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Annual reports
Jun 11, 2024 - The list of dissertations produced by UARM postgraduate students can be found in the "Training Profile" section of the annual reports below. The lists of research projects, conference papers and articles are given in in the "Research Profile" section of the reports. UARM Annual Report 2023 UARM Annual Report 2022 UARM Annual Report 2021 UARM…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/incubation
Incubation
Jun 07, 2024 - Business incubation provide SMEs and start-ups with the nurturing environment needed to develop and grow their businesses. Business Incubation is a structured, but customisable process that allow businesses at any level of the business scale (start-up, growing business of mature business) to join the incubation process and be able to accelerate…, But how does it work?, , Who can apply?, Students from the NWU Any entrepreneur from our community (60km radius around campus) , Assessment Process, Step 1: Apply by sending an email to incubation@nwu.ac.za Please include the following in your email application: Business profile Team member profiles & hiring projections Business model - product / service Support requirements Business model - customer segment Step 2: The bhive EDC representative will contact you to provide feedback on your…, ,http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/books
Books
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS Books published by TRADE [accordion], Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism: The Role of Business in South Africa (2018), South Africa has entered a new era, with the country’s recently elected president, Cyril Ramaphosa, promising a ‘new dawn’. But will President Ramaphosa and his administration, together with business and labour, be able to turn the economy around and at last satisfy the aspirations of millions of people who, for decades, have been promised better…, The Economic Ideas of Marx's Capital: Steps towards post-Keynesian economics (2016), Nearly two hundred years have passed since the birth of Karl Marx and continuing to this day the influence of his economic views, insights and theories can still be felt. However, since the publication of Das Kapital, the scientific community has not been sitting idle – it is time to evaluate Marx as an economist and explore what he can bring to…, Marxistische economie herbekeken (2014), In 2018, two hundred years will have passed since Karl Marx was born. The influence of his economic views, insights and theories can still be felt. However, since the publication of Das Kapital, the scientific community has not been sitting idle. It is time to evaluate Marx as an economist. The Marxist economic model is a coherent set of theses…, Zumanomics Revisited (2013), In the light of global and domestic developments since 2009, Raymond Parsons reassesses the economic prospects for South Africa post-Mangaung and the 2014 general election. While the 2009 publication was a collective effort with other contributors, this is an individual one. Many red lights are flashing for the economy and South Africa is…, Export Promotion: A Decision Support Model Approach (2012), Governments are increasingly confronted by scarce resources, which force their export promotion organisations to seek more efficient ways of carrying out their mandates. Notwithstanding the export successes of several emerging economies, public export promotion policies of countries are generally facing diminishing returns, particularly where the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/chapters-in-books
Chapters in books
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS Chapters in books [accordion], Trade and poverty reduction: New evidence of impacts in developing countries (2018) , The report,“Trade and Poverty Reduction: New Evidence of Impacts in Developing Countries”, was launched by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and World Bank Chief Economist Pinelopi Goldberg at the WTO in Geneva. It presents eight case studies showing how trade helps the extreme poor in the developing world, particularly those who live in…, How the G20 can help sustainably reshape the global trade system (2018) , Gathering in Mar del Plata in September 2018, G20 trade and investment ministers agreed to “step up dialogue and actions to mitigate risks and enhance confidence in international trade.” The global trade and investment system is in need of such a boost. Trust in the multilateral trading system, for example, is diminishing as economic heavyweights…, Financing sustainable development in Africa (2018), This edited volume provides a critical evaluation of financing options for sustainable development in Africa. While sustainability has long been the watchword for development programs, and while many African countries have taken initiatives to develop integrated frameworks that tackle developmental challenges—including poverty, education, and…, Non-tariff measures: Economic assessment and policy options for development (2018) , One of the main features of the international cooperation agenda during the last 50 years has been to promote the economic integration of poorer countries into the global economy, helping them to eradicate poverty and achieve prosperity. The rationale is that stronger economic integration will enhance economic growth, reduce poverty, and…, Trade costs and inclusive growth: Case studies presented by WTO chair-holders (2016), "Trade Costs and Inclusive Growth" looks at how implementation of the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) can help to reduce trade costs and promote growth. The publication brings together contributions from ten participants in the WTO Chairs Programme, which supports trade-related activities by academic institutions in developing countries.…, Child Poverty, Youth (Un)Employment, and Social Inclusion (2016), Worldwide child and youth poverty remain the biggest barrier to achieving a better life in adulthood. Progress in lifting children out of poverty in the last decades has been slow and limited in the developing world, while the recent global economic crisis has exacerbated child poverty, youth unemployment, and social exclusion in many developed…, The performance of European business in the 20th Century (2016), This book is a first attempt at measuring European business performance over the entire twentieth century and in doing so provides a totally new approach to European business history. It is based on a single sample of 1,225 companies, belonging to eight European economies: the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, and Finland.…, Private standards and global governance - economic, legal and political perspectives (2012), Private regulatory initiatives aim to govern supply chains across the globe according to a set of environmental, food safety and/or social standards. Until now, literature on the topic has been fragmented and divided by research fields. However, this unique and comprehensive book bridges these disciplinary and thematic research lines, bringing…, Export promotion: A decision support model approach (2012), Governments are increasingly confronted by scarce resources, which force their export promotion organisations to seek more efficient ways of carrying out their mandates. Notwithstanding the export successes of several emerging economies, public export promotion policies of countries are generally facing diminishing returns, particularly where the…http://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…http://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…http://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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual-nwu-video
NWU Video
Jun 12, 2025 - Visual Media - NWU, The policy/regulatory and business environments - implications for GVCs Prof Raymond Parsons The policy/regulatory and business environments - implications for GVCs : Politics, Economics and Business in South Africa today (July 2018) The policy/regulatory and business environments - implications for GVCs Mr Edward Winant The policy/regulatory…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual-other
Other
Jun 12, 2025 - Visual Media - Other, Prof Raymond Parsons - ENews: Analysing Theresa May's SA visit Prof Raymond Parsons - ENews: The R400 billion stimulus package Prof Raymond Parsons - Ontbytsake: Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism Prof Raymond Parsons - SABC News: Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism Prof Marianne Matthee - SA Women in Science Awards 2016 Prof Raymond Parsons - Donald…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/photo-gallery
Photo gallery
Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS Photo gallery View more/our latest photos on our Facebook page . WTO Chair Launch - 16-17 September 2014 WTO Chair (NWU) & SAIIA workshop - 22 September 2016 TRADE-WTO Awards Global Value Chains related TRADE-DSM™ Training Guest lectures Other WTO related Staff and student training What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE…http://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, Wilma Viviers is a professor of International Trade, director of the TRADE research focus area and NRF-rated researcher at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). She has an impressive array of publications, and is a leading authority in the fields of export promotion, competitive intelligence (CI) and economic development . Prof…
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