Vol. 13 No. 1 -- June 1999

Cover stories

South Africa and EU strike sweeping trade deal

• SADC pushing toward free-trade area
• Trade pact's wider Southern African impact

COUNTRY IN FOCUS: NIGERIA Nigeria's economy at the crossroads Oil a mixed blessing for Nigerian economy Deterioration in education and health services Agriculture lags, despite potential Delta communities protest neglect Harnessing abundant gas reserves

Also in this Issue

Landmine ban marks more progress
Making development gender sensitive
Donors shift more aid to NGOs
Ecotourism propels development
Getting African films on screen

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