Trade Dynamics in the 21st Century
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Trade Dynamics in the 21st Century: The African Perspective explores the complex interplay between international trade, sustainable development, and socio-economic transformation in Africa. Grounded in contemporary discourse, the book critically examines how trade activities by governments, private sector actors, and non-state institutions influence poverty alleviation, wealth creation, and environmental sustainability. With a particular focus on Southern Africa, it investigates the promises and pitfalls of trade as a tool for inclusive development, highlighting the urgent need for responsible governance and strategic oversight in trade policy and practice.
Drawing on multidisciplinary insights from economics, politics, history, and development studies, this volume offers a comprehensive analysis of key themes such as foreign direct investment, industrialisation, remittances, and the export of natural resources. Through its emphasis on sustainable trade practices, the authors provide a timely contribution to the global conversation on equitable growth and regional integration. It is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand and shape Africa’s evolving role in the international trade system.
Chapter 1. Trade dynamics in Africa: Introduction and background; Clainos Chidoko and Ledwin Chimwai
- Chapter 2. Africa trade policy context in the 21st century; Clainos Chidoko and Ranganai Muneri
- Chapter 3. The state of industrialisation and economic diversification within SADC: Prospects for enhanced regional trade; Mamello Amelia Nchake and Denis Nfor Yuni
- Chapter 4. Institutional quality and export performance in an emerging market economy: Evidence from Botswana; Strike Mbulawa
- Chapter 5. Sorghum production and trade policies in Zimbabwe; Clainos Chidoko and Ledwin Chimwai
- Chapter 6. Strengthening international trade and sustainable development Goal No. 5: Relationship between gender diversity and creativity in selected women-owned informal small businesses in Africa; Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi
- Chapter 7. Zimbabwe is open for business: Interrogating the nexus between the country’s infrastructure development and international trade competitiveness; Tonderai Kapesa and Nirmala Dorasamy
- Chapter 8. The extractive sector, the environment and international trade in the SADC region; Denis Nfor Yuni and Mamello Amelia Nchake
- Chapter 9. Revealed comparative advantages, industrial capacities, trade and economic growth: Case for the pharmaceutical industry in COMESA; Kenneth Mahuni
- Chapter 10. African continental free trade area: A diamond factor model perspective; Kenneth Mahuni, Clainos Chidoko, and James Zivanomoyo
- Chapter 11. An analysis of the impact of Chinese import penetration on Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector; Fanuel Hazvina and Andrew Mupwanyiwa
- Chapter 12. ICT advancement and international trade in selected african countries in the 21st century; Mercy Nyasha Magoso, Clainos Chidoko, Inos Chibidi, and Njodzi Ranganai
- Chapter 13. Impact of FDI on african international trade in the 21st century; Robert Mwanyepedza
- Chapter 14. Africa’s marine economies and international trade: Challenges and opportunities; Shynet Chivasa and Mable Hannah Chimhore
- Chapter 15. Transport infrastructure development and international trade in Africa; David Damiyano, Talent Kondo, and Stephen Mago
- Chapter 16. The future of trade in Africa: A conclusion; Clainos Chidoko and Ledwin Chimwai
Clainos Chidoko is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Finance, School of Business Sciences at Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe.
Ledwin Chimwai is a lecturer, consultant, examiner and researcher at Reformed Church University, Zimbabwe.