Essays about: "africa global competitiveness"

Found 5 essays containing the words africa global competitiveness.

  1. 1. Exploring non-tariff barriers inhibiting indigenous African SMEs’ intra-African trade and internationalisation within Sub-Saharan Africa: A focus on Ghanaian SMEs exporting to Nigeria.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Eric Kwami Tsyokor; Farouk Tutu Madara; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The continent is currently, the world’s large free trade area with a 1.2-billion-person marketwhich is expected to double by 2050 is a substantial domestic market with significantopportunities for economic growth. This suggests that promoting intra-African trade (i.e. READ MORE

  3. 2. Information and Communication Technologies Impact on Social Capital : A case study in northern Uganda

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Lovisa Tunroth; Linda Mokvist; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The distance between the third world and the western countries is continuing to increase. The continent of Africa is home to many of the absolute poorest nations on this planet, making development even more difficult in the region. READ MORE

  4. 3. Economic empowerment through value chain upgrading. The case of coffee in Uganda.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Ann-Kathrin Schewe; [2018]
    Keywords : Value chain upgrading; Economic development; Coffee industry; Eastern Africa;

    Abstract : The development of industries adjacent to existing commodity extraction in commodity- dependent, low-income countries appears to be a promising strategy towards sustainable economic development. However, such commodity-based value chain upgrading has largely not materialised. This thesis analyses why this is the case. READ MORE

  5. 4. Logistics practices in Ethiopia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Fekadu Melese Debela; [2013]
    Keywords : Ethiopia; Logistics; Road; Rail; Air Freight; Dry port;

    Abstract : The ability to transport goods quickly, economically and reliably is vital to a nation’s prosperity and capacity to compete in global market. Ethiopia is a landlocked country in East Africa with a land area of about 1.13 million square kilometers and a population of about 82.8 million. READ MORE

  6. 5. EPA, Regional Integration And Export From Africa

    University essay from IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : COLLINS ENOH NYAMBI; [2010]
    Keywords : EPA; regional integration; export;

    Abstract : Introduction: The trade relationship between the European Union (EU) and African coun-tries based on regional groupings, under the framework of Economic Partnership Agree-ment(EPAs) came to play in most countries in January 2008. It replaces the preferential trade treatment granted by the EU under the Lomé convention and Cotonou agreement which allowed African, Carribean and Pacific countries(ACP) greater access to EU markets as a means of leveraging African exports, and encouraging the competitiveness of African economies in the global economy. READ MORE