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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.

ECONOMIC DATA

The Real Economy Bulletin
The Real Economy Bulletin is a review of trends, developments and data in the real economy.
First 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. Fourth Quarter 2023 is now out.

TIPS Export Tracker
The Export Tracker provides updates on export trends.
Third Quarter 2023 is now out.

TIPS Import Tracker
The Import Tracker is a quarterly analysis of import trends.
Fourth Quarter 2023 is now out.

Imports Localisation
Quarterly reports of imports that South Africa could possibly viably manufacture. Third Quarter 2023 is now out.

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

Upcoming events and Announcements

  • TIPS Forum 2024

    Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), in partnership with DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI), the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (the dtic) and ABSA Bank, invites you to the 2024 Annual TIPS Forum titled: Small Business, Inclusive Growth and Industrial Policy in South Africa.

     
    Date: 30-31 July 2024 
     
    Venue: Sheraton Hotel Pretoria

    Register now to be part of this important dialogue. Click here for more details.

  • Development Dialogue: The Role of Masterplans in Industrial Policy

    TIPS is hosting a Development Dialogue titled The Role of Masterplans in Industrial Policy on the 10th of July from 11:00 to 13:00 PM. For more information about the programme and speakers, and copies of the video and presentations, go to Development Dialogues

  • Development Dialogue: South Africa in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Impact and Renewal

    TIPS is hosting a Development Dialogue titled South Africa in AGOA: Impact and Renewal on June 26, from 09:30 to 11:00 AM. For more details on the programme and speakers, and to register for in-person or online attendance, please visit Development Dialogue.

Policy Briefs

Recent Research

Economic Conferences

In addition to planning the Annual Forum, the TIPS Event Management Team can also be commissioned to plan and manage external economic conferences and events.