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Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) is an independent, non-profit, economic research institution established in 1996 to support economic policy development. TIPS undertakes quantitative and qualitative research, project management, dialogue facilitation, capacity building and knowledge sharing. Its two areas of focus are trade and inclusive industrial policy; and sustainable development.

ECONOMIC DATA

The Real Economy Bulletin
The Real Economy Bulletin is a review of trends, developments and data in the real economy.
Fourth Quarter 2023 is now out.

The Real Economy Bulletin:
The State of Small Business

The REB State of Small Business in South Africa looks at the contribution of small businesses to the economy: 2023 is now out.

The Real Economy Bulletin: Provincial Review
The REB Provincial Review analyses developments in the real economy at the provincial level: 2022 is now out.

Green Economy Bulletin 
The Green Economy Bulletin provides an overview of South Africa’s progress in creating a sustainable, low-carbon economy. GEC 2022 is now out

TIPS FDI Tracker
The FDI Tracker monitors inward foreign direct investment. Third Quarter 2023 is now out.

TIPS Export Tracker
The Export Tracker provides updates on export trends.
Third Quarter 2023 is now out.

TIPS Import Tracker
The Import Tracker is a quarterly analysis of import trends.
Third Quarter 2023 is now out.

Imports Localisation
Quarterly reports of imports that South Africa could possibly viably manufacture. Third Quarter 2023 is now out.

Manufacturing Industries and Subsectors
Notes on the main manufacturing industries and subsectors in South Africa.

Upcoming events and Announcements

  • TIPS Forum 2024 - Call for papers

    Small Business, Inclusive Growth, and Industrial Policy in South Africa
    30-31 July 2024

    Authors are invited to submit an abstract of up to 500 words. To be considered, abstracts should be submitted by Friday 29 March 2024. Authors will be notified of the decision by Friday 10 May 2024. Final papers are due for submission by Friday 28 June 2024. Abstract submissions should include full contact details of the authors.

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  • APORDE 2024 Call for Participants

    APORDE is a high-level training programme in development economics which aims to build capacity in economics and economic policy-making. The course is run for two weeks and consists of lectures and seminars taught by leading international and African economists. 

    This call is directed at talented economists, policy makers, academics and civil society activists who, if selected, will be fully funded to participate in the course. 

    Applications will close on Friday 10th May 2024. Register here

  • Development Dialogue: Green hydrogen and industrial policy

    The TIPS Development Dialogue on green hydrogen and industrial policy was held on 13 March. Information about the dialogue and speakers, as well as a video recording and copies of the presentations are available here.  

Policy Briefs

Recent Research

Working at TIPS

Economic Conferences

In addition to planning the Annual Forum, the TIPS Event Management Team can also be commissioned to plan and manage external economic conferences and events.