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.
Please see below for more info on this vacancy or select the link.
TIPS in the Media
Recent Publications / Research Papers
- Pauw, M. (2012). Policy Brief ASSET Research TIPS 5 - Implications of the regulatory landscape for the restoration of natural capital
- Cloete, J. and Smit, N. (2012). Policy Brief ASSET Research TIPS 2 - Bush thickening and indigenous woody plants as a source of renewable energy
- Rebelo, A. and Gull, K. (2012). Policy Brief ASSET Research TIPS 4 - Urban water use
- Crookes, D. and Blignaut, J. (2012). Policy Brief ASSET Research TIPS 3 - Market challenges for the restoration of the natural environment
- Fourie, H. and le Maitre, D. (2012). Policy Brief ASSET Research TIPS 1 - Supporting livelihoods through the protection of natural capital: A case study of the Agulhas Plain
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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21/08/2012 - 08:00 to 22/08/2012 - 17:00
Other Events
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24/10/2012 (All day) to 26/10/2012 (All day)
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.
