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 areas of focus are: trade and industrial policy, sustainable growth, and inequality and economic inclusion.
Webinar on Unravelling South Africa’s Just Transition: Unpacking sectroal interventions for Mpumalanga. 24 March 2021. Webinar recording and presentations available here.
TIPS will host its 2021 Annual Forum in August on the theme of Reconstruction and Recovery: Rethinking Inclusive Industrialisation in Response to COVID-19. The Call for Papers is open. To be considered, abstracts should be submitted by Wednesday 31 March 2021. For more about the Forum, its context and themes go to Forum 2021.
The Import Tracker is a quarterly analysis of import trends. It provides an overview of import patterns and look at the causes of surges in manufacturing imports, and their likely impact on industry. Quarter 4, 2018 is now available. Import Tracker Q3 2020.
