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13 October 2019
Charity begins at home - The political economy of non-tariff barriers to trade in Southern Africa
WIDER Working Paper 2019/61 This working paper, Charity begins at home The political economy of non-tariff barriers to trade in Southern Africa, forms part of the project: Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) Abstract Increased intra-regional trade in southern Africa will have a positive impact on eonomic growth. However, this…
- Year 2019
- Organisation UNU-WIDER
- Author(s) Tracy Ledger (TIPS)
- Countries and Regions Southern African Development Community (SADC)
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Trade and Industry
WIDER Working Paper 2019/70 This working paper, Assessment of demand in agro-processing machinery in the SADC region: A case study of the maize-milling machinery value chain in South Africa and Zambia, forms part of the project: Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) Abstract The SADC Industrialization Strategy and Roadmap…
- Year 2019
- Organisation UNU-WIDER
- Author(s) Gillian Chigumira (TIPS)
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Trade and Industry
Ventureburn - 28 August 2019 by Stephen Timm (Editor)
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TIPS In the News
22 October 2019
Shoprite spazas serve eKasi
Mail & Guardian - 29 August 2019 by Tshegofatso Mathe
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TIPS In the News
23 October 2019
SA is relaunching industrial policy, but what does that mean?
Business Day - 3 September 2019 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
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TIPS In the News
23 October 2019
Treasury oversells its proposals by ignoring the costs and risks
Business Day - 16 September 2019 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
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TIPS In the News
23 October 2019
Inclusivity within the green economy
The third Partnership for Action on the Green Economy (PAGE) Ministerial Conference was held in Cape Town in January 2019. The theme of the conference was Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Economies. More than 500 leaders and innovators from the government, private and the civil society sectors from more than 50…
- Year 2019
- Organisation Partnership for Action on the Green Economy (PAGE)
- Author(s) Gaylor Montmasson-Clair and Shakespear Mudombi (TIPS)
Published in
Green Economy
23 October 2019
Green economy policies and strategies
The third Partnership for Action on the Green Economy (PAGE) Ministerial Conference was held in Cape Town in January 2019. The theme of the conference was Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Economies. More than 500 leaders and innovators from the government, private and the civil society sectors from more than 50…
- Year 2019
- Organisation Partnership for Action on the Green Economy (PAGE)
- Author(s) Gaylor Montmasson-Clair (TIPS)
- Countries and Regions South Africa
Published in
Green Economy
25 October 2019
Import Tracker - Q2 2019
The trade balance grew in the second quarter of 2019. As at the end of the quarter, the trade surplus was R3 billion. Generally, the second quarter tends to reflect a trade surplus. With the exception of the second quarters between 2012 and 2014, there has been a second quarter…
Published in
TIPS Import Tracker
30 October 2019
Developing a biomaterials industry in South Africa: Action plan and implementation strategy
Biomaterials – plastics and composite-like technologies derived from waste and plant matter – offer an opportunity to help reduce the environmental impact of traditional plastics, while safeguarding the economic contribution made by the plastics and chemicals industry. This report proposes an action plan and implementation strategy to further the development…
- Year 2019
- Organisation Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)
- Author(s) Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) - Gaylor Montmasson-Clair, Christopher Wood and Bhavna Deonarain
Published in
Green Economy
31 October 2019
Skew first-quarter GDP data needs straightening
Business Day - 30 September 2019 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
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RESPONSE TO COLUMN
Stats SA's seasonal adjustment models are part of regular rebasing: Business Day - 3 October 2019 by Michale Manamela (Chief director of national accounts at Stats SA)
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TIPS In the News
31 October 2019
Skilled people should be encouraged to come to SA
Business Day - 14 October 2019 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
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RESPONSE TO COLUMN
Letter in Business Day - 30 October 2019 by Dr Doug Blackmur (Flamingo Vlei)
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Published in
TIPS In the News
31 October 2019
Despite its lofty spot, SA must foster regional growth
Business Day - 28 October 2019 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
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TIPS In the News
01 November 2019
Five principles to observe for a just climate transition
Business Day - 31 October 2019 by Gaylor Montmasson-Clair (TIPS senior economist)
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TIPS In the News
04 November 2019
Digital Forum 2020: Regional Industrial Development
Due to COVID-19 the format for the annual TIPS Forum will be changing. The TIPS Forum 2020 on Regional Industrial Development will be held as digital sessions, and in two parts: Part 1 Day 1: 28 July 202010:00 – 10:15 Welcome 10:15 – 10:30 Keynote address10:30 – 11:30 Session 1:…
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Annual Forum
11 November 2019
Green economy and South Africa's industrial policy
Background South Africa, in line with global trends, aims to transition to an inclusive green economy. Industrial policy is core to this process, notably to ensure a ‘just transition’, consisting of maximising the benefits of the transition and minimising the risks associated with not transitioning; but done in line with…
- Date Thursday, 21 November 2019
- Time 8.30-12.00
- Venue TIPS, 234 Lange Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria
- For enquiries or to register please contact natasha@tips.org.za
Published in
Development Dialogue Seminars
13 November 2019
All is not green: Climate change adaptation and small business resilience in low- and middle-income countries
Climate change impacts are being felt in low- and middle-income countries at an ever-increasing pace. The high dependency on climate-sensitive sectors as well as high vulnerability to climate change raise the need for quick responses and action. These climate events wreak havoc, ripping apart the fabric of societies, economies, and…
- Year 2019
- Organisation TIPS, Caribbean Natural Resources Institute, Global Commission on Adaptation
- Author(s) Gaylor Montmasson-Clair, Muhammed Patel, Shakespear Mudombi (TIPS); Sasha Jattansingh, Ainka Granderson, Nicole Leotaud (Caribbean Natural Resources Institute)
Published in
Climate Change
14 November 2019
Treasury can do much more to analyse inequalities
Business Day - 11 November 2019 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
Published in
TIPS In the News
This paper addresses which measures South Africa can implement to achieve and manage a meaningful and sustainable transformation of the country’s transport sector. Focussing on the passenger transport industry, it investigates the state of transport in South Africa and reviews existing measures undertaken towards transforming the sector using the improve…
- Year 2019
- Organisation TIPS and GEC
- Author(s) Bhavna Deonarain, Kelello Mashiane (TIPS)
- Countries and Regions South Africa
Published in
Green Economy Coalition
27 November 2019
Government more focused on reassuring lenders than helping workers
Business Day - 25 November 2019 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
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Published in
TIPS In the News