Trade & Industrial Policies 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.
The Real Economy Bulletin
The Real Economy Bulletin is a review of trends, developments and data in the real economy. Second Quarter 2019 is now out.
TIPS Import Tracker
The Import Tracker is a quarterly analysis of import trends. Second Quarter 2019 is now out.
TIPS FDI Tracker
FDI Tracker monitors inward foreign direct investment projects. First Quarter 2019 is now out.
Manufacturing Subsectors
Notes on the main manufacturing subsectors in South Africa.
The Manufacturing Circle Investment Tracker measures investment by manufacturing enterprises in property, plant and equipment, research and development, and human capital. TIPS and the Manufacturing Circle are collaborating to share insights from the quarterly survey results.
Read moreThis Development Dialogue on November 21 shared the findings and recommendations from research on how to align South Africa's industrial policy to support a just transition to an inclusive green economy. For copies of the presentations go to Development Dialogue.
TIPS is calling for papers on regional industrial development for its 2020 Forum. To be considered, abstracts should be submitted by Friday 14 February 2020. For more about the Forum, its context and themes go to Forum 2020.
TIPS is looking for an Economist/Researcher (Level 1): Sustainable Growth. Closing date is 20 December 2019. For more about the position and how to apply see Vacancies.
