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Do the 'poor matter’ in regional integration among SACU countries?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the linkages between regional integration, poverty, and inequality reduction in the South African Customs Union. This was achieved by applying an econometric analytical technique to panel data on the five-member countries covering 2000–17. Results confirmed that regional integration is important in poverty and inequality reduction. This study has revealed that poverty can be reduced by increasing the levels of integration with other economies, increasing Human Development Indexfst and reducing inequalities. Therefore, these findings show that SACU governments’ commitment to enhancing each of these variables is critical in achieving zero or reduced poverty among member states.

Source: Development Southern Africa

DOI: 10.1080/0376835x.2024.2424898

Authors: Erisher Woyo, Blessing Tafirenyika

Institutions: Manchester Metropolitan University, North-West University, International University of Management

Language: English

Topic: Income, Poverty, and Inequality

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, No poverty, Partnerships for the goals, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404332888

FWCI: 1.459

Cites: 71

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10