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INDUSTRIAL POLICY FOR POLICY MAKERS (IMMP) 2019

3-7 SEPTEMBER 2019 SANDTON, SOUTH AFRICA

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The third edition of the Industrial Policy for Policy Makers (IPPM) training programme will be taking place in September 2019, and will be held alongside the annual African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE). This year’s theme for IPPM is: CHALLENGES OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

The programme is a partnership between the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), APORDE, the South African Department of Trade and Industry, and Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS). It is aimed at senior government officials from across SADC and will be held in Johannesburg (South Africa) from 2 to 6 September 2019. 

There is no charge to attend the training, however due to limited places applicants will be accepted through an application process. South African participants will be required to cover their own transport and accommodation costs. Participants from other SADC countries will have their costs of travel and accommodation covered by the programme.

The five-day intensive training course is focused on Industrial Policy and consists of lectures and seminars 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 lectures and evening lectures.  Participants are expected to attend all lectures.  

Overview

IPPM will cover topics in development economics and industrial development with a focus on technological change and Industry 4.0. NOTE: 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
• Innovation Systems and Industrial Development
• The 4th Industrial Revolution: Concepts and Policies
• Strategic Approaches to Industry 4.0
• Learning, Governance and Technology Acquisition
• Agro-industry value chains and Industry 4.0
• Regional Value Chains and Industrial Development
• Political Economy of Structural Transformation, Industrial Policy and the 4th Industrial Revolution

A list of confirmed lecturers includes:

• Chris Cramer (SOAS, University of London)
• Ha-Joon Chang (Cambridge University)
• Mushtaq Khan (SOAS)
• Sanghoon Kim (UNIDO)
• Fernando Santiago (UNIDO)
• Erika Kraemer-Mbula (University of Johannesburg)
• Stephanie Blankenburg (UNCTAD)
• Frank Hartwich (UNIDO)
• Gabriel Palma (SOAS)
• Neva Makgetla (TIPS)
• Nimrod Zalk (DTI)

Applications

Applicants should be senior government officials in African 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 of not more than five pages
• A letter from your employer confirming your availability to attend for the full duration of the training
• A motivation to attend (Max. 500 words)

The application form is attached to dowload 

The application call will close on Thursday 25 July 2019 at 13:00, Johannesburg time.  

Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the outcome of their applications by early August 2019.

Should you have any queries, please contact: Rozale@tips.org.za  

Industry 4.0 project

This series of papers was commissioned by the Future Industrial Production Technologies Chief Directorate of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). This unit is focused on preparing South African industry for the fourth industrial revolution.

Saul Levin (TIPS) directed the project, and Dr Shawn Cunningham of Mesopartner was the lead researcher and author.

This paper, Framing the concepts that underpin discontinuous technological change, is the first in the series and takes the form of a literature study on the topic of technological change, innovation and building technological capabilities.

For this paper, research and content contributions were also made by Mbofholowo Tsedu (TIPS), Prof Dave Kaplan (University of Cape Town and TIPS Research Fellow), Bhavna Deonarain (TIPS) and Wendy Nyakabawo (TIPS).

Other papers in the series are:

World Economic Forum and the fourth industrial revolution in South Africa

This paper focuses on the fourth industrial revolution and the concept as promoted by the World Economic Forum, international consultancies, governments and multinational firms.

Mapping the meso space that enables technological change, productivity improvement and innovation in the manufacturing sector

This paper focuses on meso organisations and policies that strengthen the technological capability of the country or an industry to enable change, adaptation and economic resilience.

Technological change and sustainable mobility: An overview of global trends and South African developments

This paper focuses on technological change and the developments in the sustainable mobility topic in South Africa.

Industry 4.0 project

This series of papers was commissioned by the Future Industrial Production Technologies Chief Directorate of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). This unit is focused on preparing South African industry for the fourth industrial revolution.

Saul Levin (TIPS) directed the project, and Dr Shawn Cunningham of Mesopartner was the lead researcher and author.

This paper, World Economic Forum and the fourth industrial revolution in South Africa, is the second in the series and takes the form of a literature study on the topic of technological change, innovation and building technological capabilities.

For this paper Wendy Nyakabawo (TIPS) also contributed research.

Other papers in the series are:

Framing the concepts that underpin discontinuous technological change, technological capability and absorptive capacity

This paper takes the form of a literature study on the topic of technological change, innovation and building technological capabilities.

Mapping the meso space that enables technological change, productivity improvement and innovation in the manufacturing sector

This paper focuses on meso organisations and policies that strengthen the technological capability of the country or an industry to enable change, adaptation and economic resilience.

Technological change and sustainable mobility: an overview of global trends and South African developments

This paper focuses on technological change and the developments in the sustainable mobility topic in South Africa.

Industry 4.0 project

This series of papers was commissioned by the Future Industrial Production Technologies Chief Directorate of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). This unit is focused on preparing South African industry for the fourth industrial revolution.

Saul Levin (TIPS) directed the project, and Dr Shawn Cunningham of Mesopartner was the lead researcher and author.

This paper, Mapping the meso space that enables technological change, productivity improvement and innovation in the manufacturing sector, is the third in the series and focuses on meso organisations and policies that strengthen the technological capability of the country or an industry to enable change, adaptation and economic resilience. 

Other papers in the series are:

Framing the concepts that underpin discontinuous technological change, technological capability and absorptive capacity

This paper takes the form of a literature study on the topic of technological change, innovation and building technological capabilities.

World Economic Forum and the fourth industrial revolution in South Africa

This paper focuses on the fourth industrial revolution and the concept as promoted by the World Economic Forum, international consultancies, governments and multinational firms.

Technological change and sustainable mobility: An overview of global trends and South African developments

This paper focuses on technological change and the developments in the sustainable mobility topic in South Africa.

Industry 4.0 project

This series of papers was commissioned by the Future Industrial Production Technologies Chief Directorate of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). This unit is focused on preparing South African industry for the fourth industrial revolution.

Saul Levin (TIPS) directed the project, and Dr Shawn Cunningham of Mesopartner was the lead researcher and author.

This paper, Technological change and sustainable mobility: An overview of global trends and South African developments, is the fourth in the series and focuses on technological change and developments in the sustainable mobility sector in South Africa.

Bhavna Deonarain was the lead author of this paper.

Other papers in the series are:

Framing the concepts that underpin discontinuous technological change, technological capability and absorptive capacity

This paper takes the form of a literature study on the topic of technological change, innovation and building technological capabilities.

World Economic Forum and the fourth industrial revolution in South Africa

This paper focuses on the fourth industrial revolution and the concept as promoted by the World Economic Forum, international consultancies, governments and multinational firms.

Mapping the meso space that enables technological change, productivity improvement and innovation in the manufacturing sector

This paper focuses on meso organisations and policies that strengthen the technological capability of the country or an industry to enable change, adaptation and economic resilience.