Presentation of SA-TIED Working Paper at African Development Bank’s Research Seminar

An SA-TIED work-in-progress Working Paper will be presented on 23 January 2025, at the African Development Bank’s Research Seminar by SA-TIED Researche Fellow Aimable Nsabimana.

The Working Paper, titled "How does Automation Affect Firms and Labor Markets in Developing Countries?", explores the effects of automation technology on firm productivity, employment patterns,and wages in South Africa.The presentation will detail how automation has reshaped manufacturing sector performance and labor market outcomes, offering insights into both the opportunities and challenges it presents.

Key findings include:

• Economic and labor market impacts: Automation has significantly boosted productivity, wages, and employment within automating firms, while creating wage and employment pressures for non-automating firms.¨
• Policy implications: The analysis emphasizes the importance of policy measures to support economic development while addressing the negative spillover effects on non-automating firms.
• Reshaping employment dynamics: Automation affects workers across skill levels, with far-reaching implications for the future of employment in South Africa.

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