Asia-Pacific and Africa

Download or read book Asia-Pacific and Africa written by South African Institute of International Affairs and published by South African Institute of International Affairs Jan Smuts House. This book was released on 2003 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, a compilation of papers presented at a conference at the South African Institute of International Affairs on "The Asia-Pacific and Africa: Realising Economic Potential", highlights the areas of opportunity in South and Southern Africa's commercial relations with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The economic success of East Asia offers a pragmatic model for development. Africa could emulate this by establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with some of the world's fastest growing economies. Two-way trade between South Africa and countries in the Asia-Pacific region has increased significantly over the past decade, and government and business alike need to formulate strategies in order to expand this further. With long-term forecasts predicting an increasingly important role for the Asia-Pacific, Africa should do more to engage the region politically and economically. A more constructive and concerted interaction with the Asia-Pacific would lead to increased exports and services, attract investment and involve some of the region's wealthiest economies in helping to alleviate poverty in Africa. -- Publisher description