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Income and non-income inequality in post-apartheid South Africa: what are the drivers and possible policy interventions?
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2009In South Africa, people with access to wealth experience the country as a developed modern economy, while the poorest still struggle to access even the most basic services.DocumentExport market selection methods and the identification of realistic export opportunities for south africa using a decision support model
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2009Market selection methods, of which a vast number exist, are a critical tool in firms’ and government’s policy, planning and budgeting processes. To this end, the primary aim of this paper is to determine the international market selection method best-suited to the identification of potential export opportunities for South Africa.DocumentSouth Africa’s developmental state makeover
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2010This paper highlights ten key features of the Developmental State (DS) growth model by contrasting economic and institutional trends between China (and East Asia more generally) and South Africa.DocumentTowards a right to work: the rationale for an employment guarantee in South Africa: research paper
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2010What if unemployed people in South Africa had a right – a real right – to a minimum level of regular work on decent terms? In 2005, India passed a law guaranteeing rural households up to 100 days of work per annum, at minimum wage rates. Over 55 million households now participate in the programme.DocumentRestructuring ports for improved investment
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2013The change in the traditonal role of ports in the global logisistcs supply chain has necessitated restructuring in many ports worldwide, leading to the revision of national port strategies as well as the legislative and regulatory environment.DocumentSouth Africa’s super-exporters
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2014The export market offers an opportunity for South African firms to grow beyond the limitations of the local market, and employ more people. Exporting encourages innovation (through international competition) and leads to improved product quality.DocumentInternationalising higher education in Southern Africa with South Africa as the major exporter
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2011South Africa is the major exporter of higher education services in the SADC region and has managed to position itself as the major destination for international students in the SADC region and in Africa as a whole. South African Universities have also adopted policies to internationalise the educational system, hence transferring South Africa into the educational hub of Southern Africa.DocumentTowards a right to work: the rationale for an employment guarantee in South Africa: full version
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2011What if unemployed people in South Africa had a right – a real right – to a minimum level of regular work on decent terms? In 2005, India passed a law guaranteeing rural households up to 100 days of work a year, at minimum wage rates. Over 55 million households now participate in the programme.DocumentSouthern Africa Customs Union: getting ready for services negotiations
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2011For many African states, negotiations to liberalise trade in services is a relatively new experience.DocumentThe policy case for a tailor-made indicator of sustainable development for South Africa
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2012South Africa reflects many of the world’s sustainability problems. Gains from the rise in commodity prices and debt-fueled, consumption-led growth have masked issues such as rising costs and declining competitiveness of the economy.Pages