the association of southeast asian Nations (aseaN) industrialisation Cooperation (aiCo) scheme cr... more the association of southeast asian Nations (aseaN) industrialisation Cooperation (aiCo) scheme created an opportunity for both foreign investors in the aseaN region and member states to benefit from the regional free flow of goods in support of regional industrial development. the scheme played an important role in the development of a strong automotive sector in the aseaN region, and lessons can be learned from its implementation. Despite the fact that the middle class in southern africa is growing, vehicle ownership is still minimal. it is thus appropriate to examine the prospects for a similar scheme within saDC. south africa has by far the most developed automotive sector in the region, while zimbabwe and Botswana are both attempting to build up their industries and Mozambique is beginning to receive foreign direct investment. Due to south africa’s automotive dominance, regional integration has not expanded much beyond its exporting components and vehicles to other countries in ...
This paper explores the way in which various actors cooperate in effectively implementing environ... more This paper explores the way in which various actors cooperate in effectively implementing environmental and social safeguards measures on infrastructure projects financed by multilateral development banks (MDBs). It first sets the policy context, which has moved towards fostering partnerships between MDBs and states on environmental and social safeguards. It then highlights some of the reasons for the hesitancy on the part of MDBs, as well as implementation challenges that have arisen because of this shift. The paper examines specific case studies from South Africa and Ethiopia. South Africa has some of the most advanced environmental and social legislation worldwide, while Ethiopia is a rapidly growing economy where the government is prioritising mega-infrastructure projects (road, rail and electricity) as the path to economic development. Lastly, it unpacks some of the most pressing issues in improving MDB–state coordination, such as the increasing need for country specificity in environmental and social requirements, a bigger role for civil society and MDB accountability mechanisms in ensuring compliance with environmental and social policies and procedures, and renewed efforts towards meaningful capacity building. The paper concludes with policy recommendations for improved environmental and social safeguards for MDBs and recipient countries alike.
Thesis (M.A.(Development Studies))--University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Humanities, Schoo... more Thesis (M.A.(Development Studies))--University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, 2016.
This chapter assesses the prospects of regional value chains (RVCs) in car manufacturing in Afric... more This chapter assesses the prospects of regional value chains (RVCs) in car manufacturing in Africa, focussing specifically on Southern Africa (because of relatively advanced regional integration there). After examining the state of the automotive industry across the continent and in particular in the Southern African Development Community, the authors refer to international examples—the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the country of India and the South American Mercado Comun del Sur—so as to derive the prospects for and necessary steps towards RVCs in Africa—or, at least, on parts of the continent. The key idea here is that such value chains depend on a viable ‘automotive space’, meaning a sufficiently large market, on competitiveness in manufacturing and on supportive policy arrangements. The chapter outlines the challenges and opportunities concerning these three conditions. It concludes with policy recommendations regarding what can realistically be achieved in the region.
this paper analyses south africa’s relationship with sustainable inward foreign direct investment... more this paper analyses south africa’s relationship with sustainable inward foreign direct investment (FDi). it examines south africa’s balancing act of promoting FDi that brings inclusive economic development while remaining an attractive FDi destination for investors. it first gives a brief overview of south africa’s current FDi context, with particular focus on the dynamics of international mergers and acquisitions and how south africa’s competition and domestic policy frameworks affect these types of investments. walmart’s acquisition of Massmart is employed to demonstrate the challenge of ensuring that FDi has positive spillover effects for south africans within the context of increasingly globalised production chains. Ultimately, the paper focuses on south africa’s future path towards more sustainable FDi, and the last section therefore analyses the government’s current efforts to create a domestic FDi regulatory framework. it then explores additional efforts to promote sustainabl...
This paper analyses investment in transport infrastructure in Tanzania, in terms of its ability t... more This paper analyses investment in transport infrastructure in Tanzania, in terms of its ability to foster regional economic integration and drive sustainable economic growth that spills over into local communities. It first examines the relevant legislation governing investment in transport infrastructure, such as the Tanzania Development Vision, the Five-Year Development Plans, the national transport policy, transport sector investment programmes and the Big Results Now Initiative. It then reviews the current state of transport infrastructure in Tanzania, with a particular focus on the port and rail sectors, given their ability to foster both national and regional trade. It also looks at how these infrastructure developments fit into Tanzania’s regional commitments. The paper then turns to the challenge of mobilising finance to build this infrastructure, analysing the current turn towards driving public– private partnerships within the context of promoting foreign direct investment...
