TRADE & INDUSTRIAL POLICY STRATEGIES

What is TIPS?

TIPS is an independent, non-profit economic research institution active in South Africa and the region. The organisation facilitates policy development and dialogue in pursuit of sustainable and equitable growth in Africa. TIPS works across six theme areas or policy pillars: Trade, African Economic Integration, Industrial Development, Inequality and Economic Marginalisation, Sustainable Growth and Rural Development. Its working model integrates research, policy development, advice, disseminating information, capacity building, technical support and programme design and management. 

Executive Director's Announcement

It is with sadness that TIPS bids farewell to its Head of Research, Dr Myriam Velia. We wish to thank Myriam for her unwavering support and invaluable contributions to TIPS. We wish Myriam all the best as she takes up a post at UKZN full time.

TIPS is therefore seeking a full-time Head of Research based in Pretoria to manage its Research Department

Please see below for more info on this vacancy or select the link.

New additions to our Website

Annotated bibliography ­– small, medium and micro enterprises

TIPS has added to its website an annotated bibliography of core literature focused on small business development in South Africa. To access this go to Resources – SMMEs

Forthcoming TIPS Events

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Vacancies / Grants

TIPS is a dynamic, non-profit, applied policy-oriented research institute with strong relationships with government policymakers, and academic and research institutes in South Africa, the region and abroad. The organisation facilitates policy development and dialogue in pursuit of sustainable and equitable growth in Africa.