Main Bulletin: The Real Economy Bulletin - First Quarter 2022 In this edition GDP growth: The GDP expanded almost 2% in the first quarter of 2022, bringing the GDP back to pre-pandemic levels. GDP growth has become far more volatile since the pandemic, however. Moreover, significant differences persist between sectors, with agriculture showing the strongest recovery and construction by far the weakest. Read more. Employment: The available employment data suggest that the jobs recovery has lagged well behind the GDP, especially for lower-level formal employees and domestic workers. The number of employers and self-employed people has also dropped sharply. The employment data became…

The bulletin is a review of quarterly trends, developments and data in the real economy, covering the GDP, employment, international trade, investment, and foreign direct investment.The briefing notes in this edition look at the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its impact on South African exports; and Understanding localisation. Read here: The Real Economy Bulletin - First Quarter 2022.

The number of unqualified “plumbers” working in South Africa’s plumbing industry has increased substantially. About 86.8% or 97 000 self-identified plumbers in the industry are unqualified, which has had significant implications for business sustainability, the perceived level of skill in the industry, and the effective delivery of water and sanitation systems. The personal-professional development of…

Background South Africa has initiated the transition to a more sustainable development pathway that involves moving towards a low-carbon economy. At the same time, South Africa still faces a number of developmental challenges related to poverty, unemployment and inequality, and the climate crisis further threatens vulnerable communities and people.…

The report unpacks the historical trajectory of coal-dependent economies in Mpumalanga and charts possible futures by analysing potential economic opportunities. It covers the past and present economic structure of coal-based municipalities in South Africa, and unpacks existing assets and liabilities. It then looks forward by diving into possible economic activities that could provide…

Improving the governance of the transition to a a low-emissions economy, across spheres of government and sectors, means local risks and opportunities must be foregrounded. In addition, the local government toolbox for advancing a just transition – the policies, regulations, functions and processes – must be characterised and interrogated even as these…

Regional value chains have gained increasing popularity in promoting sustained market opportunities, job creation, and sustainable development among countries. With the enactment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, access to larger economic markets will mean larger economies of scale, development of specialised capabilities, increase in productivity, as…

This anniversary publication celebrates and reflects on TIPS and its 25-year history. TIPS, like the country, has evolved significantly over the past 25 years. The publication covers the organisation's journey, the people involved over the years, as well as its current role and future challenges, with messages from board members and staff. Read online @: https://www.tips.org.za/images/TIPS25web.pdf Download a copy @:https://www.tips.org.za/about-tips/history

The Import Localisation and Supply Chain Disruption study is a quarterly report that seeks to identify goods from the list of imports identified in the Import Tracker report that South Africa could possibly viably manufacture. Each quarter focuses on five manufactured items from the list of imports in the corresponding quarter's Import Tracker report. The five products in this report are:  Product 1: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size scale "recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds": other Product 2: Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, n.e.s. in chapter 85Product…

Decarbonisation efforts in South Africa have focused on Eskom electricity generation and Sasol petrochemical production. However, given the absolute CO2 emissions associated with these operations, as pressure increases to decarbonise all sectors of the economy to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5⁰C by 2050, it will also be necessary…

TIPS, in partnership with the South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI), University of Johannesburg, and UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT), and in association with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, held its 2022 Annual Forum on the theme Towards a Just Transition: The Role of Industrial Policy. Presentations are available here.  Recordings of the sessions are on the TIPS Forum YouTube channel:  

The Q3 2021 analysis identified 13 projects with a total pledged investment value of R45.4 billion from nine projects. The Tracker further recorded 8 487 employment opportunities. Most of the jobs (8 000) stem from a single project, De Beers Venetia Underground Project. Progress updates were reported for 10 projects this quarter.

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