The Trade, Industrial and Competition Policy Research Programme investigates how these policies can drive or constrain economic growth, productivity, and market efficiency. Join us in advancing knowledge through in-depth and rigorous research that shapes policies that promote innovation, fair competition, and sustainable development. The following are some topics and questions the research programme is interested in:

• Government's Role in Supporting Industries: What should the government’s role be in supporting different industries, and how does this vary across sectors?
• Impacts on South Africa's Economy: How do trade, industrial, and competition policies affect South Africa's productivity, economic growth, and labour market outcomes?
• Leveraging Technology: How can technology be utilised to address economic challenges and drive progress?
• Learning from Global Best Practices: Which international experiences offer valuable insights for developing best practices in the Southern African context?
• Identifying Constraints to Growth: What are the major barriers to economic growth, and how can they be overcome?