Browsing by Subject "Economic growth"
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A techno–economic policy framework to enhance the contribution of marginal oil and gas field to Nigeria's economic growth: a petroleum innovation system approach
(Social Sciences Research Society, 2017)The extent of intensified competition among firms at the global environment places technological innovation in a strategic position to promote economic development and foster the national competitiveness. This is particularly ... -
Alignment of various environmental authorisation processes for the mining industry
(2012)Mining contributes significantly to the economic development of South Africa, contributes to pollution and other negative environmental impacts. Section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 ... -
An analysis of the relationships between the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), economic growth and employment in the manufacturing sector in South Africa
(Social Sciences Research Society, 2017)Employment growth in the South African economy has been dismal, and unemployment has been gradually increasing since the 2000s. The high rate of unemployment at more than 27 percent, is mainly due to weak gross domestic ... -
Analysing the impact of the renewable energy revolution in South-Africa
(North-West University, 2019)The development of the energy industry in South Africa together with the development of distributed generation from Independent Power Producers and the establishment of small-scale energy structures and off-grid solutions ... -
Analysis of export and employment opportunities for the South African manufacturing industry
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Throughout history the role of trade in economic growth has been consistently debated. Although different opinions exist within the literature, this study offers evidence that there is a positive relationship between trade ... -
An analysis of rightsourcing in the electricity supply industry
(North-West University, 2011)The country is currently experiencing a tight electricity schedule. The demand for greater capacity than the country can supply is a reality. Raising unemployment and poverty levels are a situation we contend with daily. The ... -
An analysis of the contribution of foreign direct investment to economic growth in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)For an emerging economy like South Africa, increasing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a possible way to increase economic growth. The goal of this study is to identify the growth impact and determinants of FDI to provide ... -
An analysis of the contribution of human capital to economic growth in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The importance of human capital, as a key economic variable that promotes growth, has long been a controversial topic, hampered in part by the lack of its empirical evidence in developing countries such as South Africa. ... -
An analysis of the impact of the exchange rate on unemployment in South Africa
(2014)A volatile real exchange rate and high unemployment rate is a growing concern in South Africa, therefore the right macroeconomic policy is required. The challenge is to find stability in the real exchange rate paired with ... -
An analysis of the relationship between external debt, institutional quality and economic growth in sub-Saharan African countries
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The need to attain robust growth and sustainable development has led most sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries to adopt different policies and strategies at various stages of their development since independence. However, ...
