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South Africa aims to transition to an inclusive green economy, combining economic development, social progress and environmental preservation. Both the economy and society remain, however, highly unsustainable. Targeting the transition to an inclusive green economy therefore signifies a massive and disruptive shift, commanding a new model of development. Industrial policy…
- Year 2020
- Organisation United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Author(s) Gaylor Montmasson-Clair and Gillian Chigumira (TIPS)
- Countries and Regions South Africa
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Green Economy
This TIPS tracker highlights important trends in the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, and how they affect the economy. It analyses publically available data, research and media reports to identify current developments and reflect on the prognosis for the contagion, the economy, and policy responses. KEY FINDINGS FOR THE WEEK…
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TIPS Tracker: The economy and the pandemic
14 July 2020
Let’s not repeat the mistakes of flashy megaprojects
Business Day - 6 July 2020 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
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TIPS In the News
14 July 2020
Presidential Climate Change Coordinating Commission seen as key to navigating South Africa’s ‘just transition’
Engineering News - 7 July 2020 by Terence Creamer
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TIPS In the News
15 July 2020
TIPS Tracker: The economy and the pandemic
Engineering News - 13 July 2020
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TIPS In the News
16 July 2020
A case for water and sanitation in South Africa's post-lockdown economic recovery stimulus package
As South Africa responds to COVID-19 as well as aims to stimulate the economy and job creation post the lockdown through an infrastructure-led package, an opportunity should not be missed to address many of the water and sanitation challenges in the country. This is much needed and would provide multiple benefits…
- Year 2020
- Organisation TIPS
- Author(s) Gaylor Montmasson-Clair (TIPS); Shakespear Mudombi (TIPS)
- Countries and Regions South Africa
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Green Economy
16 July 2020
A case for water and sanitation in South Africa's post-lockdown economic recovery stimulus package
As South Africa responds to COVID-19 and aims to stimulate the economy and job creation post the lockdown through an infrastructure-led package, an opportunity should not be missed to address many of the water and sanitation challenges in the country. This is much needed and would provide multiple benefits, not…
- Year 2020
- Author(s) Shakespear Mudombi (TPS) and Gaylor Montmasson-Clair (TIPS)
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Policy Briefs
24 July 2020
TIPS Paper: A case for water and sanitation in South Africa’s post-lockdown economic recovery stimulus package
Engineering News - 17 July 2020
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TIPS In the News
Business Day - 20 July 2020 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
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TIPS In the News
Engineering News - 21 July 2020 by Natasha Odendaal
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TIPS In the News
24 July 2020
Grapes of wrath: South Africa could lose 90% of its wine producers due to Covid-19 ban, expert warns
News 24 - 23 July 2020 by Penelope Mashego
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TIPS In the News
This TIPS tracker highlights important trends in the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, and how they affect the economy. It analyses publically available data, research and media reports to identify current developments and reflect on the prognosis for the contagion, the economy, and policy responses. KEY FINDINGS FOR THE WEEK…
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TIPS Tracker: The economy and the pandemic
29 July 2020
Managing economic risks linked to climate change: Securing market access for South African wines.
With greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming to the fore of nations’ climate policy concerns, the wine industry faces a new challenge. Viniculture (grape cultivation for winemaking) is directly susceptible to climate change impacts due to grapevines being highly sensitive to…
- Year 2020
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Climate Change
29 July 2020
Managing economic risks linked to climate change: Securing market access for South African wines
With greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming to the fore of nations’ climate policy concerns, the wine industry faces a new challenge. Viniculture (grape cultivation for winemaking) is directly susceptible to climate change impacts due to grapevines being highly sensitive to the surrounding environment, such as changes in weather patterns. In…
- Year 2020
- Organisation TIPS for the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
- Author(s) Gaylor Montmasson-Clair and Kudzai Mataba (TIPS)
- Countries and Regions South Africa
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Climate Change
02 August 2020
Towards a reconstruction programme
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a body blow to the global economy, and South Africa is no exception. Recovery will not succeed, however, unless it addresses the long-standing blockages to inclusive growth. That in turn requires both immediate efforts, to minimise the economic impacts of the pandemic even while it…
- Year 2020
- Author(s) Neva Makgetla and Saul Levin (TIPS)
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Policy Briefs
04 August 2020
TIPS Tracker: The economy and the pandemic
Engineering News - 28 July 2020
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TIPS In the News
04 August 2020
Focus On Water Infrastructure Should Be Central To South Africa's COVID Recovery Strategy
OOSAKAnews - 29 July 2020
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TIPS In the News
06 August 2020
TIPS: Towards a reconstruction programme
Engineering News - 3 August 2020
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TIPS In the News
06 August 2020
Hard to figure out what the BBBEE project is really about
Business Day - 3 August 2020 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
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TIPS In the News
Daily Maverick - 4 August 2020 by Saul Levin (TIPS Executive Director) and Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)
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TIPS In the News