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The rule of law and judicial independence are a project yet to be achieved in Mozambique. The different attempts made so far to reform the legal system, mainly after the change in political and strategic direction brought about by the Constitution of 1990, were always short-sighted and...
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Economic theory generally supports the idea that judicial independence, and, more generally, high quality courts, facilitate economic growth. Good, independent courts enforce contracts and protect property, and by doing so encourage the investment which is crucial for economic development....
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The subject of this article is the application of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) to Africa's cultural economy, and its implications for development. Drawing on extensive research, including field work in Africa and interviews with key people in the field, the study explores the concept,...
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This book examines the concept of ‘development’ from alternative perspectives and analyzes how different approaches influence law. ‘Sustainable development’ focuses on balancing economic progress, environmental protection, individual rights, and collective interests. It requires a...
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While Taiwan’s democratization and China’s continuing authoritarianism have often been attributed to the decisions of … have been put forward to explain Taiwan’s democratization versus China’s continuing authoritarianism …
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of increasing tension between the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC or China), China is presenting … itself as an alternative center for governance. Pursuant to these seismic shifts, the analysis must attune to how China … creates cross-border order. Whereas scholars have examined China's use of trade and investment law, inadequate attention has …
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China's spectacular economic progress has led some security analysts and policy makers in the North and the South to … question Beijing's intentions in other parts of the world. This paper examines the extent to which China's engagement with … China's extraordinary level of interest in Africa - in particular, its economic engagement with perceived repressive regimes …
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In contrast to early predictions during its accession, China has not sought to play a leadership role in the Doha Round … negotiations, or to rewrite WTO rules in a systemic manner. However, China’s role in the negotiations came into prominence during … the “mini-ministerial” held in Geneva in July 2008. Now included in the G-7, China came under fire from the United States …
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