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.

FACILITATOR: Prof Justin Barnes

DATE: 9 - 10 July 2024

COST: R7 000 (VAT Inclusive) per delegate. 

For more information contact Rozale Sewduth at Rozale@tips.org.za 

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The course will provide participants with insights into how the world trading systems work and South Africa’s trade relationship with key regions.

FACILITATOR: Faizel Ismail 

DATE: 23-25 October 2024

COST: R12 000 (VAT Inclusive) per delegate

For more information contact Rozale Sewduth at Rozale@tips.org.za 

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The workshop aims to provide students with new and deep insights into an actual trade negotiation that will facilitate a discussion on:

❖ The role of power relations between players in trade negotiations and how this power is used in the process of the negotiations;

❖ An overview of the changing global trade architecture and South Africa’s relations with key bilateral trading partners;

❖ How ideas/language/narratives/research are used to advance particular interests and negotiating objectives of the dominant players; and

❖ Alternative approaches to trade negotiations and outcomes that are more equitable and development-oriented

FACILITATOR: Prof Faizel Ismail

DATE: 14-16 August 2024

COST: R12 000 (Vat included) per participant. 

For more information contact Rozale Sewduth at Rozale@tips.org.za 

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The TIPS Development Dialogue: Developing the Renewable Energy Industrial Value Chain was held on Thursday 30 May 2024 at 13h00pm. For more information about the programme and speakers, and copies of the video and presentations, go to Development Dialogue.