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Radio
Jun 12, 2025 - Radio, PretoriaFM - 16/03/2017, Interview with Prof Wilma Viviers regarding international trade and the TRADE-DSM Navigator™ (Afrikaans only), RSG - 07/06/2016, Interview with Prof Derick Blaauw discussing RSA as a welfare state Part #1 Part #2 , PowerFM - 06/06/2016, Interview with Prof Derick Blaauw regarding day labourers and wages in RSAhttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications
Outputs
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Outputs, The TRADE team is very active in research, striving to deliver top quality papers which can make a practical difference in the fields of economic development and international trade. Categories of TRADE's outputs: Published articles Peer reviewed papers in non-accredited journals National conference papers International conference papers Reports…, Recent research, Breaking the ‘big data’ barrier when selecting agricultural export markets: an innovative approach ( article ) (Authors: Martin Cameron, Wilma Viviers and Ezra Steenkamp) A country’s comparative advantage is not only dependent on factor endowments. History, random events (wars, oil crisis, sanctions, etc.) and past government policies are…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/photo-gallery/WTO-launch
WTO Chair Launch
Jun 12, 2025 - WTO Chair Launch - 16-17 September 2014, Welcome reception - Tuesday 16 September, Press conference - Wednesday 17 September, Guest l, ectures - Wednesday 17 September, EU Ambassadors meeting with NWU Vice-Rector Prof Dan Kgwadi - Wednesday 17 September, Lunch - Wednesday 17 September, Official Chair launch - Wednesday 17 September, <-- Back to Photo Gallery,https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/mcom/apply-now
Master's apply now
Jun 12, 2025 - [accordion], Apply now, The next deadline for Master's applications is 31 October 2020 . Please follow the steps below to successfully complete your application: 1) Download and read the Postgraduate Application Guide 2) Familiarise yourself with the research interests and the staff of the TRADE research entity. 3) Complete an application form together with a…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media
Media
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS Print media Visual and audio media Photo gallery Events What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE programmes MCom programmes PhD programmes WTO Chairs…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/team-profiles
Team profiles
Jun 12, 2025 - TRADE team profiles, We are privileged to have some fantastic staff working at TRADE, all of whom have impressive academic and research credentials. You can find out more about our staff by clicking on the links below: Permanent academic staff External/extraordinary appointments, , ,https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual/conferences
Conferences
Jun 12, 2025 - NWU TRADE conferences, The policy/regulatory and business environments - implications for GVCs 22/09/2016: WTO SAIIA Workshop: Welcome & Introduction The policy/regulatory and business environments - implications for GVCs WTO SAIIA Workshop Sub Theme 1: What types of firms are driving global value chains? The policy/regulatory and business environments -…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences
Conference papers
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Conference papers, TRADE team members are regularly invited to present papers, detailing their latest research initiatives and findings, at national and international conferences. For a full list of conference papers presented, click on the links below: National conference papers International conference papers, [/accordion], What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE programmes MCom programmes PhD programmes WTO Chairs Programme TRADE outputs Articles Conference papers Reports and policy…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/phd
PhD
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], PhD (Doctor Philosophiae) programme, With a PhD in Economics, International Trade or Agricultural Economics from the North-West University, you will be highly regarded as a specialist in your field and should be a sought-after candidate for senior positions in various professional fields. Either one of our three PhD degree options will enable you to embark on cutting edge research…, PhD programme structure, The PhD programme is entirely research based. You will be expected to carry out the necessary research work and write a comprehensive thesis with a view to making a new contribution to the discipline of economic development or international trade. In line with this approach, you will be expected to do your own empirical data analysis, and work…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/print
