Book launch, "Structural Transformation in South Africa" is now LIVE! Stream on YouTube here: youtube.com/watch?v=pATxXU…

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Excerpts from Minister Godongwana's keynote for Structural Transformation in South Africa Book launch.

Launch of “Structural Transformation in SA” today. Well done to the panelists for bringing IP back at the centre of the development process; for highlighting political economy factors &”traps” hampering structural transformation, and for emphasising sustainability and inclusion.

"SA on path of de-industrialisation, and this needs to change fast" - Godongwana news24.com/fin24/economy/…

There are no shortcuts to real economic change – real structural transformation is needed dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-0…

Looking forward to participating on the panel on "ANTITRUST AND TECH: IMPACT ON THE DEVELOPING WORLD" Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"Economists agree that SA needs to re-evaluate its policy on reviving ailing manufacturing industry as other sectors yield low employment numbers no matter their high GDP outputs" news24.com/citypress/busi…

This is an excellent publication and I recommend it to anyone who wants to understand better the challenges & prospects of structural transformation not only in #SouthAfrica but also in developing countries. I've relied its shrewd analysis for my recent paper on local econ devt.

"...modern empirical research fairly often undermines the free-market orthodoxy that dominated our political scene not long ago..."

Looking forward to the session with BRG's Greg Harman.

This promises to be an interesting discussion!

Now launched ! The Oxford Handbook of the South African Economy global-oup-com.eres.qnl.qa/academic/produ…

Why does SA have such a poor record of diversifying its economy in spite of policies to support more labour-aborbing industries? The answer lies in 'the power of different interests' that have influenced policy choices and implementation, write Pamela Mondliwa, Simon Roberts CCRED

Enjoy @femme_economics, we should grab a coffee and discuss the ideas in the book next time you are in SA.

Promarket just posted my new piece on Robert Bork and the corruption of antitrust’s consumer welfare standard. The damage can be fixed, provided that people appreciate what happened. promarket.org/2022/08/22/the…

Congrats Antonio! A testament of your brilliance.

The IDC, Minerals Council, African Climate Foundation (ACF) and Anglo American will discuss the opportunities presented by critical minerals for SA and the African continent. Register now to join the Zoom webinar which takes place at 15H00 SA time: bit.ly/3Rr6uc1. #ESG

Congratulations @AntoAndreoni and Ha-Joon! I'm looking forward to the symposium and the work that you will do through the centre!

Highlights from our day at #COP29: We hosted a panel discussion on “Implementation of Sustainable Industrial Pathways: Developing a Pipeline of Projects for a Just Transition”. Our panel of experts from IDC, DBSA Bank, AFD_en 🇫🇷 🇪🇺, and British International Investment shared valuable insights on the