Post‐apartheid South Africa's economic ties with neighbouring countries

Abstract

In view of the rapid normalization of South Africa's relations with the rest of Africa, the appropriate framework for economic interaction with its neighbours requires careful thought. The article examines the more obvious possibilities and concludes that none of them, in their present form, can adequately meet future needs. Experience gained through them, however, should help to facilitate the pragmatic, step‐by‐step approach called for by the region's realities. Some aspects of such an approach are discussed.

Notes

Paper presented at a seminar. ‘Institutional capacity building, economic liberalisation and challenges for the Third Republic’, arranged by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Lusaka, 5 and 6 September 1991.

Senior Research Fellow, Africa Institute of South Africa, Pretoria.