Essays about: "weak institutions in Africa"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words weak institutions in Africa.

  1. 1. Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Challenges for AI Startups Internationalization : Evidence from Emerging Markets Case Studies

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Hansika Dahanayake; Claudia Bih Muna; [2022]
    Keywords : Internationalization Process; AI Startups; Startups; Entrepreneurial Ecosystem; Social Entrepreneurial Ecosystem; Material Entrepreneurial Ecosystem; Cultural Entrepreneurial Ecosystem; Africa; South Africa; Nigeria;

    Abstract : The process of internationalization may be more difficult for emerging markets' artificial intelligence startups (AI startups) due to several challenges. These challenges include weak institutions, limited financial support, political instability, lack of adequate local infrastructure. READ MORE

  3. 2. Defending the Defenders: International Protection for Local Human Rights Defenders in the Global South

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Timothy Lincoln Reeves Jr; [2022]
    Keywords : Human Rights Defenders Global South International Regional Human Rights Systems Attacks violations Protection; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Local human rights defenders play a significant role in the realization and enjoyment of human rights. Working alone or in association with others, they peacefully advocate for and promote fundamental freedoms and human rights for themselves and for their fellow citizens. READ MORE

  4. 3. Institutional Factors and Financial Development in Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 2004-2018 : Control of Corruption, Rule of Law, Political Stability and Absence of Violence, and Voice and Accountability

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Chichi Violet Achioyamen; Sophia Kazmi Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : financial development; long-term economic growth; institutional environment; institutional quality; credit market; corruption; voice and accountability; rule of law; political stability and absence of violence.; finansiell utveckling; långsiktig ekonomisk tillväxt; institutionell miljö; institutionell kvalitet; obligationsmarknader; korruption; röst och ansvarsskyldighet; rättsstat; politisk stabilitet och frånvaro av våld.;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to have an in-depth understanding of the importance of the institutional environment for financial development in 43 Sub-Saharan African countries during the years 2004-2018. Using new institutional economic theory (NIE) we study how the four institutional factors Control of Corruption, Rule of Law, Political Stability and Absence of Violence, and Voice and Accountability affect financial development. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Platinum Boom in Rustenburg and the Bust of the Community : A case study of the Natural Resource Curse in South Africa

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Hedvig Lagercrantz; Shima Khabbaz; [2019]
    Keywords : Boomtown; platinum; mining; social disruption; place attachment; social impacts; Rustenburg; South Africa;

    Abstract : The dependence on natural resources is not a new phenomenon and it has posed issues in undiversified economies. The social impact that the booming of the mining industry has on the local level is still an area in need of investigation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Institutions and Economic Growth in Africa: An Assessment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Lennart Hoedemakers; [2016]
    Keywords : New Institutional Economics; Africa; Economic Growth; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper assesses the extent to which cross country empirical data can be used to explain the impact of institutions on economic growth in Africa. It does so by first establishing a theoretical framework on economic growth, focusing particularly on New Institutional Economics, also assessing several other theories that seek to explain economic growth. READ MORE