TIPS hosted a Development Dialogue on Education and skills for the economy on November 19. Speakers were Brian Levy (UCT) and Carmel Marock (Singizi). For copies of the presentations go to Development Dialogue.

• Brian Levy (UCT): The politics and governance of basic education: A tale of two South African provinces
• Carmel Marock (Singizi): Enhancing education, training and skills outcomes in the manufacturing sector 

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• Geraldine Reymenants (Government of Flanders)
• Gaylor Montmasson-Clair (TIPS)

• Small business development in the adaptation space   
  
  • Shakespear Mudombi and Muhammed Patel (TIPS) 
• The water innovation story
  • Mao Amis (African Centre for a Green Economy) 

• Sabelo Domo (Arumloo)
• Mogale Maleka (AB Farms)
• Wolfgang von Loeper (MySmartFarm)

• Grant Prince (Fetola)
• Chantal Ramcharan-Kotze (Water Research Commission)
• Claire Pengelly (GreenCape)
• Dorah Marema (Gender CC) 
• Judy Abrahams (Industrial Development Corporation)

Business Day - 9 October 2018 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)

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Business Day - 25 September 2018 by Neva Makgetla (TIPS Senior Economist)

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A significant proportion of people still require proper sanitation services in South Africa, on the continent, and globally. Given the inadequacies in the current sanitation system, there is a huge potential market for new generation sanitation (NGS) technologies. The size of the market could be much bigger if we consider the proportion of people that do not have sanitation services, those with inadequate services, and those whose services are inappropriate (such as waterborne systems in water scarce areas). NGS has the potential to be a disruptive technology. If properly embraced, it can significantly transform the sanitation landscape and leapfrog the previously unserved and underserved communities. As a new field, there is need for the country to take front-runner advantage. Though South Africa has a strong research, development and innovation background on conventional sanitation, the country needs to be more active to capture the opportunity offered by NGS to industrialise. Efforts by various organisations to promote the development of NGS in the country are providing valuable platforms to leverage.

This policy brief highlights the opportunities and constraints for NGS in the context of industrial development in South Africa. It considers the status of NGS technologies worldwide and the possible opportunity for South Africa.

This policy brief is based on the report Forward looking approach to next generation sanitation and industrial development in South Africa. It can be accessed on the TIPS website at the following link: download main report

Economic, social and environmental consequences of the global crisis of sustainability are hindering growth and development, particularly in developing countries. In response to the awareness of a changing climate, and ratified commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve sustainability, South Africa has embraced decarbonising the transport sector, the second highest emitter of GHG emissions in the country. Beyond environmental sustainability, the high costs of importing crude oil or producing and refining these fuels, growing congestion and long commuting hours, means reforming the transport sector is a priority. Attaining sustainable transport systems requires a modal shift towards environmentally-compatible, energy-efficient and low-carbon vehicles, the promotion of public transport and non-motorised transport, as well as spatial planning to reduce travel distances for commuters.

While spatial planning and modal shifts present longer-term opportunities for transformation, this policy brief focuses on improving vehicle efficiencies, a suitable complementary option for transitioning to sustainable transport systems in the short term. The South African government should provide the necessary fiscal certainty and support to facilitate the uptake of gas-based and electric vehicles. These present low-carbon alternatives, to enhance energy efficiency and improve vehicle technologies, reduce reliance on imported crude oil and decrease harmful emissions while creating and supporting local industry in the process.

This policy paper reviews the valuation, protection and management of nature in South Africa. It forms part of a series of papers aimed at providing a barometer of South Africa’s transition to sustainable development. 

TIPS hosted a Development Dialogue on the Continental Free Trade Agreement and industrialisation on Wednesday, October 17. Speakers were Carlos Lopes (UCT) and Faizel Ismail (TIPS and UCT). For more information and a copy of the presentation go do Development Dialogue.