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The current trends towards trade related aspects of intellectual property tights (TRIPS) compliance by the least developed countries: a Rwandian persepctive
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Many critics have questioned whether the protection of the IPRs would benefit developing countries. It was argued in this paper that developing countires have the interest in protecting IPRs as well. However, it was showed ...
The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) during armed conflict: the case of Sudan and Somalia
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs)in Sudan and Somalia constitutes one of the greatest human tragedy of our time since the end of the Cold War. The concept of IDPs is immense and growing. This research paper ...
"A comparison of the Cotonou Agreement and the AGOA: trade creating or trade diverting?"
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This thesis has attempted to provide an analysis of two legal instruments; the Cotonou Agreement and the AGOA. Specific attention was directed to these instruments impact on trade between the European Union and the United ...
Slithering towards uniformity: the international commercial arbitration and conciliation working group of UNCITRAL as a key player in the strengthening and liberalisation of international trade
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The objective of this study was to examine and review the main features and works of the arbitration and conciliation working group of UNCITRAL while demonstrating their impact on international trade.
Interaction between international free trade and environmental protection: the continued search for balance
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
There is an existing conflict between trade and environmental policies. There are different opinions and attitudes in the relation between free trade and environmental protection. Free trade regards environmental factors ...
The traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003, and its subsequent provincial legislation: a critical review of attempts at integrating traditional leadership into the new democracy in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The subject of this research paper is the analysis of the recent national and provincial legislation on traditional leadership. Within the new constitutional dispensation the legislature had to retain traditional leadership ...
Application of prescribed minimum sentencing legislation on juvenile offenders in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The detention of juvenile offenders is not encouraged by both the Constitution and a number of international instruments. This right is entrenched in the South African Constitution (section 28(1)(g) ) which provides that ...
The relevance for sustainable development of the protection of intellectual property rights in traditional cultural expressions
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
This research work addresses the problem being faced by developing countries in the commercial exploitation of their traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) by third parties without giving due attribution to nor sharing ...
Similar solutions for similar problems: harmonising energy trade and investment policies and strategies in the East African community
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Sustainable Energy (oil, gas and electricity) plays an important role in advancing productive capacity and increasing economic growth and sustainable development. In order to achieve this, there must be effective trade and ...
The criminalisation of trading in influence in international anti-corruption laws
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
This paper will analyse critically the main sources, namely UNCAC, the African Union Convention on Prevention and Combating Corruption (AU Convention), the Southern African Development Community Protocol against Corruption ...