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Economic Regulation (6)

These reviews were undertaken as part of the Regulatory Entities Capacity Building Project

Wednesday, 06 January 2021

The impacts and outcomes of BBBEE: A preliminary assessment

  • Year 2021
  • Organisation TIPS
  • Author(s) Neva Makgetla (TIPS)
  • Countries and Regions South Africa
This working paper provides an initial overview of the impacts and outcomes of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policy. It also draws on business responses to a questionnaire to gain insights into the implementation process. The paper evaluates the BBBEE Codes against their core objectives – representivity in ownership,…
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Wednesday, 07 May 2014

Review of Regulation in Renewable Energy

  • Year 2014
  • Organisation TIPS
  • Author(s) Gaylor Montmasson-Clair; Katlego Moilwa; Georgina Ryan
  • Countries and Regions South Africa
The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) was established to encourage new entry into the market. The Regulatory Entities Capacity Building project review of the renewable energy sector includes: Assessing the problems and difficulties in implementing South Africa's first option for the expansion of renewable energy through feed-in tariffs…
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Published in Economic Regulation
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Wednesday, 07 May 2014

Review of Regulation in the Electricity Supply Industry

  • Year 2014
  • Organisation TIPS
  • Author(s) Reena Das Nair; Gaylor Montmasson-Clair; Georgina Ryan
  • Countries and Regions South Africa
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is the regulatory authority established in terms of the National Energy Regulator Act, 2004.  The Regulatory Entities Capacity Building project will provide a comprehensive review of the regulators' role, linked with the policy framework and powers.  The review includes: Examining the linkages with…
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Published in Economic Regulation
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Thursday, 17 April 2014

Review of Regulation in the Ports Sector

  • Year 2014
  • Organisation TIPS
  • Author(s) Sheila Farrell; Saul Levin
The South African Ports Regulator, established in terms of the National Ports Act 12 of 2005 is a relatively new institution. Time taken to establish the institution has meant it has only recently begun to be effective. Over the past three years it has flexed its regulatory muscle with significant revisions…
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Published in Economic Regulation
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Saturday, 19 January 2013

Ports Regulation: Global Experience and its Applicability to South Africa

  • Year 2013
  • Organisation TIPS
  • Author(s) Sheila Farrell
  • Countries and Regions South Africa
Ports Regulation: Are we achieving the objectives of the Ports Act? Comparisons with Ports Regulators from India, Australia and elsewhere (19 November 2013). Presentation by Dr Sheila Farrell, Imperial College London:
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Published in Economic Regulation
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Friday, 15 June 2007

Economic Regulation Research Programme: Concept Paper

  • Year 2007
  • Organisation TIPS
  • Author(s) Cornel van Basten
TIPS has added Economic Regulation as one of its main research areas, where we'll focus mainly on essential services (energy, telecoms, transport and water) because of their social impact and network characteristics, to ensure universal and affordable access to essential services. The purpose of the paper is to provide some…
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