Events
- Date Thursday, 21 August 2025
- Venue Hybrid
TIPS is hosting a series of three Development Dialogues to present research on key manufacturing subsectors. The series will focus on three main areas: sustainability; technological change; and the evolving international trade environment.The first Development Dialogue in the series presents findings on the main sustainability issues for the iron and steel, automotive, and plastics…
- Date Thursday, 05 June 2025
- Time 11 am - 1 pm
- Venue Zoom
- For enquiries or to register please contact lesego.moepye@tips.org.za
Crude steel production in South Africa faces a structural crisis as a consequence of stagnant domestic and export demand combined with rapidly rising costs at AMSA, South Africa’s only integrated steel producer. The discussion will explore options for revitalising the steel value chain over the next five to ten…
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- Presentation: An Overview of NIPF and IPAPs 190325 DD - Lucas Mthembu (452 Downloads)
- Presentation: Localisation implementations and risks_TIPS DD_19 March 2025_Nokwanda (407 Downloads)
- Presentation: Reframing industrial policy for South Africa input to DD 19 march 2025_Neva (390 Downloads)
- Presentation: Rethinking Ind pol - Green Industrialisation DD_Muhammed (426 Downloads)
At present, less than 10% of the unemployed actively looking for work are absorbed into the labour market each year. What about the 90% who will not make it? What are our strategies to support the economic inclusion of this large group of people – who are mainly young? This Development Dialogue focused…
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What happens to Sasol’s Secunda Coal-toChemicals-and-Liquids facility, which is a major contributor to the domestic economy, illustrates the difficulties South Africa faces in its transition to a lower-carbon future. Sasol, the only domestic source of petrochemicals for a myriad of downstream industries, is heavily reliant on coal, and hence…
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- Date Tuesday, 08 October 2024
- Time 11h00 - 13h00 SAST
- Venue TIPS offices and Zoom
Technological Change and Innovation in Industrial Policy - YouTube
The function of this workshop is to build industrial research, strategy and policy capabilities in South Africa to better understand the dynamics of value chains and in so doing, to contribute to employment growth and productivity enhancement through upgrading. Date: 20 & 21 November 2024 Venue: TIPS Office: 234 Lange Street Nieuw Muckleneuk Pretoria…
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- Date Tuesday, 13 August 2024
- Venue Zoom and TIPS offices
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Development Dialogue on Gendering Industrial Policy Opening Remarks by Moderator: Liako Mofo (TIPS) Presentations and discussion: Neva Makgetla (TIPS) – Insights from Paper Nokwanda Maseko (TIPS) – Insights from Paper Josephilda Hlope (DPME) – Discussant PRESENTATIONS Nokwanda Maseko (TIPS) Women’s economic access and the…
- Date Wednesday, 10 July 2024
- Venue Tips Offices and Zoom
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Development Dialogue on The Role of Masterplans in South Africa PRESENTATIONSNeva Makgetla (TIPS) – Outcomes of the Masterplans evaluation Lunga Msengana (TIPS) – Insights from Masterplans Project Management Unit on lessons learned from implementation MEDIA SA warned to lower emissions or lose its EU export…
- Date Wednesday, 26 June 2024
- Venue TIPS offices and Zoom
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) invites you to a hybrid Development Dialogue on South Africa in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Impact and Renewal Wednesday 26 June at 09:30 – 11:00 AM (SAST) TIPS Dialogues bring together academics, policymakers, civil society organisations, workers, and practitioners to discuss…
This course will focus on the factors that shape our industries' ability to learn about new technology and the ecosystem that supports innovators. It will help participants to discern the noise from the signal and equip them to help industries or other stakeholders better observe, anticipate and strategically respond to…
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- Tech Change Innovation System training workshop 2024 - Brochure .pdf (1578 Downloads)
This workshop focuses on the question of what does a developmental macroeconomic policy regime look like? It is aimed at senior government officials working on industrial and other economic policies. The aim is to open a broader, more inclusive and more informed debate on macroeconomic policy in South Africa. It…
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- Macroeconomics training workshop 2024- Brochure.pdf (1181 Downloads)
The function of this workshop is to build industrial research, strategy and policy capabilities in South Africa to better understand the dynamics of value chains and in so doing, to contribute to employment growth and productivity enhancement through upgrading. FACILITATOR: Prof Justin Barnes DATE: 9 - 10 July 2024 COST:…
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- Value Chains training workshop 2024 - Brochure (the dtic).pdf (727 Downloads)
The course will provide participants with insights into how the world trading systems work and South Africa’s trade relationship with key regions. FACILITATOR: Faizel Ismail DATE: 23-25 October 2024 COST: R12 000 (VAT Inclusive) per delegate For more information contact Rozale Sewduth at Rozale@tips.org.za Download the brochure below.
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- Trade Policy Mod 3 training workshop 2024 - Brochure.pdf (622 Downloads)
The workshop aims to provide students with new and deep insights into an actual trade negotiation that will facilitate a discussion on: ❖ The role of power relations between players in trade negotiations and how this power is used in the process of the negotiations; ❖ An overview of the…
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- Trade Policy Mod 2 training workshop 2024- Brochure.pdf (656 Downloads)
- Date Thursday, 30 May 2024
- Venue TIPS office and Zoom
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) hybrid Development Dialogue onDeveloping the Renewable Energy Industrial Value ChainThursday 30 May at 13:00 – 15:00 PM (SAST). TIPS Dialogues bring together academics, policymakers, civil society organisations, workers, and practitioners to discuss important issues and share ideas on industrial policy. PRESENTATIONS Saul Levin…
- Date Friday, 26 April 2024
- Venue Online
SMME INCLUSION IN THE JUST TRANSITION Focus Group: Opportunities and Barriers for SMMEs in Just Transition towards a Low Carbon EconomySector Focus Area: Sustainable waste management Project Overview As the global community increasingly prioritises the transition to a sustainable and equitable economy, the imperative to ensure the inclusion of…
- Date Wednesday, 13 March 2024
- Venue Online
SMME INCLUSION IN THE JUST TRANSITION Focus Group: Opportunities and Barriers for SMMEs in Just Transition towards a Low Carbon EconomySector Focus Area: Responsible water management Project Overview As the global community increasingly prioritises the transition to a sustainable and equitable economy, the imperative to ensure the inclusion of…