东京热

Following the success of the previous conferences, the聽Fifth Young Scholars Conference on Structural Change and Industrial Policy in Africa聽invites papers from young scholars whose work engages with these themes. We especially encourage research that takes a pluralist perspective. The purpose of this conference is to contribute to scholarship on structural change and industrial development and policy in Africa, specifically among young scholars.

Unemployment remains one of South Africa鈥檚 most pressing economic challenges. While job creation is a policy priority, the labour market is shaped by structural constraints, including weak infrastructure and a mismatch between skills and industry demand. Alongside these challenges, economic and technological shifts are reshaping employment patterns and raising critical questions about the future of work.

This SA-TIED and Econ3x3 policy dialogue, co-hosted with the 东京热鈥檚 (UJ) DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID). will bring together policymakers, researchers, and industry experts to explore strategies for employment growth in a changing economy. The discussion will examine industrial policy, labour market reforms, and skills development, as well as the impact of automation and AI on workforce transitions. Drawing on recent research and policy insights, the dialogue will assess how policy can support job creation, economic inclusion, and long-term workforce resilience. The event also marks the launch of the redesigned Econ3x3 website, a platform for accessible, policy-relevant economic research.

The future of industrial development in Africa
Accelerating SDG achievement through modern industrial policy

We extend a cordial invitation to you to join us for the Industrial Development Report 2024 Launch for Africa focused on Accelerating the Achievement of the SDGs in Africa through Modern Industrial Policy. This significant event is proudly organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID), hosted at the College of Business and Economics (CBE), 东京热 (UJ). As the world faces a poly-crisis marked by COVID-19, armed conflicts, and climate change-induced challenges鈥攖he road to recovery is becoming more complex. Unemployment, poverty, and hunger are on the rise, and issues like rapid technological change, population growth, and environmental degradation are only adding to the pressure. This launch event will bring together high-level policymakers to discuss key insights from the Industrial Development Report (IDR) 2024 and showcase best practices in industrial policy across Africa. The goal? To exchange knowledge and drive actionable solutions for the region鈥檚 industrial transformation in support of the SDGs.

Small Business, Inclusive Growth, and Industrial Policy in South Africa

The TIPS Forum aims to deepen the understanding of industrial policy in the context of the structural changes taking place. The Forum offers the opportunity for collective critical analysis of possible solutions that consider related opportunities and challenges, and further actions. The 2024 TIPS Forum seeks to deepen understanding of the small business sector in South Africa, how it is evolving, and the implications for industrial policy. The future of small business is core to an inclusive industrial policy in South Africa. Far fewer people earn livelihoods from their own businesses in South Africa than in other upper-middle-income countries. That reality is a core factor behind unusually high joblessness as well as deep inequalities in income and ownership. Industrial policy aimed at inclusive industrialisation must therefore seek a step change in the number of small businesses.

Following the success of the previous conferences, the聽Fourth Young Scholars Conference on Structural Change and Industrial Policy in Africa聽invites papers from young scholars whose work engages with these themes. We especially encourage research that takes a pluralist perspective. The purpose of this conference is to contribute to scholarship on structural change and industrial development and policy in Africa, specifically among young scholars.

The DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID), hosted at the College for Business and Economics (CBE), is inviting you to its three-day Economics of Innovation Training Workshop. This workshop is part of a project on the 鈥淐ontribution of science, technology and innovation to socio-economic development in South Africa鈥�, funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). The workshop follows the workshop offered on the economics of innovation in October 2023. It is open to students and innovation practitioners and policymakers, and no prior training in the economics of innovation is required. Participation in the course is free of charge, and the workshop will be in a virtual format. Participants will be able to attend any or all of the three days of the workshop.

The DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID), hosted at the College for Business and Economics (CBE), is inviting you to its two-day Economics of Innovation Training Workshop. The Economics of Innovation Workshop aims to develop a sound theoretical and empirical base in economics of innovation and innovation policy. The primary emphasis is on how concepts in innovation, innovation policy and management can be applied to socio-economic outcomes of economies, sectors, and firms, as well as exploring its applications in the South African context. The course builds on basic foundations in microeconomics and industrial policy, and open to students, and innovation practitioners and policymakers. This workshop is being organised as part of the project on the 鈥淐ontribution of science, technology and innovation to socio-economic development in South Africa鈥� commissioned by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).

The Rethinking Economics for Africa (REFA) Festival hosts a diverse range of speakers, student activists, prominent academics and civil society organisations from across the African continent and the globe.聽The REFA Festival provides participants with opportunities to exchange ideas and tools on how to build a movement for rethinking economics in our universities and society more broadly. This year the organisers are putting a special emphasis on ensuring participants from across the region can attend.

Financing Industrialisation in Africa

The fourth edition of the Industrial Policy for Policy Makers (IPPM) training programme will take place in September 2023, alongside the annual African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE). This year鈥檚 theme for IPPM is:聽Financing Industrialisation in Africa.聽The programme is a partnership between APORDE, the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID) and Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS). It is aimed at senior government officials from across Africa and will be held in Gauteng (Magaliesburg), South Africa, from the 4th to 8th September 2023.

Application submission closing date:聽15 June 2023|13:00 SAST

Industrial Policy in an era of global structural change: Implications for Southern Africa

The TIPS Forum aims to deepen the understanding of industrial policy in the context of the structural changes taking place. The Forum offers the opportunity for collective critical analysis of possible solutions that consider related opportunities and challenges, and further actions. The TIPS 2023 Forum will bring together academics, policymakers, civil society organisations, workers and practitioners to discuss these issues and share ideas on the way forward. TIPS is partnering with, and receiving financial support for the Forum from the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI) based at the 东京热. The Forum will be undertaken in association with the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (the dtic).

Following the success of the previous conferences, the聽Third Young Scholars Conference on Structural Change and Industrial Policy in Africa聽invites papers from young scholars whose work engages with these themes. We especially encourage research that takes a pluralist perspective. The purpose of this conference is to contribute to scholarship on structural change and industrial development and policy in Africa, specifically among young scholars.

Medical and healthcare innovations have the potential to revolutionise healthcare delivery, access and public health outcomes. The colloquium brings together some of the leading scholars in this field, associated with SARChI Industrial Development, to share some of their latest research. The colloquium will explore potential policy implications of recent innovations in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries for the improvement of healthcare practices and the enhancement of public health outcomes in developing countries.