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Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) is an independent, non-profit,
economic research institution established in 1996 to support economic policy
development. TIPS undertakes quantitative and qualitative research, project
management, dialogue facilitation, capacity building and knowledge sharing. Its
two areas of focus are trade and inclusive industrial policy; and sustainable
development.




RECENT RESEARCH

SECTOR JOBS RESILIENCE PLANS

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND SMALL BUSINESS

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TRADE POLICY AND PRACTICE

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JUST TRANSITION TAGGING TOOL

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SOUTHERN AFRICA - TOWARDS INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND TRADE RISKS

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THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE OBSERVATORY

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ECONOMIC DATA

The Real Economy Bulletin
The Real Economy Bulletin is a review of trends, developments and data in the
real economy.
Second Quarter 2024 is now out.

The Real Economy Bulletin: The State of Small Business
The REB State of Small Business in South Africa looks at the contribution of
small businesses to the economy: 2023 is now out.

The Real Economy Bulletin: Provincial Review
The REB Provincial Review analyses developments in the real economy at the
provincial level: 2022 is now out.

Green Economy Bulletin 
The Green Economy Bulletin provides an overview of South Africa’s progress in
creating a sustainable, low-carbon economy. GEC 2022 is now out.

TIPS FDI Tracker
The FDI Tracker monitors inward foreign direct investment. Second Quarter 2024
is now out.

TIPS Export Tracker
The Export Tracker provides updates on export trends.
First Quarter 2024 is now out.

TIPS Import Tracker
The Import Tracker is a quarterly analysis of import trends.
Second Quarter 2024 is now out.

Imports Localisation
Quarterly reports of imports that South Africa could possibly viably
manufacture. Fourth Quarter 2024 is now out.

Manufacturing Industries and Subsectors
Notes on the main manufacturing industries and subsectors in South Africa.


RESEARCH TOPICS

COVID-19 Economic Regulation Green Economy Industrial Policy Inequality Labour
Markets Poverty Real Economy Regional Integration Sustainable Growth Small
Business Development Trade Agreements Trade Policy Value Chains
 

 


ANNOUNCEMENTS: EVENTS AND BIDS

 * Vacancy: Economist/Researcher
   
    Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) is looking for
   two Economists/Researchers to work for the Just Transition Labour Centre
   (JTLC).
   
   Application details:
   
    
   
   Closing date for applications: 15 November 2024
   
    
   
   Non-South African applicants should have authority to work in South
   Africa. The role is based in Gauteng.
   
    
   
   To apply, please send a short CV, a cover letter highlighting your interest
   for the position and how you match the requirements as well as a writing
   sample via e-mail to jobs@tips.org.za. Note that we will only consider
   applications with all of these components. Correspondence will be limited to
   short-listed applicants only.
   
   For more information visit vacancies.
   
   
   
   
 * Development Dialogue: Technological Change and Innovation in Industrial
   Policy
   
   If you missed the Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies Development Dialogue
   on Technological Change and Innovation in Industrial Policy, you can watch
   the full video and download the presentations here: Development Dialogues
   
   
   
   
 * DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUE: GENDERING INDUSTRIAL POLICY
   
   If you missed the TIPS Development Dialogue on Gendering Industrial
   Policy,  you can watch the full video and download the presentations
   here: Development Dialogue.
   
   
   
   
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POLICY BRIEFS

 * Beneficiation and Industrial Policy
   The draft Medium Term Development Plan for 2024 to 2029 sets increased
   beneficiation as an outcome. Specifically, it argues that government policy
   on…
   
   
   Tags: Industrial Policy Mineral Beneficiation
   
 * A policy primer for green industrialisation in South Africa
   A global transition to low-carbon development pathways, enabled by rapid
   technological evolution is underway. This transition was initially fostered
   by policy and the…
   
   
   
 * Localisation for Industrialisation: Implementation Options and Risks
   South Africa has not fully realised the benefits of localisation as a tool
   for reindustrialisation. A number of issues contribute to this: a) failure…
   
   
   
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RECENT RESEARCH

 * Options for long steel: An evaluation
   In late 2023, ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) announced it would close down
   its long steel unit, including its mill at Newcastle, unless government,…
   
   
   14 October 2024 | Trade and Industry
   
 * South Africa's petrochemicals and basic chemicals in the context of South
   Africa's energy transition: Sasol's Secunda coal-to-chemicals-and-liquids
   facility
   The central question of this paper and policy brief is: what is the future of
   the South African petrochemicals and plastics, ammonia, fertiliser,…
   
   
   01 October 2024 | Trade and Industry
   
 * TIPS South Africa's Iron, Steel and Aluminium Industries Readiness to Respond
   to CBAM
   The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its
   transition period on 1 October 2023, with the first CBAM report for the…
   
   
   20 June 2024 | Climate Change
   
 * Supply security issues pertaining to the designation and exemption of the
   South African petroleum industry (SAPIA) from the Competition Act
   Participants in the petroleum industry value chain, represented by the South
   African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA), are currently granted
   exemption from the Competition…
   
   
   23 May 2024 | Trade and Industry
   Tags: Petroleum industry
   
 * Electrical Equipment Regional Value Chain Between South Africa, Zambia and
   Zimbabwe 2024
   The demand for electricity in the Southern African Development Community
   (SADC) region is anticipated to double from 280 terawatt hours (TWh) in 2010…
   
   
   02 May 2024 | Trade and Industry
   Tags: Regional value chains
   
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TRAINING WORKSHOPS

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TIPS IN THE NEWS

 * Sasol not in ‘sunset’ phase but transition plans cannot outpace market demand
   – Baloyi
   
   
   
   06 November 2024
   
 * New report shows depth of Sasol Secunda distress
   
   
   
   31 October 2024
   
 * TIPS highlights positive second-quarter trade, investment movements
   
   
   
   30 October 2024
   
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WORKING AT TIPS

 * Vacancy: Research Internship
   TIPS has two internship opportunities available for recently or about to
   graduate masters’ students.  The aim of the internship is…
   
   
   
 * Vacancy: Economist/Researcher – Just Transition Labour Centre
   Economist/Researcher – Just Transition Labour Centre Trade & Industrial
   Policy Strategies (TIPS) is looking for two Economists/Researchers to work
   for…
   
   
   
 * Vacancy: Economist/Researcher - Inclusive Industrialisation and Trade
   promotion
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   /Researcher. You can see more about our work at www.tips.org.za.…
   
   
   
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