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14 April 2020
COVID-19: The South African auto industry
- Year 2020
- Author(s) Prof Justin Barnes (B&M Analysts, TWIMS, Gordon Institute of Business Science)
This policy brief aims to support the South African Presidency and Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) in their deliberations on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the South African automotive industry. It has been compiled from secondary readings, the author’s own industry knowledge, two CEO interviews…
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- Covid-19: The South African auto industry (1539 Downloads)
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- Year 2020
- Author(s) Saul Levin (TIPS)
This policy brief identifies the benefits of implementing a comprehensive credit guarantee scheme that would move the needle in small business support and improve liquidity. Three possible measures that could be used are proposed: a credit card that is guaranteed by the government; a guarantee for trade credit providers; and…
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07 April 2020
The ratings downgrade
- Year 2020
- Author(s) Neva Makgetla (TIPS)
The economic effects of Moody’s recent credit ratings downgrade have been overtaken by the whirlwind effects of the COVID-19 crisis. It is, however, also important to understand the likely effects of the downgrade, which vary for different sectors and stakeholders, to ensure a reasoned response. This policy brief looks at…
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- The ratings downgrade (1440 Downloads)
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- Year 2020
- Author(s) Neva Makgetla, Nokwanda Maseko, Kudzai Mataba (TIPS)
The South African economy is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through: The sharp fall in growth initially in China and then in Europe and the US as a result of measures to contain the virus; and The increasing pressure to exercise social distance and lock down households and businesses to…
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- COVID-19 and the economy: Lockdowns, recession and policy responses (1658 Downloads)
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- Year 2020
- Author(s) Nokwanda Maseko, Rhulani Hobyani, Neva Makgetla (TIPS)
This policy brief attempts to identify potential risks for South Africa as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. To that end, it first provides a brief overview of the developments since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in China. It then focuses on trade, identifying South Africa’s top exports…
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23 January 2020
The crisis at the state-owned enterprises
- Year 2020
- Author(s) Neva Makgetla
This policy brief starts with an overview of the economic position of the national state-owned companies, in terms of their main socio-economic functions and size as well as their financial position and support from the state. A second section reviews their broader developmental outcomes against their mandates. The final section…
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- The crisis at the state-owned enterprises (5044 Downloads)
25 September 2019
The National Treasury economic policy discussion paper
- Year 2019
- Author(s) Neva Makgetla
In August 2019, the National Treasury released a discussion paper on economic policy for comment, titled Economic transformation, inclusive growth, and competitiveness: Towards an Economic Strategy for South Africa. The paper lists a compendium of proposals loosely arranged around six “fundamental building blocks” for sustainable growth plus a host of…
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- The National Treasury economic policy discussion paper (2248 Downloads)
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12 September 2019
Master Plans and industrial policy
- Year 2019
- Author(s) Saul Levin, Neva Makgetla
The relaunch of industrial policy from early 2019 included proposals for Master Plans for priority industries. The Master Plan approach sets a framework for constructive engagement and implementation that can respond to changing circumstances and evidence. This policy brief draws on experience with the development of Master Plans for various…
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- Master Plans and industrial policy (2758 Downloads)
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21 January 2019
Targeting gaps in the South African product testing market: Results from a new dataset
- Year 2018
- Author(s) Christopher Wood, TIPS Economist
This policy brief attempts to draw some initial conclusions on the state of the testing infrastructure for South African National Standards (SANS). The analysis draws on a new database developed by TIPS, which individually codes some 550 SANAS testing laboratory accreditation reports. It identifies four important trends in the South…
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18 October 2018
Forward-looking approach to next generation sanitation and industrial development in South Africa – a briefing
- Year 2018
- Author(s) Shakespear Mudombi, TIPS Economist: Sustainable Growth
A significant proportion of people still require proper sanitation services in South Africa, on the continent, and globally. Given the inadequacies in the current sanitation system, there is a huge potential market for new generation sanitation (NGS) technologies. The size of the market could be much bigger if we consider…