IMMP 2017 4-8 SEPTEMBER 2017: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) is holding the first edition of the Industrial Policy for Policy Makers training programme (IPPM) alongside the annual African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE).
The programme is for senior government officials from South Africa and SADC and will be held in Johannesburg (South Africa) from 4th to the 8th of September 2017. There is no charge to attend the training, however, places are limited and applicants will be accepted through an application process. South African delegates will be required to cover their own transport and accommodation costs. Up to 10 delegates from SADC countries will have their travel and accommodtion costs covered by the programme.
The five-day intensive training course is focused on Industrial Policy and consists of lectures and seminars taught by leading international and African economists. It is of particular relevance given the recent adoption of the SADC Industrialisation Strategy and Action Plan. The programme consists of both daytime and evening lectures.
Participants are expected to attend all lectures.
Overview
IPPM will cover essential topics in development economics with a focus on key aspects of industrial policy. Several lectures will be held jointly with the APORDE programme. The training will include sessions on:
- Critical perspectives on development economics
- Market, state and institutions in economic development
- Governance
- The developmental state and industrial policy
- Development finance and industrial development
- Industrial development in SADC
- Technology acquisition
- Taxation and economic development
- Regional value chains and industrial development
A list of confirmed lecturers includes:
- Chris Cramer (SOAS, University of London)
- Ha-Joon Chang (Cambridge University)
- Mushtaq Khan (SOAS)
- Judith Fessehaie (University of Johannesburg)
- Ben Fine (SOAS)
- Stephanie Blankenburg (UNCTAD)
- Jonathan Di John (SOAS)
- Thandika Mkandawire (London School of Economics)
Applications
Applicants should be senior government officials in SADC countries working in economic ministries / departments and be proficient in English.
The following documents should be sent to Rozale@tips.org.za:
- The completed application form
- A recent curriculum vitae not exceeding 5 pages in length
- A letter from your employer confirming your availability to attend for the full duration of the training
- A motivation letter (Maximum 500 words)
The application form is attached.
Applications close on Friday 21 July 2017 at 8 o’clock in the morning, Johannesburg time. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the outcome of their applications at the latest by the end of July 2017.
Should you have any queries, please contact: Rozale@tips.org.za
