integration in Africa and beyond could be long, rough and tough. Challenges and fears are enormous, but hopes, opportunities and prospects are immense. From this study it can be further concluded that Regional Integration and Cooperation in the 21st century is a reality and relevant.

Author : S.K.B. Asante
Publisher : Springer
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781349257799

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Regionalism and Africa’s Development by S.K.B. Asante Pdf

A critical appraisal of regionalism as a key strategy in Africa's development explaining the failures thus far of attempts at regional integration on the continent. This is the first text to highlight the main features of the new post-1990 regional initiatives such as the all-embracing African Economic Community and World Bank, IMF, African Development Bank, EC and French initiatives and the challenges to Africa from trading blocs elsewhere in the post-Uruguay Round environment.

Author : Southern African Development Community
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Africa, Southern
ISBN : STANFORD:36105070219196

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A Framework and Strategy for Building the Community by Southern African Development Community Pdf

Author : Margaret Carol Lee
Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1588262243

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The Political Economy of Regionalism in Southern Africa by Margaret Carol Lee Pdf

In the face of increasing economic globalization, the countries of southern Africa have made commitments to enhanced regional development and the integration of their economies. Margaret Lee examines the challenges to regionalism in southern Africa, providing a critical assessment of the prospects for successful implementation. Lee's detailed study of the processes driving (or inhibiting) regional integration is firmly grounded in the history of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Her analysis of the evolution of the SADC regional economy, as well as its political, social, and economic contexts, is a major contribution to debates about the merits and pitfalls of regionalism and options for African integration.

Author : S. K. B. Asante,F. O. C. Nwonwu,V. N. Muzvidziwa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112271874

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Towards an African Economic Community by S. K. B. Asante,F. O. C. Nwonwu,V. N. Muzvidziwa Pdf

Comprises three papers which explore the prospects for the establishment of an African Economic Community (AEC). Examines the provisions of the Abuja Treaty adopted in 1991 to establish a timetable for the creation of an AEC by 2025 and identifies problems in its implementation. Includes a paper on cross-border women traders in Zimbabwe.