The Quest For Regional Integration In The Twenty First Century
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The Quest For Regional Integration In The Twenty First Century
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Author : Joram Mukama Biswaro
language : en
Publisher: African Books Collective
Release Date : 2012
The Quest For Regional Integration In The Twenty First Century written by Joram Mukama Biswaro and has been published by African Books Collective this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Political Science categories.
In the last five decades, the world has witnessed dramatic changes. The Cold War has ended, and geopolitical relations among the major powers have been generally stable and tranquil. Moreover, the demise of colonialism has allowed newly independent countries to play a greater role in the international arena, and countries that used to be foes have now joined hands to develop their economies and raise the living standards of their peoples. At the same time, economic integration, both regional and global, has taken a strong hold. There is a growing realization that, for the survival of the modern world, with increasing cross-national links and externalities, global cooperation is a necessity. The opponents of integration argue that it is merely a guise for exploiting people in developing countries, which will cause massive disruptions of lives and with few benefits to the poor. Its proponents, however, point to the significantly reduced levels of poverty in countries that have adopted economic integration, such as China, India, Vietnam, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Tanzania, and others. The EU experience is a successful example of integrating national economies, but how far should those promoting regional integration in Africa and other regions look to the EU as a model? Can regional and global integration proceed harmoniously? The journey towards fully-fledged regional integration in Africa and beyond could be long, rough and tough. Challenges and fears are enormous, but hopes, opportunities and prospects are immense. From this study it can be further concluded that Regional Integration and Cooperation in the 21st century is a reality and relevant.
African Political Economy In The Twenty First Century
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Author : Ernest T. Aniche
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2023-09-12
African Political Economy In The Twenty First Century written by Ernest T. Aniche and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-12 with Political Science categories.
African Political Economy in the Twenty-First Century: Theories, Perspectives, and Issues edited by Emeka C. Iloh, Ernest T. Aniche, and Stephen N. Azom fills the gap in the discourses on African political economy from an African perspective. Since the end of colonialism in the second half of the twenty-first century, a wide-ranging debate has opened on the future of African development and the nature and character of its political economy, especially as it concerns its web of relationships in the international political and economic system. Two decades into the twenty-first21st century, the debate still rages on and is likely to continue for a long time. This book contributes to the debate by addressing the important question of how African countries can strategically and tactically approach global political economy at multilateral, continental, and regional levels in view of North-South versus South-South configurations. African Political Economy in the Twenty-First Century further suggests how African countries can effectively utilize global forces to Africa’s advantage in advancing domestic, regional, and continental development objectives.
The Jurisprudence Of The Caribbean Court Of Justice And Regional Integration
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Author : Indira Rampersad
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-12-06
The Jurisprudence Of The Caribbean Court Of Justice And Regional Integration written by Indira Rampersad and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-06 with Political Science categories.
The book is a joint publication with equal contributions by Dr. Indira Rampersad and Justice Dr. Anthony Gafoor. It presents the first comprehensive analysis of the jurisprudence of the Caribbean Court of Justice in both its original and appellate jurisdictions from 2005 to 2020. It seeks to address the central issue of whether the jurisprudence of the CCJ has the capacity to foster regional integration. Through a series of semi-structured interviews, primary and secondary sources, the book harnesses the dynamic interplay between the disciplines of International Relations and Law. It claims that by attempting to uphold the rule of law and promote both economic and non-economic forms of the second generation regional integration, the CCJ aims to inculcate a sense of obligation among member states to uphold both economic agreements and non-economic community rights and values.
A Theory On Africanizing International Law
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Author : Micha Wiebusch
language : en
Publisher: Pretoria University Law Press
Release Date : 2024-07-01
A Theory On Africanizing International Law written by Micha Wiebusch and has been published by Pretoria University Law Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-01 with Law categories.