the association of southeast asian Nations (aseaN) industrialisation Cooperation (aiCo) scheme cr... more the association of southeast asian Nations (aseaN) industrialisation Cooperation (aiCo) scheme created an opportunity for both foreign investors in the aseaN region and member states to benefit from the regional free flow of goods in support of regional industrial development. the scheme played an important role in the development of a strong automotive sector in the aseaN region, and lessons can be learned from its implementation. Despite the fact that the middle class in southern africa is growing, vehicle ownership is still minimal. it is thus appropriate to examine the prospects for a similar scheme within saDC. south africa has by far the most developed automotive sector in the region, while zimbabwe and Botswana are both attempting to build up their industries and Mozambique is beginning to receive foreign direct investment. Due to south africa’s automotive dominance, regional integration has not expanded much beyond its exporting components and vehicles to other countries in ...
This paper explores the way in which various actors cooperate in effectively implementing environ... more This paper explores the way in which various actors cooperate in effectively implementing environmental and social safeguards measures on infrastructure projects financed by multilateral development banks (MDBs). It first sets the policy context, which has moved towards fostering partnerships between MDBs and states on environmental and social safeguards. It then highlights some of the reasons for the hesitancy on the part of MDBs, as well as implementation challenges that have arisen because of this shift. The paper examines specific case studies from South Africa and Ethiopia. South Africa has some of the most advanced environmental and social legislation worldwide, while Ethiopia is a rapidly growing economy where the government is prioritising mega-infrastructure projects (road, rail and electricity) as the path to economic development. Lastly, it unpacks some of the most pressing issues in improving MDB–state coordination, such as the increasing need for country specificity in environmental and social requirements, a bigger role for civil society and MDB accountability mechanisms in ensuring compliance with environmental and social policies and procedures, and renewed efforts towards meaningful capacity building. The paper concludes with policy recommendations for improved environmental and social safeguards for MDBs and recipient countries alike.
Thesis (M.A.(Development Studies))--University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Humanities, Schoo... more Thesis (M.A.(Development Studies))--University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, 2016.
This chapter assesses the prospects of regional value chains (RVCs) in car manufacturing in Afric... more This chapter assesses the prospects of regional value chains (RVCs) in car manufacturing in Africa, focussing specifically on Southern Africa (because of relatively advanced regional integration there). After examining the state of the automotive industry across the continent and in particular in the Southern African Development Community, the authors refer to international examples—the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the country of India and the South American Mercado Comun del Sur—so as to derive the prospects for and necessary steps towards RVCs in Africa—or, at least, on parts of the continent. The key idea here is that such value chains depend on a viable ‘automotive space’, meaning a sufficiently large market, on competitiveness in manufacturing and on supportive policy arrangements. The chapter outlines the challenges and opportunities concerning these three conditions. It concludes with policy recommendations regarding what can realistically be achieved in the region.
this paper analyses south africa’s relationship with sustainable inward foreign direct investment... more this paper analyses south africa’s relationship with sustainable inward foreign direct investment (FDi). it examines south africa’s balancing act of promoting FDi that brings inclusive economic development while remaining an attractive FDi destination for investors. it first gives a brief overview of south africa’s current FDi context, with particular focus on the dynamics of international mergers and acquisitions and how south africa’s competition and domestic policy frameworks affect these types of investments. walmart’s acquisition of Massmart is employed to demonstrate the challenge of ensuring that FDi has positive spillover effects for south africans within the context of increasingly globalised production chains. Ultimately, the paper focuses on south africa’s future path towards more sustainable FDi, and the last section therefore analyses the government’s current efforts to create a domestic FDi regulatory framework. it then explores additional efforts to promote sustainabl...
This paper analyses investment in transport infrastructure in Tanzania, in terms of its ability t... more This paper analyses investment in transport infrastructure in Tanzania, in terms of its ability to foster regional economic integration and drive sustainable economic growth that spills over into local communities. It first examines the relevant legislation governing investment in transport infrastructure, such as the Tanzania Development Vision, the Five-Year Development Plans, the national transport policy, transport sector investment programmes and the Big Results Now Initiative. It then reviews the current state of transport infrastructure in Tanzania, with a particular focus on the port and rail sectors, given their ability to foster both national and regional trade. It also looks at how these infrastructure developments fit into Tanzania’s regional commitments. The paper then turns to the challenge of mobilising finance to build this infrastructure, analysing the current turn towards driving public– private partnerships within the context of promoting foreign direct investment...
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