The annual REB Provincial Review analyses developments in the real economy and in development policies and projects at the provincial level. Main Bulletin: The Real Economy Bulletin Provincial Review 2016 Introduction: The share of provinces in the national GDP and population varies substantially. Gauteng alone accounts for over a third of the GDP and almost a quarter of the population. In contrast, the Eastern Cape accounts for 13% of the population but 8% of the GDP, while the Northern Cape contributes just 2% of both the economy and the population. The differences are even starker in the provinces' contribution to the real…
This working paper presents an analysis of the dominant and growing agri-food system in South Africa, focusing on power and governance as two key factors that critically influence system outcomes. Current approaches towards agricultural development (including food security) tend to…
There is scope for a number of strategic interventions by the South African government to support agro-industrial production. These could make a significant difference to the country’s foreign trade and its domestic employment record. This policy brief outlines the potential impact that a more labour-intensive agriculture sector, which is also…
TIPIC: STEEL - WHERE TO FROM HERE? The steel industry is in crisis, with a significant decline in local production, falling prices and global overcapacity. The crisis has seen the dissolution of Evraz Highveld and threats to other major producers. In response, the government is seeking ways to ensure that…
DateThursday, 28 July 2016
VenueTIPS Boardroom, 227 Lange St, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria
What are the main changes in the global trading architecture over the past 15 years? How have these changes impacted on Africa’s economic development and the nature of trading relations between Africa and its traditional developed country partners, the European Union, the UK and the USA, and its main developing country partner, China? What are the implications…
Year2016
OrganisationCommonwealth Trade Hope Topics Series Issue 131