Print media
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS Print media [accordion], 2019, NWU - TRADE TRADE-DSM conference media release: Africa's development drive: Leveraging the benefits of AfCFTA and regional integration NWU - Business School Brexit agreement between the EU and the UK a step towards avoiding disruption NWU - Business School South Africa and the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report NWU - TRADE Opinion…, 2018, NWU - Business School South Africa to prepare contingency plan if Brexit is delayed NWU - TRADE Trade flows in Africa: Unlocking the potential NWU - Business School Medium Term Budget Policy Statement NWU - Business School Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) 3Q2018 NWU - Business School Strenuous efforts are needed for RSA to break out of its current…, 2017, NWU - TRADE TRADE report back from 2017 WTO Chairs conference NWU - TRADE TRADE and DSM help Rwanda to boost exports NWU - SBG Reaction Gigaba's to the Medium Term Budget Statement NWU - TRADE WTO Chairs compare country strategies for making trade more inclusive NWU - SBG Cabinet reshuffles come at a high cost to the economy NWU - SBG Policy…, 2016, NWU - TRADE Report back on 'Harnessing Gender for Inclusive Trade' workshop at SAIIA, 9 December 2016 NWU - TRADE Report back on UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2016 NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Moody's and Fitch's unchanged SA investment rating is good news, but SA economy not yet out of the woods NWU - SBG First impact of a Donald Trump…, 2015, NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Gordhan will help stabilise market perceptions NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Unexpected change in Finance Minister at this stage is bad news for the economy NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Rating agencies put SA firmly on notice to get its house in order soon or face possible junk status later NWU - TRADE WTO Policy Brief…, 2014, WTO WTO to award seven Chairs in 2014, beginning with South Africa’s North-West University NWU NWU professor receives WTO international trade honour Engineering News NWU prof named one of seven global WTO Chairs Potch Herald North-West University professor receives WTO international trade honour (Page #34) [/accordion] What is TRADE? Welcome…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer
Programmes on offer
Jun 12, 2025 - CLOSE X, , Why enrol for a Master’s or a PhD? In today’s highly competitive world, a solid education is the cornerstone of a successful and rewarding career, and an education that specifically prepares you for the challenges of operating at an international level will afford you even greater opportunities in the workplace. In TRADE, we offer a selection of…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/photo-gallery/global-value-chains
Global Value Chains | Photo Gallery
Jun 12, 2025 - Global Value Chains related events, Global Value Chains (GVCs) and Trade in Value Added (TiVA) - 30 May-1 June 2017 Other Global Value Chains (GVCs) related <-- Back to Photo Gallery What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences/national
National conference papers
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS National conference papers [accordion], 2019, 1. Pretorius, A., Blaauw, D., Bezuidenhout, C. & Matthee, M. 2019. Offshoring within South African manufacturing firms: An analysis of the labour market effects. Biennial Conference of the Economic Society of South Africa, Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre, 3 - 5 September 2019. 2. Foster, J., Chasomeris, M. & Blaauw, D. 2019. …, 2018, 1. Blaauw, P.F., Pretorius, A.M. & Schenck, C.J. 2018. Socio-economic dynamics of the informal sector, UFS Mining and Society Study Group: Workshop, 12 and 13 November 2018, Bloemfontein, South Africa 2. Cameron, M. & Viviers, W. 2018. Developing strategies for export promotion using a Decision Support Model (DSM): Focus on the…, [/accordion], 2016-2017 (pdf) , 2012-2015 (pdf) What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE programmes MCom programmes PhD programmes WTO Chairs Programme ITRISA-PPP TRADE outputs…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/phd/fees-and-bursaries
PhD fees and bursaries
Jun 12, 2025 - [accordion], PhD Fees and bursaries, Pursuing a PhD requires hard work, self-discipline and sufficient financial resources and support. Fortunately, there are several bursaries and other facilities available to help you to confidently embark on a PhD in Economics or International Trade. PhD - Tuition fees (cost estimate for 2020) PhD Economics PhD International Trade PhD Agricultural…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual
Visual media
