The Real Economy Bulletin
The Real Economy Bulletin is a review of trends, developments and data in the real economy. Fourth Quarter 2018 is now out.
TIPS Import Tracker
The Import Tracker is a quarterly analysis of import trends. Fourth Quarter 2018 is now out.
TIPS FDI Tracker
FDI Tracker monitors inward foreign direct investment projects.
Manufacturing Subsectors
Notes on the main manufacturing subsectors in South Africa.
The Manufacturing Circle Investment Tracker measures investment by manufacturing enterprises in property, plant and equipment, research and development, and human capital. TIPS and the Manufacturing Circle are collaborating to share insights from the quarterly survey results.
Read moreTIPS is looking for an Economist/Researcher (Level 1): Sustainable Growth. Closing date is 13 August 2019. For more about the position and how to apply see Vacancies.
TIPS congratulates Ms Fundi Tshazibana and Dr Rashad Cassim on their appointment as Deputy Governors of the South African Reserve Bank. Both Deputy Governors have strong historical ties to TIPS. Ms Tshazibana was on the TIPS board for many years and was previously chair of the board. Dr Cassim was the founder of TIPS and executive director for its first few years. TIPS wishes them both success in their new positions.
UNU-WIDER REQUEST FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS ON REGIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR SOUTHERN'S AFRICA'S PROSPERITY
While all proposals are welcome there is a request for proposals for research on focus area (iii) the Spatial Economy of Southern Africa. Proposals for comparative, country-level research on the different approaches, implementation experiences, and outcomes — positive and negative — of industrial development zones (IDZs), special economic zones (SEZs) and export processing zones (EPZs) in Southern Africa are especially welcome. See http://sa-tied.wider.unu.edu/article/regional-growth-and-development-southern-africas-prosperity
