Rob Davies
Rob Davies served as the Minister of Trade and Industry in South Africa from 2009 to 2019. He played a significant role in withdrawing the country from various treaties containing ISDS clauses, citing the risks these agreements posed to national legislation and environmental regulations. Davies has been an outspoken critic of how ISDS mechanisms can be exploited by fossil fuel companies to obstruct progress on climate initiatives, advocating for policies that prioritize sustainable development.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 6.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 201,046 | $350,000 | 1,186$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 201,046 | $350,000 | 1,186$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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South Africa:
Rob Davies, the former minister, engaged with applicants shortly after receiving the Adjudication Report for the third licence.
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United Kingdom:
Rob Davies, who was minister of trade and industry of South Africa from 2009 to 2019, withdrew the country from a number of treaties with ISDS clauses from 2013 onwards.
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