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Intellectual property regime and institutions
This research analysed the types of intellectual property and the impact by sector and type of enterprise on investment, production and employment. It looked at the legal and other obstacles to innovation in South Africa with a number of case studies, and also at policy options for tracking innovation and addressing legal and other blockages, especially for emerging enterprises.
Review of the National Industrial Policy Framework (NIPF)
This research project explored the intended outcomes of the 2007 National Industrial Policy Framework (NIPF) and assessed some of the progress (and unintended consequences) achieved in implementing the Industrial Policy Action Plan since 2008. (2015). See policy brief.
Review of the Automotive Production and Development Programme
Since the launch of the APDP there has been significant changes to the global economy, which has impacted on the automotive sector as well as the production incentive. A review was undertaken to better understand how the incentive has been working, the growth in the automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the impact on the downstream producers.
African automotive industry – Nigeria
This research project looked at the potential for the development of the Nigerian automotive sector as part of their diversification away from oil. While many constraints exist there is potential, a history of domestic manufacturing and significant market size to grow their domestic industrial base through automotive production.
Mining Phakisa
The Mining Phakisa was a South African government initiative led by the Presidency based on a “quick, fast results” methodology developed initially in Malaysia that brings together all stakeholders in the industry into a “lab” with the aim of identifying constraints and developing a shared vision and growth strategy for the long-term development and transformation of the sector.
TIPS provided research support for the Mining Phakisa. This involved providing support to the secretariat as well as undertaking and contracting research. Sixteen briefing notes and 11 research reports were prepared, including on the following topics: environmental effects; mining sector and municipalities; infrastructure financing and costing; an analysis of investment in mining; opportunities for local procurement; upstream and downstream linkages in the mining value chain and the cost structure of mining industry. These briefing notes and research reports as well as a number of reference documents were used as background information at the Phakisa. (2015)
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TIPS Newsletter October 2023
This newsletter includes the latest editions of The Real Economy Bulletin, details of the TIPS Annual Forum and APORDE programme, with links to recent research and videos from TIPS Development Dialogues held recently.
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TIPS Newsletter May 2023
This newsletter reports on some of our recent projects, including the latest editions of the REB State of Small Business and Provincial Review, the Black Intustrialists Case Studies, the Annual Forum and APORDE, with links to recent research and policy briefs.
TIPS Newsletter December 2022
This newsletter reports on some of our recent projects, including the new Green Economy Bulletin, the Annual Forum and APORDE, with links to recent research and policy briefs.
TIPS Newsletter April 2017
Projects covered in this issue include:
- The Manufacturing Circle's new survey: the Manufacturing Composite Investment Tracker (MCIT),
- Details of the research support for the Department of Trade and Industry's agro-processing desk, and
- TIPS's input to the Fees Commission on the social, economic and financial implications of providing fee-free higher education and training.
TIPS Newsletter November 2016
Projects covered in this issue include:
- TIPS's work for the Steel Task Team,
- The green economy project for the Department of Trade and Industry, and
- A study on reducing the administrative burden for small business.
TIPS Newsletter July 2016
Research covered in this issue:
- The trade and investment relationship between South Africa and the United States.
- Research commissioned by WWF South African on climate change adaptation and agriculture in South Africa.
- TIPS's work for the Steel Task Team.
TIPS Newsletter March 2016
Research covered in this issue:
- Regional integration and regional value chains: this included research on South Africa's industrial policy and industrialisation as part of a SADC strategy on regional economic growth and integration.
- A paper for Nedlac on regional industrial development; and a look at three regional value chains: soya, infrastructure and capital equipment.
- Details of a study conducted to determine a baseline expenditure on Green R&D.
TIPS Newsletter October 2015
Research covered in this issue:
- Some key findings from the Manufacturing Circle's second quarter survey and bulletin.
- Findings from research on mining value chains and green growth in South Africa.
- A study for the United Nations Development Programme on the impacts of social and economic inequality on economic development in South Africa, with an article, based on the study, published by City Press on Inequality is growth's enemy.
TIPS Newsletter June 2015
Research covered in this issue:
- A study for the Department of Trade & Industry on how South Africa can improve the strategic use of its technical infrastructure to lock out substandard and unsafe products, and through this grow the local manufacture of high-standard, safe products for the domestic economy and for export.
- A review for Nedlac of the electricity planning process through an evaluation of South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan.
- A collaboration with the Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation on a study on migrancy and mining in the North West Province in the context of the strikes on the platinum mines.
TIPS Newsletter February 2015
Research covered in this issue:
- A look at the benefits for South Africa of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
- A study on the impact of electricity price increases on the energy usage practices and competitiveness of selected mining sector and smelting value chains in South Africa.
Global Value Chains
PRESENTATION FOLLOWED BY A PANEL DISCUSSIONSession 1: 9:30 – 11:15
Tea Session 2: 11:30 – 12:30: Panel Discussion Background: The concept of Global Value Chains (GVC) takes forward the idea that the activities that bring a product from its conception to its end use and beyond are divided among multiple firms and / or spread across multiple geographic locations / countries. This includes activities such as design, production, marketing, distribution and support to the final consumer. GVCs are being promoted by some as the way forward for economic development for developing countries, that value chains need to be invested in, and an enabling environment needs to be created to attract the kind of investment that would promote GVCs. Others are more sceptical about the opportunities for developing countries in these GVCs and the extent to which firms are able to upgrade and move up the value chain. Thomas Farole will introduce the results of recent World Bank research and discuss the relevance and implications of GVCs for South Africa and the wider region. |
RSVP by email: daphney@tips.org.za to confirm attendance
Presenters
Thomas Farole is a Lead Economist at the World Bank, where he works on the intersection between jobs and productivity, trade, and private sector development. He is the author of a number of books and papers on topics such as special economic zones, FDI spillovers in local markets, and the implications of trade for lagging regions. He holds a PhD in economic geography from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Faizel Ismail has recently been appointed as Adjunct Professor at the UCT School of Economics. He is also an advisor to the dti on International Trade and Special Envoy on the African Growth and Opportunity Act. He has served as the Ambassador Permanent Representative of South Africa to the WTO (2010-2014).
Ben Turok was a Member of Parliament in South Africa until recently, representing the ruling party, the African National Congress. In the 1994 democratic government, he was first Head of the Commission on the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) in the Gauteng Provincial Cabinet and then moved to Parliament in 1995. He was Co-Chair of the Committee on Ethics and Member’s Interests of both Houses in Parliament. He was a member of the Liberation Movement for decades, was an accused in the 1956 Treason Trial, served three years in prison, and was in exile for 25 years, returning in 1990.
Mining and the rest of us
Neva Makgetla, Programme Manager, Trade and Industry
World at Work (Independent) September 20, 2015
A perfect storm
Neva Makgetla, Programme Manager, Trade and Industry, and Saul Levin, TIPS Executive Director
World at Work (Independent) September 20, 2015
Finding the missing jobs
Neva Makgetla, Programme Manager, Trade and Industry, TIPS
World at Work (Independent) September 20, 2015