Case Study: The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
Mthente has conducted trade policy research in a number of fields. The central research undertaking has been the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Trade and Investment Cooperation Project, carried out under the auspices of the South African Institute for International Affairs (SAIIA).
This study sought to identify barriers to trade and investment
collaboration among the IBSA countries and to recommend ways in which
they could be reduced or eliminated. The findings and recommendations
of the research were presented to a national meeting hosted by Business
Unity South Africa in November 2005.
Mthente also undertook an assessment of the Southern African Customs
Union (SACU) on the external perceptions of SACU. This was conducted
through policy research and stakeholder analysis.
Website: www.saiia.org.za