Small Business Organisations in South Africa: Why are they being ignored? February 28, 2022 Small business organisations in townships, inner city regions, and peri-urban areas can help boost the small business sector by becoming more effecti... South Africa’s macroeconomic risks after a decade of microeconomic turbulence February 15, 2022 Led by long-time friend of CDE, Professor Ricardo Hausmann, a team of development economists from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government r... Accelerating South Africa’s infrastructure programme. What is holding us back? February 7, 2022 South Africa’s infrastructure programme is a key pillar of the President’s economic recovery plan but no significant government-led infrastructure pr... The Siren Song of Localisation: Why localisation policy will not lead to industrialisation November 16, 2021 Localisation will not solve SA’s economic challenges, but will deepen them. The benefits of localisation policies are concentrated among a few firms... South Africa's fiscal policy choices November 9, 2021 For the first time, National Treasury called for public submissions prior to the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement, taking place on 11 November 20... What role can small and micro businesses play in achieving inclusive growth? June 29, 2021 Can small and micro businesses form the basis of a more inclusive economy in South Africa? To find answers to these questions, CDE convened a series...
