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WTO Chair Launch
2025-06-12 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
2025-06-12 [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…https://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…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/team-profiles
Team profiles
2025-06-12 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…, , ,https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual/conferences
Conferences
2025-06-12 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…https://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…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/phd
PhD
2025-06-12 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…, 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…https://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…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer
Programmes on offer
2025-06-12 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…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/photo-gallery/global-value-chains
Global Value Chains | Photo Gallery
2025-06-12 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…https://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…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/phd/fees-and-bursaries
PhD fees and bursaries
2025-06-12 [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 -…https://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…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/mcom
Master's
2025-06-12 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…, 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…, 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…, 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/…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/testcolours
Test_Colours
2025-06-12 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…https://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…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/programmes-on-offer/phd/entry-requirements
PhD entry requirements
2025-06-12 [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…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/media/visual-nwu-video
NWU Video
2025-06-12 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…https://www.nwu.ac.za/guiding-documents-governance-and-management
Guiding documents
2025-06-12 Annual Report Annual Performance Plan Declaration on the Decolonisation of University Education Declaration on Open Educational Resources Digital Business Strategy Code of Ethics Statute of the NWU (as promulgated on 24 June 2022) NWU…https://www.nwu.ac.za/af/leidende-dokumente-beheer-en-bestuur