About the publication Key reference work for diplomats and legal experts participating in international legal negotiations and transnational policy debates on governing the African continent. Highly recommended for developing courses, reading lists and other teaching materials on African International Law and African International Relations. Instrumental for developing innovative and impact-oriented research and policy strategies on the politics of making and implementing African International Law. What is African about African international law? The main aim of this book is to answer this question by developing a theory to explain how and why international law is Africanized. This includes explaining how Africanization relates both to the extent of continental norm setting by the Organization of African Unity and later the African Union, as the principal agent responsible for ‘African solutions to African problems’, and to the degree to which this African International Organization enforces these norms through varied continental accountability mechanisms. In this specific context, the book considers the different modalities through which the idea of Africa shapes, is shaped by and is embedded in international law making and implementation.
Interregionalism Across The Atlantic Space
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Author : Frank Mattheis
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-09-26
Interregionalism Across The Atlantic Space written by Frank Mattheis and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-26 with Political Science categories.
This book focuses on interregional relations across the Atlantic and the possible evolution of a new, distinctive Atlantic space for international relations. It provides a comprehensive insight into the overlapping linkages of interregionalism in the wider Atlantic space. Additionally, it raises the question of relevance, currently the main question in this field of research: Is interregionalism important because it brings about something new that really matters or is it simply a (perhaps unavoidable) by-product of regionalism? The book conducts an analysis of six interregional relations criss-crossing the Atlantic space, accounting for the multitude of interregional connections within a potential Atlantic macro region and analysing the differences, conflicts and convergences between regional organizations. It engages with the issue of agency in interregional relations, and argues that interregional processes and agendas are always driven and constructed by certain actors for certain purposes.
Innovation Regional Integration And Development In Africa
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Author : Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-07-26
Innovation Regional Integration And Development In Africa written by Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-26 with Political Science categories.
This edited volume discusses the role of innovation and regional integration in economic development in Africa. Over the past five decades, post-colonial African countries have struggled to break loose from the trap of poverty and underdevelopment through the adoption of various development strategies at regional, national, and continental levels. However, the results of both national and regional efforts at advancing development on the continent have been mixed. Although the importance of agglomeration and fusion of institutions have long been recognized as possible path to achieving economic development in Africa, the approach to regionalism has been unduly focused on market integration, while neglecting other dimensions such as social policy, mobility of labor, educational policy, biotechnology, regional legislation, manufacturing, innovation, and science and technology. This volume investigates the link between innovation, regional integration, and development in Africa, arguing that the immediate and long term development of Africa lies not just in the structural transformation of its economies but in the advancement of scientific and innovation capacities. The book is divided into four parts. Part I addresses the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of innovation and regional integration in Africa. Part II presents case studies which examine how regional economic institutions are fostering innovation in Africa. Part III of the book deals with sectoral issues on innovation and integrated development in Africa. Part IV sets the future research on innovation, regional integration, and development in Africa. Combining theoretical analysis and a comparative, interdisciplinary approach, this volume is appropriate for researchers and students interested in economic development, political economy, African studies, international relations, agricultural science, and geography, as well as policymakers in regional economic communities and the African Union.
Prospects For Regional Integration In Africa
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Author : Andreas Freytag
language : en
Publisher: AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
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Prospects For Regional Integration In Africa written by Andreas Freytag and has been published by AFRICAN SUN MeDIA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Political Science categories.
African integration has had a long history dating back to the end of colonization in the 1960s. It has generated enormous interest in recent years – not least because the continent has recently taken some bold steps to integrate further, such as the Tripartite Free Trade Area or the creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). With this book, we offer an innovative perspective on African integration. By inviting – mostly young – African scholars from different disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, we make African voices audible and start a discussion of the African integration efforts from an African perspective, using novel criteria to judge different African integration attempts. In addition to the younger generation’s representatives, we also invited scholars from Europe and Latin America to bring other continents’ perspectives to the fore.
Regional Developmentalism Through Law
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Author : Jonathan Bashi Rudahindwa
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-05-20
Regional Developmentalism Through Law written by Jonathan Bashi Rudahindwa and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-20 with Law categories.
