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Purpose – Is globalization instrumental in fighting corruption? Do wealth effects matter in this fight? Are findings … contextual standpoints. In the analysis, while the economic and social dimensions of globalization are reflected in the human …-instrumental variable (TSLS-IV) estimation technique is applied where-in globalization instruments of trade and financial liberalization are …
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postgraduate students from Africa studying at University of Witwatersrand in South Africa was used in the analysis. Findings – The …
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. Yet, Africa’s export performance has remained very poor. This paper argues that obtaining ISO certification and …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to problematise the concept of corruption as it is used in the African context by exposing the weaknesses in the business model used to define corruption and resource the massive yet incompetent anti‐corruption effort. The paper then aims to follow this...
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Purpose – This paper aims to examine the challenges and opportunities for implementing ICTs in Africa. It identifies … could help the region to coordinate various components and institutionalize ICTs in the economy. It is argued that Africa … leveraging ICTs for development in Africa are fragmented and uncoordinated. Critical physical infrastructure and human capacity …
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in Africa should brace themselves to respond to – and take advantages of – the changes, and carve an appropriate position …
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The international textiles and apparel trade has been one of the most contentious trade issues between the developed and developing countries. Restrictions have been imposed in terms of quota and tariffs on imports since the 1950s. In January 2005, after the phasing out of the multi fire...
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Africa, are still segmented from global markets. Thus, recent structural adjustment and liberalisation policies have not … reduced stock market segmentation in Africa. This paper therefore has implications for policy makers and international …
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This article reviews, discusses and provides a critical analysis relating to the role of microfinance on issues linking to poverty, gender equality, and women empowerment with particular emphasis on developing economies. In addition, this article provides an overview of the opportunities and...
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cooperative microfinance initiatives in comparison with other organizational forms in Africa. They distinguish three types of …
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