Cambodia opposition ban would increase sanctions risk

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Supreme Court ◽  
Phnom Penh ◽  
Media Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investor Confidence

Significance This follows a Supreme Court spokesman’s October 8 confirmation that the court will hear a motion calling for the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) to be ordered dissolved. Impacts A CNRP ban would raise international concern and thus the risk of sanctions being imposed. Beijing is unlikely to pressure close partner Phnom Penh to assure free and fair elections. Cambodia’s civil society and media environment face further restrictions. The risk of protests, sanctions and aid stoppages could sap investor confidence and interest in Cambodia.

Modi's regulatory crackdown on NGOs could backfire

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Supreme Court ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Similar Action ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceived Ability ◽  
The Supreme Court ◽  
The Government

Significance In April, similar action was taken against nearly 9,000 other non-profits. These moves are part of intensifying clashes between the government and civil society. Many NGOs are vocal opponents of Modi's key policies, and the government is frustrated at their perceived ability to harness popular opposition and use the judiciary to stall key projects. Impacts Government efforts on coal (and to a lesser extent nuclear energy) will still encounter NGO resistance. The Supreme Court may become embroiled in the NGO-government clash, portending costly and lengthy battles for investors. Western governments are likely to be more sensitive to Modi's regulatory crackdown, risking hurdles in improving diplomatic ties.

South Africa's minerals bill could prompt legal battle

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Political Uncertainty ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investor Confidence ◽  
Lower House ◽  
Mining Legislation ◽  
Petroleum Resources ◽  
Legal Battle

Subject The government's persistence in revising the Mining Charter, despite claims by industry that the process of developing the amendments was not inclusive. Significance In November, an amended version of South Africa’s primary mining legislation -- the Minerals & Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) Amendment Bill -- was passed by the lower house of the country’s parliament, nearly two years after it was referred back by the president based on constitutionality concerns. The MPRDA must now be debated in the upper house of parliament before being returned to the presidency. Impacts The current ‘investment strike’ by major mining houses is likely to continue in the medium term. Mining sector employment will not increase at the same rate as it has previously. Political uncertainty within the ruling ANC will continue to weigh down investor confidence. Pressure on the minister of mineral resources to resign will increase -- both from industry and civil society groups.

Citizen ire drives Paraguay anti-corruption campaign

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Supreme Court ◽  
The State ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Border City

Subject Corruption probes under the new government. Significance The state prosecution service has begun an investigation into alleged illicit enrichment by the Zacarias Irun clan that has dominated economic and political life in the border city of Ciudad del Este for nearly two decades. Bringing down the clan could have profound consequences for the massive illegal smuggling trade based in Paraguay’s second-largest city. Impacts Social media may begin to play an increasingly important role in a more active civil society. New Supreme Court appointments may bolster efforts to combat corruption. Anti-corruption moves could yet bring a backlash from the former president and his allies.

South Africa's ratings reprieve masks more fiscal woe

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Business Groups ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investor Confidence ◽  
Rating Agencies ◽  
Current Climate

Significance The decision of the three rating agencies not to downgrade is a welcome reprieve for Pretoria after months of uncertainty and severe fluctuations in the value of the rand. South Africa will struggle to avoid downgrade in 2017, however, as President Jacob Zuma’s embattled administration will need to project political stability and follow through on its proposed fiscal strategy to maintain investor confidence -- difficult in the current climate. Impacts Opposition parties and civil society groups will call for increased transparency measures, such as the proposed Public Procurement Bill. Business groups may push for Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa -- one of the country's richest individuals -- to succeed Zuma. Issuance of permits for new power plants could slow until the new nuclear deal is either confirmed or cancelled.

South African government’s GBV plans may disappoint

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
South African ◽  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Structure ◽  
National Strategic Plan ◽  
The Government ◽  
Gender Based

Significance Although President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly committed to increase funding to combat what he calls South Africa’s “second pandemic”, there is a lack of transparency in how the government disburses funds linked to its National Strategic Plan (NSP) on Gender-based Violence and Femicide. Impacts Civil society groups will increase pressure on the government to make expenditure on GBV programmes more transparent. A new private-sector fund to contribute to the NSP has received strong early support, but its management structure is opaque. High levels of GBV will not only have significant humanitarian and social costs but may deter much-needed foreign investment.

Proposed Mexican financial legislation sparks concerns

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Legal Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investor Confidence ◽  
Potential Impact

Significance The move, however, has proven controversial, generating a backlash over its potential impact on commercial banks and the central bank (Banxico), which sees it as a threat to its autonomy. The proposals come amid an unusual surge in remittances flowing into the country. Impacts Any legal change that is seen as affecting Banxico’s autonomy would damage investor confidence significantly. AMLO may stop legislation changes if they cause a depreciation of the peso. Mexico’s economy looks set to become far more reliant on remittance income than it has been in past years.

Indonesian cybersecurity faces geopolitical hurdles

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Data Protection ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
The United States ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Personal Data Protection ◽  
State Surveillance ◽  
Data Protection Law

Significance Such programmes contribute not only to Indonesia’s efforts to boost the cyber readiness of its booming digital economy, but are also designed to maintain China's friendly relations with South-east Asia’s largest economy amid the intensifying technology tensions between China and the United States. Impacts The Personal Data Protection Law would need to clarify key provisions and concepts to be effective. The BSSN’s extensive powers will fuel civil society concerns about excessive state surveillance. Turning down Chinese technology suppliers carries cost and wider economic ramifications for Jakarta.

Relationships between research supervisors and students from coursework-based master’s degrees: information usage under social media

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunnan Dong ◽  
Dickson K.W. Chiu ◽  
Po-Sen Huang ◽  
Kevin K.W. Ho ◽  
Mavis Man-wai Lung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Media Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Master's Degrees ◽  
Information Usage ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Research Students ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Existing studies reflect that traditional teaching–learning relationships between supervisors and graduate students have become disjointed with actuality seriously. In particular, there are practical difficulties in handling many students from coursework-based postgraduate degrees under current university curricula. Therefore, this study aims to explore the relationship between research supervisors and graduate students on social media, which is popular among students. Design/methodology/approach This study surveyed 109 graduate students from two majors (population around 100 each) of a university in Hong Kong to explore their information usage for research on social media, related attitudes and their perceived supervisor relationships. The differences between the two majors were also compared. Findings The authors’ findings indicated that graduate students were active on social media, and social media has successfully provided effective alternate ways for students to communicate with their research supervisors. Social media could improve relationships between supervisors and research students and among fellow students. Besides education purposes, students also discussed their personal affairs on social media with supervisors, demonstrating enhanced trusted relationships. Graduate students also showed confidence in the further application of social media in higher education. Some differences between respondents from the two programs were also found in terms of communication contents, strengths, personal preferences and purposes for using social media. Originality/value Scant studies focus on the relationship between supervisors and graduate students under the current social media environment, especially for students from coursework-based postgraduate degrees. At a deeper level, for the widespread use of social media in the information age, this study explores the specific changes brought about by social media. Therefore, this study is of great theoretical and practical value to graduate education under the current social media environment.

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