Altaaf Aboo is a luminary in sustainable finance and impact investment, with over 15 years of transformative experience. At the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), he masterminded the groundbreaking launch of the Sustainability Segment, which facilitated the raising of over R40 billion in sustainable capital within just three years. His visionary efforts led to Africa's inaugural listings of Social Bonds, Sustainability Linked Bonds, and Gender Linked Bonds, along with numerous Green Bonds, fundamentally reshaping the continent's financial landscape.
Prior to his revolutionary work at the JSE, Altaaf was a principal at a premier impact fund managing over R1 billion. In this role, he strategically invested in high-potential ventures that delivered both substantial financial returns and significant social impact, showcasing his exceptional acumen in identifying and nurturing impactful investments.
An entrepreneur at heart, Altaaf founded an energy business at the age of 18, which he successfully expanded from a startup to a thriving medium-sized enterprise in a few short years. Altaaf is a CFA Charterholder and holds a degree in Economics. His dynamic leadership and innovative approach continue to drive significant advancements in the field of sustainable finance
Ian is the project lead of the TIPS component of JUST SA. With a background in international trade negotiations and a particular interest in enhancing sustainable opportunities for inclusive growth in emerging markets, Ian has over 15 years of experience managing and working on economic development projects funded by international donors, including the World Bank, FCDO/DFID, GAC, and GIZ. He has also worked with project developers, DFI's, and private investment managers to raise debt and equity finance for renewable energy assets in Africa and Asia.
TIPS industry studies aim to provide a comprehensive overview of key trends in leading industries in South Africa. For each industry covered, working papers will be published on basic economic trends, including value added, employment, investment and market structure; trade by major product and country; impact on the environment as well as threats and opportunities arising from the climate crisis; and the implications of emerging technologies. The studies aim to provide background for policymakers and researchers, and to strengthen our understanding of current challenges and opportunities in eachindustry as a basis for a more strategic response.
This study maps the horticulture subsector. The main activities in the fruit and vegetable value chain include production; packing and cold storage; processing; and distribution and marketing. Each activity involves specific processes and technologies that transform and add value to the product at each different stage within the value chain.
Industry Studies
Technological Change in the Food Processing Industry 2024
Technological Change in the Plastics Industry 2024
South Africa's International Trade in Plastics 2024
Technological Change in South Africa's Automotive Industry 2024
Technological Change in the Capital Goods Industry 2024
Clothing and Textiles International Trends 2024
International Trends in the Capital Goods Industry 2024
International Trade in South Africa's Automotive Industry 2024
Capital Goods in South Africa 2024
Additional studies for other industries will be added when finalised
TIPS industry studies aim to provide a comprehensive overview of key trends in leading industries in South Africa. For each industry covered, working papers will be published on basic economic trends, including value added, employment,investment and market structure; trade by major product and country; impact on the environment as well as threats and opportunities arising from the climatecrisis; and the implications of emerging technologies. The studies aim to provide background for policymakers and researchers, and to strengthen our understanding of current challenges and opportunities in each industry as a basis for a more strategic response.
This industry study is part of a series looking at the global plastics industry landscape. It analyses technological advancements in the subsector, focusing on international and domestic trends in materials, digital technologies, products, and processes.
Industry Studies
Technological Change in the Food Processing Industry 2024
Technological Change in the Plastics Industry 2024
South Africa's International Trade in Plastics 2024
Technological Change in South Africa's Automotive Industry 2024
Technological Change in the Capital Goods Industry 2024
Clothing and Textiles International Trends 2024
International Trends in the Capital Goods Industry 2024
International Trade in South Africa's Automotive Industry 2024
Capital Goods in South Africa 2024
Additional studies for other industries will be added when finalised
If you missed the Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies Development Dialogue on Technological Change and Innovation in Industrial Policy, you can watch the full video and download the presentations here: Development Dialogues
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies hybrid Development Dialogue on Technological Change and Innovation in Industrial Policy
SA vehicle exports to EU growth
Freight News 02 September 2024 by Liesl Venter and Ed Richardson
Read the full article online at Freight News
In the first quarter of 2024, monitoring added 20 projects to the Tracker. However, only a handful of projects published investment values. This resulted in a substantial underestimate in the amount recorded for the quarter – R4.1 billion derived from five projects. Monitoring updated 15 pre-existing projects this quarter.
The function of this workshop is to build industrial research, strategy and policy capabilities in South Africa to better understand the dynamics of value chains and in so doing, to contribute to employment growth and productivity enhancement through upgrading.
Date: 20 & 21 November 2024
Venue: TIPS Office: 234 Lange Street Nieuw Muckleneuk Pretoria
Cost: R7000 (Including VAT) per delegate
For more information contact Rozale Sewduth at Rozale@tips.org.za
SA Seeks Adjustments to implementation of EU carbon tax
Business Day 16 September 2024 by Thando Maeko