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS Visual and audio media NWU videos Other TV Radio Conferences TRADE-DSM™ What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE programmes MCom programmes PhD…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/mcom
Master's
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], MCom (Magister Commercii) and MSc (Magister Scientiae) programmes, With a Master of Commerce (MCom) in Economics or International Trade, or a Master of Science (MSc) in Agricultural Economics from the North-West University, you will encounter many exciting opportunities. You could, for example, deepen your knowledge by pursuing a PhD and/or taking up a position at an academic research institution, or you could…, MCom Economics, You will learn how to apply formal economic tools to address a wide range of economic problems. You will also work on a dissertation, which will be the main contributor to your MCom degree. Strong research capabilities and knowledge of modelling/statistical techniques are required. > Programme structure > Staff > Fees and bursaries…, MCom International trade, You will learn how to apply formal economic tools to address a wide range of problems in an international trade context. You will also work on a dissertation, which will be the main contributor to your MCom degree. Strong research capabilities and knowledge of modelling/statistical techniques are required. > Programme structure > Staff…, MSc Agricultural Economics, You will learn how to apply formal economic tools to address a wide range of problems in agriculture. You will also work on a dissertation, which will be the main contributor to your MSc degree. Strong research capabilities and knowledge of modelling/statistical techniques are required. > Programme structure > Staff > Fees and…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/testcolours
Test_Colours
Jun 12, 2025 - As the director of the TRADE (Trade and Development) research entity, I extend my warmest greetings to you. Take your time to browse through our website as it offers a wealth of information on our research partnerships and outputs, our Master's and PhD programmes in economics and international trade, our tailor-made advisory services, and our…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences/international
International conference papers
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS International conference papers [accordion collapsed] , 2019: Accredited, 1. Dunga, S.H. & Mothibi, L. 2019. Education and earnings in South Africa: an application of the Mincerian function. Paper presented at the IISES International Academic Conference , 22-25 May, London. 2. Mamaile, L.J. 2019. The perceptions of senior municipal officials in South Africa regarding the internal audit functions. Paper presented at…, 2019: Non-accredited, 1. V iviers, W. & Cameron, M. 2019. The TRADE-DSM® (Decision Support Model) - an alternative approach to identify and prioritize bilateral and interregional trade opportunities in leveraging the benefits of the AfCFTA. Libreville, Gabon. 1 March 2019. 2. Ferreira, L. & Steenkamp, E. 2019. Investigating how realising export potential…, 2018: Non-accredited, 1. Blaauw, D., Botha, I. & Schenck, R. 2018. The (subjective) well-being of day labourers in South Africa: The role of income and geographical location. Paper presented at the Scottish Economic Society Annual Conference, Perth, Scotland, 15-17 April. 2. Cloete, J.C. & Matthee, M. 2018. Identifying firm-level export barriers in African…, 2017: Accredited, 1. Radley, A.J., Cloete, P.C. & Kleynhans, E.P.J. 2017. Strategies implemented by South African agribusinesses to optimize profitability and growth. Presented at the IFAMA World Conference. Miami, Florida, 18-21 June. 2. Spies, D.C. and Idsardi, E.F. 2017. Performance and marketing options for informal cattle producers in the Eastern Cape…, 2017: Non-accredited, 1. Grater, S. 2017. 'Services, inclusiveness, SMEs and the SDGs. Paper presented at the ICTSD & Trade Mark East Africa Conference on Leveraging services and digital potential for inclusive economic growth. Nairobi, Kenya, 25-26 January. ( Presentation ) 2. Cuyvers, L., Pupphavesa, W., Steenkamp, E.A. & Viviers, W. 2017. Thailand's export…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/phd/entry-requirements
PhD entry requirements
Jun 12, 2025 - [accordion], PhD entry requirements, A PhD is designed to make new and original contributions to the discipline of Economics or International Trade. Students therefore need to be academically strong and disciplined, capable of working on their own and highly motivated. To be admitted to the Doctor Philosophiae (PhD) programme at the North-West University, you will need the following…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual-nwu-video