Offering a study of regionalism in Africa and investigating the ways in which law can be used to address the issues raised by regional processes on the continent, this book examines the African Economic Community, considering that it has been entrusted to coordinate and to harmonize policies between various Regional Economic Communities (RECs) across the continent, thereby influencing the continent’s approach towards regional integration. It seeks to identify how law can be used to strengthen the African RECs while ensuring that they achieve their goal of promoting regional development across the continent. Drawing upon economic and political theories, and using a critical doctrinal analysis of legal texts and norms, the book uncovers the legal and economic underpinnings of the model of regional integration followed by the regional schemes operating under the banner of the AEC, aiming to contribute to the search for effective methods to ensure the success of these various initiatives. Proposing the concept of "Regional Developmentalism Through Law" as the most suitable conceptual framework to support the effective establishment of an African Economic Community, this book will be of interest to researchers, academics and policy makers interested in the correlation between law, regional integration and development in Africa.
Africa Eu Relations And The African Continental Free Trade Area
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Author : Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-08-10
Africa Eu Relations And The African Continental Free Trade Area written by Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-10 with Political Science categories.
This book explores relations between states in the Africa–European Union in view of the African Continental Free Trade Area, both at a regional level and as a series of informal processes of socioeconomic and political interactions between state and non-state actors. The book reconsiders the ways in which actors in the Africa–European Union relationship function, and what that means for regionalism, regionalisation and regional integration. In addition to formalised state-to-state and inter-regional interactions, the book examines the impact of socio-economic and political interactions with non-state actors, including those who engage with regional integration through formal and informal processes such as civil society activists, “African migration evangelists”, human smugglers and human traffickers. The book thus demonstrates that regional and inter-regional engagements include issues that extend beyond the usual discussions of trade. The book is authored from an African perspective and will be of interest to academics who specialise in International Relations, Political Economy, Political Sociology and African Studies. Policy makers and various actors in civil society and think tanks who have an academic inclination and deal with trade, migration and regionalism in Africa and Africa’s relations with Europe will also find the book beneficial.
A Life Interrupted Essays In Honour Of The Lives And Legacies Of Christof Heyns
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Author : Frans Viljoen
language : en
Publisher: Pretoria University Law Press
Release Date : 2022-01-10
A Life Interrupted Essays In Honour Of The Lives And Legacies Of Christof Heyns written by Frans Viljoen and has been published by Pretoria University Law Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-10 with Law categories.
About the publication This volume of essays, A life interrupted: essays in honour of the lives and legacies of Christof Heyns, honours Christof Heyns, renowned human rights lawyer, advocate, activist and educator, but also down-to-earth family man, friend and colleague. Christof’s sudden and most untimely passing on 28 March 2021 deeply saddened those close to him but also evinced an outpouring of grief from the national and international human rights community. His passing brought a deep sense of loss, in part because, at age 62, he was fully engaged in contributing to the betterment of society and still had so much more to give. His is a life interrupted. But at the same time, looking back over the varied lives he lived, he had already left his mark in so many ways. His influences and impacts are manifold and magical. This collection not only testifies to the legacy that he has left us, but also to the ongoing efforts of many to continue building on his legacy. This collection contains two sets of essays by family members, friends, colleagues, collaborators and students. Part A contains essays of a more reflective and personal nature, while the contributions in Part B link to the scholarly or academic themes Christof had worked on and explored, including international human rights systems, international law, the right to life, freedom of association, international humanitarian law, the impact of human rights treaties, constitutionalism and legal philosophy. However, a neat distinction between the personal and professional is not possible in respect of such a warm, generous and enthusiastic person as Christof. Most of the essays in Part A integrate some of Christof’s professional and academic achievements, while many of the essays in Part B also reflect on Christof as a person. The editors, all based at the Faculty of Law, UP, are colleagues and friends who worked closely with Christof. Frans Viljoen succeeded Christof as Director of the Centre for Human Rights. Christof was his doctoral supervisor, mentor and research collaborator. Charles Fombad worked with Christof at ICLA, and took over as ICLA Director after Christof’s passing. Dire Tladi, an ICLA fellow, had his office just across from Christof in ICLA. As member of the International Law Commission, he shared with Christof high level engagement with the UN. While Christof served on the Human Rights Committee, his colleague Ann Skelton serves on the Committee on the Rights of the Child. Magnus Killander worked closely with Christof as co-author and co-editor. Christof was also his doctoral supervisor. The publication date of this book is 10 January 2022, which is the date marking 63 years since Christof’s birth. The publisher is the Pretoria University Law Press (PULP), of which Christof was also a founder.