The Industrial Policy for Policy Makers (IPPM) programme takes place, alongside the annual African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE).
The five-day intensive training course is focused on Industrial Policy and consists of lectures and seminars by leading international and African economists. It is of particular relevance given:
- The slow pace of industrial development on the African continent and the threat of premature deindustrialisation.
- The increasing threat posed by climate change and the impact of and opportunities arising from a shift to a low carbon economy.
- The increasing relevance and need for green industries.
- Challenges in financing green industrial policy.
- Discussions about the most appropriate strategies to advance structural transformation and regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Who can attend?
Applicants should be senior government officials in African countries working in economic ministries, departments, or other public institutions, or supranational policy institutions in Africa. In particular, we encourage applications from officials working on issues such as industrial policy, green industries, trade, development banking or climate change/environmental policies. Participants need to be proficient in English. There is no charge to attend the training; however, due to limited places, applicants will be accepted through a competitive application process. South African participants, or their institutions, will be required to cover their own transport and accommodation costs. Participants from other countries will have their travel and accommodation costs covered by the programme.