Collection that argues that for more than three centuries, Southern Africa has hosted some of the worlds most intense contests between capitalism and non-capitalist social forms, with capital (in mining, agriculture, industry and services) taking full advantage of slavery, colonialism, neo-colonialism, apartheid and neo-liberalism to extend its grip. The result has been a continual primitive accumulation in which capitals reach superexploits women, indigenous people, natural environments, workers and now consumers. An attempt to revive the political economic traditions that made South and Southern Africa amongst the most important laboratories for anti-capitalist analysis and praxis. 211pp, SOUTH AFRICA. CENTRE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY.

The story of a trading empire that has flourished in Southern Africa for over a century, despite being located in one of the most politically problematic environments in the world. Index, b/w photos, 492pp, UK. TAURIS, I B.

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'. These papers highlight the areas of economic opportunity in commerce between South and Southern Africa and countries in the Asia Pacific region. x, 85pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, 1919969128

A study analysing the findings of an investigation into the determinants of the exchange rate behaviour of 14 of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) states. The samples cited in this study were taken between January 1979 and May 2001. BNS, 220pp, UK. ASHGATE PUBLISHERS, 0754636429

A study focusing on long term and sustainable solutions to countries' landmine problems, the financial realities of mine clearance and the socio economic impact of mine clearance. Case studies include Mozambique, Southern Africa, and Cambodia. Gloss, app, tables, ix, 144pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF, 1919810218

Examinies state-business coalitions as they emerge, and endure or collapse, in three represen-tative countries, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, and illuminates three possible trajectories: an abortive state-business coalition, as in Zambia; the emergence of a short-lived coalition, as in Zimbabwe; and a relatively successful and thus far durable coalition, as in South Africa. Though rooted in the southern African experience, his cases reflect much of the variance in outcomes throughout sub-Saharan Africa and shed light on the prospects for economic reform and development on the continent. 267pp, USA. LYNNE RIENNER.

Confronts the stark realities of how economic and political reforms in southern Africa have affected the poor and the environment. It further examines the crucial role of international development and business communities in creating effective institutions for long-term sustainable prosperity and social vitality. notes, refs, index, xxii, 168pp, UK. EARTHSCAN, 1853838721

An examination of the debates about Local Economic Development (LED) focusing particularly on post apartheid Southern Africa. BNS, 352pp, UK. TRANSACTION PUBLISHERS, 076580249X

Migrant remittances are a focus of attention worldwide, with debates raging on their impact on poverty alleviation. Less well known is that over a third of remittances to underdeveloped countries originate in other developing countries. This survey provides information on the profile of the migrant population, remittance flows and usage at household level in five SADC countries, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. It considers remittances both within the region and from Africans in the diaspora. 52pp, SOUTH AFRICA. IDASA.

Institute for Security Studies monograph number 124. Study of trends in money laundering (including terrorist funding) in East and Southern Africa. Notes, 139pp, SOUTH AFRICA. INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES.

Presents an outline of factors impacting on the capacity of key sectors of the relevant infrastructure to detect the laundering of tainted money and other illicit proceeds. To some extent the overview assesses their strengths and/or weaknesses against the backdrop of real challenges identified from sub regional case studies of Lesotho, Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Kenya. Notes, 120pp, SOUTH AFRICA. INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES.

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This second volume of a two volume monograph on money laundering in the SADC region begins with an examination of the capacity of the financial and commercial services sectors in Namibia to detect, prevent or assist in the prosecution of money laundering crimes. Chapter 2 examines the measures adopted to address the problem of money laundering and the financing of terrorism in Tanzania. Chapter 3 expresses the hope that when Uganda eventually passes an anti money laundering law, the policies and procedures taking shape under the umbrella of the guidelines will be carried forward. The final chapter uses South Africa s Financial Intelligence Centre Act, (38/2000), as a benchmark against which to measure the adequacy of existing and proposed measures against money laundering in Zimbabwe. Notes, 154pp, SOUTH AFRICA. INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES.

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