Browsing by Subject "economic development"
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Assessing the economic feasibility of utility-scale electrical energy storage technologies for South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)Increased electrical production from renewable energy technologies, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind plants, is at the forefront of the global energy transition to environmentally sustainable economic growth and ... -
A comparative assessment of the economic benefits from shale gas extraction in the Karoo, South Africa
(UNISA, 2014)It has been said that the development of a shale gas industry could be a 'game changer' for South Africa. Proponents of shale gas tend to emphasise the benefits, whilst opponents emphasise the environmental costs. This ... -
The effects of Belgian outward direct investment in European high-wage and low-wage countries on employment in Belgium
(Emerald Group Publishing, 2011)Purpose : The paper aims at providing evidence on the impact on employment of outward foreign direct investment, particularly from developed countries into low-wage countries, which is a major concern in many developed ... -
Government sponsored competitive intelligence for regional and sectoral economic development: Canadian experiences
(Halmstad Universit, 2016)Can competitive intelligence (CI) be used to assist in regional and sectoral economic development? This article looks at intelligence initiatives (largely around training) sponsored by various government departments and ... -
The formulation of a composite regional development Index
(The Social Sciences Research Society, 2016)The measurement of a region's progress with regards to achieving its developmental potential, plays a crucial role in improving the prosperity and quality of life of local communities. This process has however proven ... -
The quest for hegemony and the future of African solutions to African development problems: lessons from headways in the African security sector
(Sage, 2017)The problems of African development and integration with the world of globalisation have continued to attract concern in the policymaking cycle and the academic world, within and beyond the shores of the continent. Ever ...