Regional Integration Trade And Industry In Africa

Author : Achim Gutowski,Tobias Knedlik,Patrick N. Osakwe,Isabelle Ramdoo,Karl Wohlmuth
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 43,7 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 : Helmut Asche
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030753665

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Regional Integration, Trade and Industry in Africa by Helmut Asche Pdf

This book examines the past, present and prospects of regional economic integration in Africa. The empirical analysis ranges from unions formed during the years following independence, to the proposed African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to remove trade barriers between all 55 African states. In addition, the book explores to what extent Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs) have advanced in accordance with a linear integration model of goods, labor and capital markets. The book subsequently evaluates the suitability of the European model of deep integration with costly institutions for the conditions specific to Africa, considering, for example, the role of informal and non-recorded trade. Stylized cases of regional division of labour with increasing returns and imperfect competition are introduced to support the economic integration logic. Past and current economic policies in Africa are scrutinized to answer the question: how can African regions best foster new manufacturing industries and value chains across the continent? In conclusion, the book outlines content and processes of Common Industrial Policy in the African regions. The book also addresses the controversial issue of international trade agreements between developing countries and the European Union or the USA and investigates whether these agreements impede or promote economic development in Africa. The book includes a detailed roadmap describing how to improve key clauses of agreements for economic partnership in the interest of African countries. In closing, it outlines a new vision of joint sustainable development for Africa and Europe.

Author : Mthuli Ncube,I. Faye,A. Verdier-Chouchane,Molly Lefebure
Publisher : Springer
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137462053

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Regional Integration and Trade in Africa by Mthuli Ncube,I. Faye,A. Verdier-Chouchane,Molly Lefebure Pdf

This book reviews the current trends and challenges of regional integration and trade in Africa. It provides valuable policy recommendations aimed at stimulating the debate among the government, private sector and development community on the ways to promote regional trade for Africa's economic development.

Author : Henry Kyambalesa,Mathurin C. Houngnikpo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 41,8 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 : A. Elhiraika,A. Mukungu,W. Nyoike
Publisher : Springer
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137462084

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Regional Integration and Policy Challenges in Africa by A. Elhiraika,A. Mukungu,W. Nyoike Pdf

The role of integration as a catalyst for economic growth, development and insulation from global shocks has made the concept of regional integration even more attractive to states. This books contains compelling arguments and empirical observations that detail some of the key opportunities governments in Africa are pursuing.

Author : United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher : United Nations, Economic Commission for Africa
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,7 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 : Sipho Buthelezi
Publisher : Ikhwezi Afrika Pub
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Africa
ISBN : UCSC:32106018945714

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Regional Integration in Africa by Sipho Buthelezi Pdf

This study outlines the challenges to mutual linkages at a regional level - to social and economic development across the continent. Organised topically and covering all regional groupings in Africa, the study provides a historical overview of integration and common markets of COMESA and ECOWAS, discussion of Africa in the global economy, the question of regionalism in North Africa and the Arab-Maghreb union, the case of the Southern African Development Community, and a survey of the political economy of the Horn of Africa.

Author : United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,9 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 : Brendan Vickers
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-10
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9781849291675

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A Handbook on Regional Integration in Africa by Brendan Vickers Pdf

A Handbook on Regional Integration in Africa advises and informs on current dynamics, opportunities, challenges and policy options for Africa’s regional integration agenda. It is a unique resource for supporting capacity-building on African regional trade issues.

Author : United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210598811

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

The publication seeks to address the pressing issues that are negatively affecting trade amongst African countries. It undertakes a comprehensive empirical analysis of intra-African trade to determine why it has remained consistently low over the past decades. The report proposes concrete recommendations, to be implemented by member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), members of the private-sector, and other stakeholders in Africa’s development. It also analyses the various policy issues and other factors that have affected intra-African trade.

Author : Peter Anyang' Nyong'o
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105017266144

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Regional Integration in Africa by Peter Anyang' Nyong'o Pdf

Author : United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210552783

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

This publication comes at a time of renewed enthusiasm for shortening the period of the vision of the Abuja Treaty. The publication's overall objective is to provide analytical research that defines frameworks for African governments, the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities, towards accelerating the establishment of the African Common Market through: the speedy removal of all tariff and non-tariff barriers, obstacles to free movement of people, investments and factors of production in general across Africa, and through fast-tracking the creation of an African continental Free Trade Area.

Author : Réal P. Lavergne
Publisher : Africa Research and Publications
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UIUC:30112003155378

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Regional Integration and Cooperation in West Africa by Réal P. Lavergne Pdf

This book contains a collection of papers that examine the failure of regional integration and co-operation to date in west Africa and that explore some of the options for the revitalization of such initiatives. The papers are arranged in three categories: strategic visions and prospects for regional integration and co-operation; economic perspectives; and political dimensions. Specific topics include the role of the Economic Community of West African States; theoretical models and approaches to regional integration; the role of community building in regional integration; partnerships for innovation; national policies as impediments to economic integration; parallel trade as a form of economic subversion; lessons from the West African Monetary Union; human rights and integration; the regional dimension of environmental management; and power sharing at the regional level.

Author : Joram Mukama Biswaro
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 44,7 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 : David Luke,Jamie Macleod
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429684760

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Inclusive Trade in Africa by David Luke,Jamie Macleod Pdf

Providing the first book-length analysis of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), this volume asks how can it be ensured that the AfCFTA is effectively implemented to deliver inclusive trade in Africa. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will cover an African market of 1.2 billion people and GDP of over $2.5 trillion, across all 55 member States of the African Union. Yet, trade policy increasingly appreciates that free trade is not enough; trade must also be inclusive to deliver developmental benefits. With contributions from leading trade policy authors across Africa and beyond, this book offers insights into the development and implementation of the AfCFTA and serves as a reference for stakeholders interested in trade in Africa more broadly. The contributors assess what important lessons can be drawn from the experiences of regional integration in and beyond Africa, including from success stories like ASEAN as well as from failures like the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas. An important new work for researchers and policymakers focusing on African trade and economic policy, and trade policy more generally.