Browsing Magister Commercii - MCom (Economics) by Author "Adams, Ismail"
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An analysis of the effectiveness of microfinance: A case study in the Western Cape
Sheraton, Marcia (University of the Western Cape, 2004)The aim of this study is to determine the extent to which the UN/OSCAL (United Nations Office of the Special Coordinator for Africa and the Least Development Countries) model of microfinance is being applied in the South ... -
A cost-analysis study of primary diabetes treatment at day-hospitals and a provincial hospital in the Western Cape
Hamdulay, Goolam (University of Western Cape, 1996)The provision of health care in South Africa is undergoing major restructuring. The aim is to achieve substantial, visible and sustainable improvements to the efficiency and accessibility of primary healthcare (PHC) services ... -
The impact of standardization (public and industry) on product innovation, market access and foreign trade: with specific reference to South Africa
Okiror, Julius (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Product innovation and its efficient diffusion are important to enhance factor productivity, market access, job creation and trade. Innovative firms remain competitive in an increasingly global environment. Product innovation ... -
Prescribed asset requirements as a second best solution: the South African experience
Hardien, Adenaan (University of the Western Cape, 1998)This paper explores the feasibility and desirability of the South African Government imposing a policy of prescribed asset requirements on contractual savings. This would serve as a short-term measure to secure finance for ... -
Regional economic integration and trade liberalisation towards a free trade area in Southern Africa: A critical assessment
Adams, Ismail; Huda, S (University of Western Cape, 2000)Regionalism has become a prominent feature of the current international landscape. During the last decade and a half there has been an increasing number of countries that opted to form regional blocs. 1 Developing countries ...