The primary objectives of the Centre for Real Economy Study (Crest) are to catalyse economic research with a sectoral focus, especially relatively under-researched service sectors, and to improve the flow of information on relevant research between the policy and academic communities. The Provincial Economic Intelligence Unit’s (PEIU’s) objectives are to develop sub-national economic analysis capacity so as to inform Provincial Growth and Development Strategy processes. The SADC Trade Development Project is a three-year partnership between AusAID and TIPS created to conduct a number of research projects on trade reform in Southern Africa. The project aims to develop research infrastructure in the region by creating new databases, formulate policy- and private sector-relevant information tools and publications to inform policy, and build capacity in the region. The Trade & Industry Monitor’s main objective is to disseminate policy-relevant economic research, from macroeconomic policy to competition and regulation policy, ‘development’ issues in general, as well as sub-national economic policy issues, in an accessible format to policy-makers and analysts. The Academic Data Access and Training facility (ADAT) seeks to reinvigorate the relationship between TIPS and the economics departments of tertiary institutions. The ADAT facility will provide post-graduate students with access to new economic data not readily available to Universities as well as provide Small Research Grants to researchers undertaking policy-oriented studies in TIPS’ programme areas. The Southern African Development Research Network is a broad-based policy and research network which aims to increase the supply of policy-relevant research in the region and strengthen evidence-based policy-making. SADRN will initially focus on industrial policy and sector development at the regional level, service sector development and the impact on poverty, and trade policy and its linkages to pro-poor growth. Under the Small Enterprise Development (SED) programme, TIPS as an independent, credible institution not directly involved in the delivery of SMME services has since 2004 undertaken a number of broad-ranging, qualitative assessments of the outcomes of government's policy, strategy and initiatives in small enterprise development. The purpose of this project is to contribute to reducing poverty and inequality in South Africa by supporting the government to develop a Strategy for the Second Economy, as part of its Accelerated Shared Growth Initiative of South Africa (Asgi-SA), located in the Presidency. Economic Regulation

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Why trade liberalisation is not working for Africa and how to remedy this

Eldis: Trade - Mon, 2008-10-06 19:37
This report from UNCTAD examines Africa's export performance after trade liberalisation to draw lessons for use in the design of future development ...
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How does the economic rise of China and India impact the world economy?

Eldis: Trade - Mon, 2008-10-06 19:07
The economic rise of China and India has generated a great interest in terms of the consequences for the world economy. Among large emerging economies, ...
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What would do more to stimulate trade? Further tariff reduction or improvements in trade facilitation

Eldis: Trade - Wed, 2008-10-01 18:06
This paper argues that improving the international trading system does not require new, comprehensive multilateral agreement. Countries can derive large ...
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Implications for policymaking derived from the Doha Round suspension

Eldis: Trade - Tue, 2008-09-30 18:47
This chapter focuses on the events leading up to, and the aftermath of the formal suspension of the Doha Round (DR) in July 2006. The chapter goes through ...
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Has WTO membership contributed in achieving Nepalese policy objective?

Eldis: Trade - Mon, 2008-09-29 16:52
This study analyses Nepal's policy objectives and assesses whether World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership has contributed in achieving these ...
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How can a country be a member in the WTO?

Eldis: Trade - Mon, 2008-09-29 14:38
This handbook is intended for readers wanting detailed information on the process of the WTO. The primary source used in preparing the book is the documentation ...
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Benefits of trade liberalisation on growth and welfare in the Mediterranean economies

Eldis: Trade - Mon, 2008-09-29 14:16
This working paper explores the links between trade openness, agricultural productivity, growth and poverty reduction in a panel of Mediterranean countries. ...
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Is China's assistance to Africa irresponsible aid?

Eldis: Trade - Mon, 2008-09-29 14:10
With a focus on Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Angola, this report studies the nature, coordination and management of China's aid to Africa. The ...
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The impact of infrastructure on trade in Africa

Eldis: Trade - Mon, 2008-09-29 13:43
Africa's share in world exports has declined sharply over time, which indicates an increasing marginalisation of Africa in world trade. This raises ...
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An exploration for the need for and cost of selected trade facilitation measures in Asia and the Pacific in the context of the WTO negotiations

Eldis: Trade - Mon, 2008-09-29 12:59
This document presents an assessment of the implementation of trade facilitation measures related to GATT Articles V, VIII, X , in a selected five Asian ...
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Is China a dominant influence in Africa?

Eldis: Trade - Fri, 2008-09-26 19:05
Under the backdrop of China's increasing trade with Africa, this paper evaluates claims that China is now a dominant influence in Africa and assess ...
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Does the neoclassical theory fit for GATT/WTO negotiations between similar countries?

Eldis: Trade - Fri, 2008-09-26 18:21
This discussion paper develops a new theory of GATT/WTO negotiations, as a plausible alternative to the standard neoclassical theory. The – so called ...
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The developmental interests of the developing countries in the WTO

Eldis: Trade - Fri, 2008-09-26 17:29
This paper aims to summarise the interests of different developing country groups in each of the most important negotiating issues at the current stage ...
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What is the fair trade? Fair Trade or free trade?

Eldis: Trade - Fri, 2008-09-26 15:09
'Fair Trade' is used to describe all generic attempts to make global trade serve poor farmers better, through labelling schemes. The Fair Trade ...
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Developing countries must join forces to particiapte in global trade governance to reduce global inequalities

Eldis: Trade - Fri, 2008-09-19 16:50
This paper from the South Centre is concerned with the widening development gap in the setting of new international policy regimes and a changing global ...
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Which 'aid for trade' do developing countries need?

Eldis: Trade - Thu, 2008-09-18 13:56
This working paper presents the various aid-for-trade (AfT) categories. It analyses the linkages between foreign direct investment, AfT and development. ...
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Evaluating the barriers faced by CDM projects in China

Eldis: Trade - Wed, 2008-09-17 13:38
Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) coming from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects are not only interesting for government parties under ...
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Gender implications of the Chinese trade race

Eldis: Trade - Tue, 2008-09-16 12:25
China has emerged as a global player and powerhouse on the international trade map. It is however increasingly depicted as a giant economic monster. ...
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How can the SSM be improved and activated?

Eldis: Trade - Fri, 2008-09-12 14:22
This report summarises the findings of a series of case studies conducted on import surges. This problem emerged after the implementation of Uruguay Round ...
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Does sustainable forestry management improve conservation efforts?

Eldis: Trade - Wed, 2008-09-10 20:40
This paper assesses the tools and guidelines that have been developed to promote sustainable forest management (SFM) and the progress that has been made ...
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