We assess the relationships between the strategies of large corporations, increased participation and investment in improved productive capabilities, and competition through a case study of South Africa. South Africa is a particularly pertinent case study as the economic reform process...

Zambia has experienced very good GDP growth rates in the last decade, above the SSA average. Growth remains largely based on copper exports, and on the high copper price that prevailed until 2013. The country has not yet achieved structural transformation of its domestic economy, in particular...

This paper builds on an earlier working paper no. 04/15 on barriers to entry and inclusive growth by assessing the linkages between competition policy as a micro-economic tool and other national policy objectives. In so far as the mandates of regulators and various government departments charged...

With over 20 years in a democratic South Africa, the country still faces serious economic challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment. In response to these challenges, the need for a higher level of economic growth, combined with a more inclusive approach to sharing the benefits of such...

The efficiency and affordability of transportation, particularly in the road freight sector, is a key enabler in achieving broader industrial policy, trade and regional integration goals in the SADC region. Competition, market structure and arrangements between firms in the road freight sector...

The animal feed to poultry value chain in the southern African region has seen rapid demand growth owing to increases in urbanization. This growth has been accompanied by the increase in coordinated investments by large, predominantly South African, firms across the region. We examine the...

This paper considers findings of studies analysing the development of a regional animal feed to poultry value chain in southern Africa (Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe). The southern African regional poultry value chain is underdeveloped, although important changes include investments...

Competition requires rivals. While this rivalry may come from imports, the development of local capabilities and productive capacity, including by black industrialists in the South African context, implies understanding barriers to entry for local producers. Barriers to entry are also critical...

The spread of competition law across southern and East Africa is considered in light of issues raised by research done across the region in recent years in key markets. This research considers the nature and extent of competition in practice, and the role, if any, played by competition law and...

The paper examines developments in key markets and value chains in food production in southern Africa in order to evaluate the role of markets and the significance of market power. Rising incomes and urbanisation are driving demand for processed food across the continent and, without substantial...