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 policymakers and experts for a four-part webinar series on industrial policy. The second of these webinars is chaired by Lauralyn Kaziboni and focuses on the Role of Industrial Incentives in the South African Economy. This webinar critically examines the design, effectiveness, and future direction of South Africa’s industrial incentive framework as a driver of development.
In this webinar Matthew Stern, Annie Sugrue, Andreas Bertoldi, Dirk Willem te Velde and Khulekane Mathe explore how incentives can be better targeted, aligned with policy priorities, and made more accountable to deliver measurable impacts on investment, jobs, innovation, competitiveness, and inclusivity. Are current programmes well-targeted and aligned with national priorities? How can incentives promote equitable participation for women and historically disadvantaged groups? What lessons from international best practice can strengthen design and accountability? And which reforms should be prioritised to ensure long-term competitiveness and inclusive growth?
