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1 – 7 of 7The pandemic has sharpened questions about the role of South Africa's extensive social grants system in wider economic policy. In particular, emergency provisions have focused…
Prospects for emerging economies to end-2017.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221765
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This has deprived social movements of opportunities to mobilise public opinion. However, a recent surge of major economies and businesses setting long-term ‘net zero’ emission…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257310
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The deal will see the state assume or help pay ZAR254bn (USD13.7bn) of Eskom’s debt and comes amid a debilitating increase in breakdowns of generating capacity that mean the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276623
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Prospects for Nigeria in 2020.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247803
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Data released by Statistics South Africa last week also showed economic growth declining by 2.2% quarter-on-quarter, a reminder of the economy’s continued fragility. New President…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235396
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Amid a surge of COVID-19 infections, however, the government appears focused on the health rather than the economic aspects of the crisis.