Image
Blog
Introduction The South African constitution includes a number of socioeconomic rights, such as the right to education and access to housing, food, and healthcare. Nevertheless, the constitution qualifies some of the socioeconomic rights by the...
November 2023
Macro-fiscal analysis
News
SA-TIED representatives recently participated in the Inequality, Work, and Nature Conference , held on 8 and 9 November 2023. This collaborative effort, led by The Presidency, The EU, and the African Centre of Excellence for...
November 2023
Climate and energy
Reform implementation
News
Richard Kima, a Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER / SA-TIED, will present research at the Academic Seminar Series that will be held on 6 November, 2023 at the University of Pretoria. His paper, "Estimating the Macroeconomic...
November 2023
Climate and energy
News
Nomvuyo Guma, Chief Director for Microeconomic Policy at the National Treasury, and policy lead on SA-TIED work stream 6 recently presented a research paper at the International Winelands Conference hosted by Stellenbosch University. The conference...
October 2023
Reform implementation
News
SA-TIED marked a significant milestone on 13 October 2023, by hosting an inaugural National Treasury Secure Data Facility (NTSDF) data lab roadshow at the University of Pretoria . The event featured a presentation by the...
October 2023
Enterprise development
Public revenue
Labour market and inequality
Macro-fiscal analysis
Climate and energy
Reform implementation
In the media
Nomvuyo Guma, Chief Director for Microeconomic Policy at the National Treasury, and policy lead on SA-TIED´s Work stream 6, recently featured on Kaya FM's Pivot Point show, discussing her crucial role within the SA-TIED programme...
SEPTEMBER 2023
Reform implementation
Blog
Data is the key to informed decision-making in today's rapidly changing world. As nations strive to address complex economic challenges, data-driven insights have become indispensable. South Africa is no exception, facing issues like declining GDP...
SEPTEMBER 2023
News
SA-TIED hosted a special session at the Economic Society of South Africa's 2023 Biennial Conference, held from the 12th to the 14th of September at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria. This event was a...
SEPTEMBER 2023
News
SA-TIED researcher Mthokozisi Tshuma actively contributed to a panel discussion at the inaugural Public Economics Conference held from 6 – 7 September 2023. The conference aimed to spotlight government’s initiatives to boost job creation and...
September 2023
News
August holds special significance in South Africa, marked by Women's Day on the 9th. It is a time to honour women's extraordinary courage and resilience in the struggle for equality and freedom. During this month...
AUGUST 2023
In the media
An SA-TIED research paper and blog post were recently featured in Railway Gazette International, a UK-based magazine renowned for providing the latest news from the railway industry, including operations, infrastructure, and the supply sector. Authored...
AUGUST 2023
In the media
An SA-TIED research paper and blog post were recently featured in the Railways Africa Magazine and on the magazine's podcast – Coffee with the Editor. Authored by Sarah Truen, the blog post " Unlocking Efficiency...
August 2023
News
SA-TIED research assistants recently completed the specialised training programme, "Data Wrangling with STATA: How to manage your empirical research project," offered by the University of Cape Town's Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit...
JULY 2023
Blog
In celebration of South Africa's Women's Month, SA-TIED is spotlighting exceptional women with the 'Breaking Barriers, Building Economies: Women in Economic Policy' campaign. Among these leaders is Nadine Riedel, whose journey in economics and economic...
AUGUST 2023
Blog
In celebration of South Africa's Women's Month, SA-TIED is spotlighting women driving change in economics. Through the 'Breaking Barriers, Building Economies: Women in Economic Policy' campaign, we highlight their achievements, challenges, and invaluable contributions. Pumla...
AUGUST 2023
Blog
As part of the SA-TIED ‘Breaking Barriers, Building Economies: Women in Economic Policy' initiative, Georgina Ryan emerges as a visionary force driving economic transformation. With a research-driven foundation and a master's in development studies, Georgina's...
AUGUST 2023