Personal profile
Research Interests
Competition, innovation and inclusion. I am currently focusing on agriculture and food value chains in the context of the climate emergency.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Concentration and competition from global to local: The Southern African poultry industry
Goga, S. & Roberts, S., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Competition and Change. 10245294251344362.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Grower Power for Value Creation in High-Value Horticulture? The Case of Citrus in South Africa
Chisoro, S. & Roberts, S., Feb 2024, In: European Journal of Development Research. 36, 1, p. 1-24 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sustainability and competition in Eastern and Southern Africa
Nair, R. D. & Roberts, S., 1 Jan 2024, Research Handbook on Sustainability and Competition Law. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., p. 457-479 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Cementing regional integration or building walls? Competition, cartels and regional integration in the cement industry in Africa
Roberts, S., Simbanegavi, W. & Vilakazi, T., Feb 2023, In: World Economy. 46, 2, p. 437-452 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Competition, trade, and sustainability in agriculture and food markets in Africa
Roberts, S., 2023, In: Oxford Review of Economic Policy. 39, 1, p. 147-161 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus)
Press/Media
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Supermarket bosses meet Rachel Reeves amid dire food inflation warning
1/04/26
1 item of Media coverage
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SAWEM market code and rules to be first order of business for new Nersa advisory forum
15/01/26
2 items of Media coverage
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UK shoppers buy less food and drink as experts blame 'fat jab Christmas'
11/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
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A Namib Desert Beetle Runs to Stay Cool - How Scientists Solved the Puzzle of This Unique and Speedy Species [analysis]
7/01/26 → 8/01/26
2 items of Media coverage
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