Browsing Faculty of Law by Subject "Economic development"
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Entrenching the right to regulate in the international investment legal framework: The African experience
(University of Western Cape, 2019)The existing traditional international investment law regime which is largely based on the conventional European and North American Model Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) has come under intense criticism. The argument ... -
An examination of the legal framework governing opportunities and barriers to economic development in Southern Africa: a case study of Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)This thesis examines the legal framework of Zimbabwe to determine if the laws and policies which are in place create opportunities for, or barriers to, economic development. Specifically, it examines the legal framework ... -
Examining the link between economic development and the enforcement of socio-economic rights in Africa: A case study of South Africa and Nigeria
(University of Western Cape, 2021)This year marks 57 years since Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was formed on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year also marks 18 years since the African Union (AU) was formed on 9 July 2002 in Durban, South ... -
Factoring as tool of financial inclusion in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)A popular difficulty that all SMEs have had to face is limited access to finance. The fact that banks are not prepared to finance small businesses, has exacerbated the existing 'financing gap' in the small and medium-sized ... -
FDI in Angola constraints encountered by investors in the Angolan territory
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This thesis focuses on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Angola and on constraints encountered by investors. It discusses the new Investment Law, resulting from a comprehensive law reform in 2003, as well as investment ... -
How can Africa attract foreign direct investment, with specific reference to an investment strategy within Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This research focused primarily on certain bilateral agreements as well as relevant multilateral agreements that govern the world's investment system. Attention is given to governance in the world of foreign direct investment ... -
The impact of foreign direct investments on sustainable development in Africa: Can this contribute to poverty alleviation
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study dealt with the impact of foreign direct investments on sustainable development in Africa in relation to poverty alleviation. The study aimed to show the link between these two areas and examine the impact of ... -
Rethinking bilateral investment treaties in Nigeria: The morocco-Nigeria bilateral investment treaty in view
(University of Western Cape, 2021)This study focuses on Re-thinking Bilateral Investment Treaties in Nigeria: The Morocco-Nigeria BIT in view. Two countries, Morocco and Nigeria, signing BITs commit themselves to several specific standards on the treatment ... -
Trade promotion vs the environment: Inevitable conflict
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study unveiled the trade-environment debate which has been revolving in the World Trade Organization for quite a long time now. While economic integration and trade liberalization offer the promise of growth and ...