Economic Research Southern Africa

Economic Research Southern Africa (ERSA) is a platform that supports the development of economic policy by connecting economic research to national policy debate and identifying areas of future research. Our network draws a broad and ...more

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October 31, 2025 00:35:23
Priced out: Africa’s voice on the cost of capital

Priced out: Africa’s voice on the cost of capital

The upcoming G20 Summit in November is the first G20 Summit to be held on the African continent. This historical event marks the continent’s...

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October 30, 2025 01:59:35
The Role of Development Finance in Industrial Policy

The Role of Development Finance in Industrial Policy

Industrial policy is once again central to global debates on economic growth and development. Governments worldwide are deploying new strategies to stay competitive amid...

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October 30, 2025 01:56:50
Public Procurement as an Industrial Policy Lever

Public Procurement as an Industrial Policy Lever

Industrial policy is once again central to global debates on economic growth and development. Governments worldwide are deploying new strategies to stay competitive amid...

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October 30, 2025 02:02:59
The Role of Industrial Incentives in the South African Economy

The Role of Industrial Incentives in the South African Economy

Industrial policy is once again central to global debates on economic growth and development. Governments worldwide are deploying new strategies to stay competitive amid...

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October 30, 2025 01:57:49
Growth Enhancing Infrastructure for Industrial Development

Growth Enhancing Infrastructure for Industrial Development

Industrial policy is once again central to global debates on economic growth and development. Governments worldwide are deploying new strategies to stay competitive amid...

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August 29, 2025 00:49:31
Lessons in Progress: What 30 Years of Education Policy Teach Us

Lessons in Progress: What 30 Years of Education Policy Teach Us

Thirty years ago, South Africa’s education system emerged from apartheid with a mission to dismantle entrenched inequalities. Since then, policy has undergone major reforms...

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