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Academic shares advice for 2025 matric exams
2025-10-27 Come 26 November, more than 900 000 Grade 12 candidates will be celebrating the conclusion of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. The exams commenced on 21 October with the computer applications technology (CAT) practical paper, one of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/doctoral-candidate-takes-indigenous-knowledge-research-berlin
Doctoral candidate takes indigenous knowledge research to Berlin
2025-10-27 In a rapidly warming world, Africa has much to teach about harnessing indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) for global health resilience and trauma risk reduction. Diane Thelma Molokwa, a doctoral candidate at the IKS Centre on the North-West University’s (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-honoured-contribution-mental-health-advocacy
Professor honoured for contribution to mental health advocacy
2025-11-05 Efforts to strengthen mental health awareness and policy in South Africa were in focus as Prof Leepile Sehularo from the North-West University (NWU) received the “Special Impact Mental Health Award” during the first Keturah Mental Health Awards in South…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/wto
World Trade Organization
2025-08-25 [accordion], Promoting Inclusive Trade Research, Teaching and Outreach, The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) is a flagship global initiative of the World Trade Organization aimed at strengthening the knowledge base, policy relevance, and teaching capacity in trade-related topics in developing and least-developed countries. The…, NWU’s WTO Chair – A Recognised Centre of Excellence, In 2014, Professor Wilma Viviers, then Director of the TRADE (Trade and Development) research focus area at North-West University, was awarded a WTO Chair—one of only seven institutions globally to receive this honour that year. Since Prof Viviers retired, Dr…, Outreach, The outreach pillar seeks to disseminate research insights and promote dialogue across academic, government, and business sectors. TRADE actively shares knowledge through: Specially convened seminars, symposia, and roundtables Participation in local and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications
Outputs
2025-06-12 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…, 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,…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences
Conference papers
2025-06-12 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…, [/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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences/national
National conference papers
2025-06-12 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 &…, 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…, [/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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/conferences/international
International conference papers
2025-06-12 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…, 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. …, 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.…, 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…, 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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/reports
Reports
2025-06-12 UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Reports and policy briefs, TRADE team members are often asked by different organisations to write reports (sometimes in collaboration with other entities) on the current economic climate in the country or region, as well as export and investment opportunities for different industry…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/books
Books
2025-06-12 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/publications/chapters-in-books
Chapters in books
2025-06-12 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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,…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media
Media
2025-06-12 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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/print
Print media
2025-06-12 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…, 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)…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual
Visual media
2025-06-12 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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual-nwu-video