Regional Insights: A selection of articles providing a fresh take on regional studies

Reflections on the African Futures of regional integration and challenges to the marginalized small-scale traders across the borders of the partner states of the East African Community (EAC)

By Paul Abiero Opondo, Department of History and Political Science. Moi University, Kenya. Email: opondopaul1@gmail.com Introduction Despite the existence of formal trade, the phenomenon of informal trade, between the border people, continues to be dominant. Based on the theory of economic integration, we examined the drivers for this informal trade. Using interdisciplinary approach, we look […]

The benefits of urban green projects:  A case study of the proposed Victoria Park in Gozo, Malta

By Juergen Attard, Senior Manager – Research & Policy Development, Gozo Regional Development Authority, Victoria, Gozo, Malta (email). In recent decades, Gozo, an island in the Mediterranean Sea known for its tranquillity and traditional way of life, has experienced a gradual shift towards urbanization due to population growth and social changes. This transformation has converted […]

Exploring the Role of Smart City Strategies in Fostering Entrepreneurship in Small and Medium Sized Cities of India: A Case Study of Indore and Satna

By Pratibha Singh (email), Doctoral Candidate at the EBS University of Business and Law, Prof. Dr. Karin Kreutzer, Chair of Social Business at the EBS University of Business and Law and Dr. Rama Krishna Reddy Kummitha, Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex. Cities across the globe have adopted smart city policies, with India rolling […]

The Evolving Dynamics of Africa-China Business Relations

By Nadim Hossain, SM Sourav, Md Khalil Un Nabi, Student of the Postgraduate in African Business Studies and Paul N. Ngang (LinkedIn; email), Director of the Postgraduate in African Business Studies, Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Mechelen, Belgium.  This study delves into the historical roots of China-Africa relations, tracing over a century. As China’s […]

The Platinum Industry in South Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

By SM Sourav (email), Student of the Postgraduate in African Business Studies and Paul N. Ngang (LinkedIn; email), Director of the Postgraduate in African Business Studies, Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Mechelen, Belgium.  This article provides a thorough overview of the platinum industry in Africa, specifically focusing on South Africa. It delves into the […]