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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 quest for a multilateral agreement on investment (MAI); relevance and effects on developing African countries
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The aim of this examination was to identify those evolving trends that are common to multilateral agreements some of which have been entered into by African developing countries, bearing in mind the debates and position ...
Agriculture under the Doha Round and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The objectives of the research was to critically analyse arguments for and against agricultural trade liberalization and its impact on food security, investigating the nexus between the three pillars of agriculture and ...
Employer's prerogative in the context of outsourcing
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This research paper investigated whether there are any limitations or restraints in the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, which possible keeps an employer from outsourcing functions or parts of a business to a third party.
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 ...
Commentary on South Africa's position regarding equal pay for work of equal value: a comparative perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This paper compared the South African concepts of pay equity and equal pay for work of equal value with those of industrialised countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. The study ...
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 ...
Safeguarding the right to freedom from torture in Africa: the Robben Island guidelines
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Granting intellectual property rights on life forms and processes: does it ensure food security? A developing country perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study critically investigated the argument whether intellectual property rights over life forms and processes would ensure food security. It only considered the issue from the perspective of developing countries, as ...
Who interprets the constitution: A descriptive and normative discourse on the Ethiopian approach to constitutional review
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study explored the process of constitutional interpretation and constitutional review in Ethiopia and determined the role of the courts. It examined the different suggestions made by different authors and officials ...