Industrial policy is once again central to global debates on economic growth and development. Governments worldwide are deploying new strategies to stay competitive amid geopolitical shifts, climate imperatives and rapid technological change. South Africa is no exception.
The International Economic Partnership (IEP) Programme invites you to listen to a four-part webinar series on industrial policy. The fourth and final session, chaired by Margaux G, focuses on The Role of Development Finance in Industrial Policy. This webinar explores how development finance can catalyse investment, innovation, and inclusive economic growth, while aligning with broader macroeconomic and sustainability goals.
Together Antonio Adreoni, Adria Rius, Annie Sugrue, Diana Smallridge, Michael Jacobs and Pamela Mondliwa discuss the effectiveness of South Africa’s development finance architecture in supporting industrial policy objectives, while also identifying forward-looking reforms, informed by international experiences and comparative best practices. What aspects of design and coordination are working well, and what needs improvement? What international lessons can strengthen coherence and alignment across institutions? And which key reforms should be prioritised to accelerate industrialisation and sustainable growth?
