Reform implementation

This work stream is intended to support the implementation of structural reforms that are required to unlock higher levels of economic growth in South Africa. This work will be done with strong investments from both the National Treasury and the Presidency, both of which are jointly responsible for Operation Vulindlela (OV), an economic reform programme.

These reforms are seen as essential to sustainably boost growth and to create more inclusive growth. These include reforms in the network industries of electricity, digital communications, water, and freight transport —priorities because of their potential high impact on economic growth.

A government-wide project

Because OV is a government-wide project, this work stream is supported by a dedicated OV unit to monitor progress, escalate challenges, and provide support to fast-track implementation. The unit also provides independent monitoring of the reform process through progress reports. The OV unit currently consists of staff in National Treasury and the Presidency and draws on occasional expert advice from a wider network in South Africa.

Some of the goals for this project are already in bills before the South African Parliament, such as the Single Transport Economic Regulator (STER) Bill, which will create the required high-level legal framework for addressing regulatory gaps in freight rail. Research efforts will target the regulatory detail policymakers need to implement STER.

Additional topics for research will include:

  • Review of the regulatory environment, roles and responsibilities, and processes for issuing work permits
  • Development of a programmatic approach to private sector involvement in the development and management of source and bulk water infrastructure
News
SA-TIED
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
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SA-TIED
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
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SA-TIED
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
SA-TIED
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
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SA-TIED
To showcase key lessons from SA-TIED phase I, the programme produced a series of eight videos that feature the major accomplishments from each of the six work streams and the data lab. Watch all eight...
February 2022
Enterprise development
Public revenue
Labour market and inequality
Macro-fiscal analysis
Climate and energy
Reform implementation
Phase 1 regional growth
In the media
SA-TIED
During a speech to parliament on Thursday, South Africa’s Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, discussed the important work being carried out by the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme. Mboweni highlighted the achievements...
May 2021
Enterprise development
Public revenue
Labour market and inequality
Macro-fiscal analysis
Climate and energy
Reform implementation
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SA-TIED
During the months of April, May, and June, the SA-TIED programme will host six online policy dialogues as part of our SA-TIED Dialogues – Research into Policy series. As phase one of the SA-TIED programme...
March 2021
Enterprise development
Public revenue
Labour market and inequality
Macro-fiscal analysis
Climate and energy
Reform implementation
News
UNU-WIDER launched its newest programme ‘Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED)’ on 30 November 2017 in Pretoria, South Africa. Together with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and a number of South...
11 December 2017
Enterprise development
Public revenue
Labour market and inequality
Macro-fiscal analysis
Climate and energy
Reform implementation
Phase 1 regional growth