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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.
Second Quarter 2024 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. First Quarter 2024 is now out.

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

TIPS Import Tracker
The Import Tracker is a quarterly analysis of import trends.
Second Quarter 2024 is now out.

Imports Localisation
Quarterly reports of imports that South Africa could possibly viably manufacture. Fourth Quarter 2024 is now out.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS: EVENTS AND BIDS

  • TIPS is Hiring

    Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) is looking for an Economist/Researcher.

     

    Application details:

     

    Closing date for applications: 31 October 2024

     

    Non-South African applicants should have authority to work in South Africa. The role is based in Gauteng.

     

    To apply, please send a short CV, a cover letter highlighting your interest for the position and how you match the requirements as well as a writing sample via e-mail to jobs@tips.org.za. Note that we will only consider applications with all of these components. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed applicants only.

    For more information visit vacancies.

  • Development Dialogue: Technological Change and Innovation in Industrial Policy

    If you missed the Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies Development Dialogue on Technological Change and Innovation in Industrial Policy, you can watch the full video and download the presentations here: Development Dialogues

  • DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUE: GENDERING INDUSTRIAL POLICY

    If you missed the TIPS Development Dialogue on Gendering Industrial Policy,  you can watch the full video and download the presentations here: Development Dialogue.

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.