1. Relaxing export constraints : the role of governments / Marc Bacchetta -- 2. Assessing export supply constraints : methodology, data and measurement / Tyler Biggs -- 3. The business of exporting : transaction costs facing suppliers in Sub-Saharan Africa / William M. Lyakurwa -- 4. The role of...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the economic relation between China and Nigeria in the area of foreign direct investment (FDI). Design/methodology/approach – The study employed the use of quantitative (descriptive analysis such as ratios, percentages and correlation as well...

Purpose – Poverty reduction remains one of the main goals of development efforts, as evidenced by the adoption of the Millennium Development Goals by most developing countries and international agencies. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between trade (exports) and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the economic relation between China and Nigeria in the area of foreign direct investment (FDI). Design/methodology/approach – The study employed the use of quantitative (descriptive analysis such as ratios, percentages and correlation as well...

The poor production and trade performance of African agriculture is well documented in the literature but its transformation has received much less attention. The declining shares of African agriculture in GDP, total exports and employment constitute evidence of stagnation. Its growth and...

This paper examines the determinants of backward linkages from the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. Secondary and primary data collected cover firms engaging in fabrication and construction; well-construction and completion, and control systems and ICT. Both descriptive and inferential...