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INVITATION: Celebrating 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations between South Africa and Turkey
The Wits Business School and Wits School of Governance, along with the Maarif Center for Turkish Studies, take great pleasure in inviting you to a panel discussion on Türkiye -South African economic relations and business diplomacy. In the more than 30 years of...
Project Packaging Support from Infrastructure South Africa
A major contributing factor with infrastructure investment needs not being met is attributed to insufficient investment in project preparation. To address these challenges and unlock the potential of infrastructure investments in South Africa, the National Treasury...
Digital Industrialisation – Challenges and Opportunities for African Countries
This event engages with debates on how developing countries could approach the challenges and opportunities associated with technological change, with a particular focus on the African continent. On one hand, it has been argued that the accompanying technological...
TRADE & INDUSTRIAL POLICY STRATEGIES NEWSLETTER
TIPS is an independent, non-profit economic research institution established in 1996 to support economic policy development. TIPS undertakes quantitative and qualitative research, project management, dialogue facilitation, capacity building and knowledge sharing. Its...
The Role of Masterplans in Industrial Policy
INVITE | TIPS DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUE 2024 If you wish to join, in-person at TIPS offices, 234 Lange Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa or virtually via Zoom please register below. Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) invites you to a...
BUSA Weekly Economic Update 26 June 2024
BUSA Weekly Economic Bulletin 210624 B
7th Annual SADC Industrialisation Week (SIW) from 28 July – 2 August 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
The Republic of Zimbabwe, through the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), in partnership with SADC Secretariat and SADC Business Council (SADC BC), will host the 7th Annual SADC Industrialisation Week (SIW) from 28 July – 2 August 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The...
TIPS Annual Forum 2024 | Small Business, Inclusive Growth and Industrial Policy in South Africa
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), in partnership with DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI), the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Absa Bank, invites you to the 2024 Annual TIPS Forum with the...
South Africa in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Impact and Renewal
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) invites you to a hybrid Development Dialogue on South Africa in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Impact and Renewal.Date: Wednesday 26 June at 09:30 – 11:00 AM (SAST) 09:30 – 09:40 Opening Remarks and...
Save the date: 7th SADC Industrialization Week 2024 (29 July – 02 August 2024)
World Economic Forum (WEF) Survey 2024/25
Dear members The World Economic Forum and its Partner Institute, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), invite EDASA members to participate in the Executive Opinion Survey 2024/25 to assess South Africa's level of competitiveness in international comparison. This annual...
Development Dialogue: Developing the Renewable Energy Industrial Value Chain
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) invites you to a hybrid Development Dialogue on Developing the Renewable Energy Industrial Value Chain on Thursday 30 May at 13:00 – 15:00 PM (SAST). AGENDA 13:00 – 13:10 Opening Remarks and Moderator: Muhammed Patel...
Update: Change in Webinar Platform – Lessons from Australia: Integrating high levels of renewable energy and distributed energy resources (DER) on the grid
Dear Colleague Our apologies for this inconvenience, but as a result of major technical problems with Microsoft Teams Webinar 1000, we have had to make a tough decision to move our webinar platform to Zoom Webinar 1000. So, please can you register again to attend the...
Lessons from Australia: Integrating high levels of renewable energy and distributed energy resources (DER) on the grid
Lessons from Australia: Integrating high levels of renewable energy and distributed energy resources (DER) on the grid DATE: Wednesday 27 March 2024 TIME: 09h00 to 11h15 SA time (GMT+2) PLATFORM: MS Teams Webinar COST: No cost, free-of-charge, all welcome Hosted by:...
City of Toronto’s Circular Economy drives Economic Growth
The City of Toronto’s Circular Economy Procurement Implementation Plan and Framework has become a major tool to utilise municipal spending as a way to drive economic growth, enhance social prosperity, and move towards a zero waste city. [button...
Summary of National Budget 2024/25 for Individuals
Dear EDASA Member Please click below for a summary of the National Budget 2024/25 implications for individuals. The Summary is courtesy of Alexander Forbes. [button link="https://edasa.net.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/26086-IC-Budget-speech-Lighthouse-2024-02.pdf"...
SONA 2024
Get the full SONA 2024 speech here. As usual, plenty of economic development projects to be proud of and new opportunities to unlock for your region. Click...
AWIEF Growth Accelerator for South Africa in Partnership with Nedbank – Call for Applications
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) calls for applications for the 2024 cohort AWIEF Growth Accelerator for South Africa, in partnership with Nedbank. Implemented since 2017, AWIEF Growth Accelerator is a flagship enterprise...
Weekly Economic Brief from BUSA
SADC Business Council’s Forum on “Investing in People and Unlocking Potentials in Southern Africa”
Dear Members The SADC Industrialisation Forum will take place from the 26 - 27 February 2024, in Johannesburg, convened by the SADC Business Council. With the theme "Investing in People and Unlocking Potentials in Southern Africa," the forum marks a milestone in...
Africa Energy Storage – Strengthening Energy Supply and Storage Deployment
Dear members RENPOWER is happy to announce their first event in Africa for 2024 which will be dedicated to a key topic that is highly needed to be discussed to continue driving the just-energy transition: RENPOWER Africa Energy Storage – Strengthening Energy Supply...
Wishing all EDASA members a successful and fulfilling economic development strategy in 2024
Sustainable Industrial Development
Sustainable industrialisation is the maintenance and expansion of industrial capacity in a manner that is socially inclusive and environmentally responsible. Read the latest report by the IDC so that you can incorporate this thinking in your local industrial...
Economic and Employment Trends in South Africa December 2023
Please find attached the latest report on Economic and Employment Trends in SA, December 2023 Economic and...
Kush Kulture Cannabis Industry Magazine Edition 1
Dear Members Many of you expressed interest in receiving the Kush Kulture Magazine, which profiles the Cannabis Industry and covers various important topics. We have now uploaded the first edition onto the EDASA eLearning Platform, https://headstart.talentlms.com/. We...
Promoting cannabis and hemp industry
It is said that over 50,000 unique industrial, edible and pharmaceutical products can be produced from the cannabis and hemp plant. In the cultivation processing, distribution and sale of these products, thousands of jobs and hundreds of enterprises are created. For...
Cannabis and hemp sector development
EDASA would like to do a quick survey as to which of our members' localities have a Cannabis and/or Hemp sector development focus. Please email info@edasa.net.za with either YES or NO. Thank you EDASA Team
Reminder – Reminder – Reminder – Durban Innovation Summit 2023
Get ready to embark on a journey of innovation like never before! Innovate Durban is thrilled to invite you to our 8th annual Innovation Festival - a celebration of all things innovation in our vibrant city of Durban! 📅 Save the Date: 15 November 2023 🏨 Venue: Hilton...
New Solutions: The Future of AI-Enabled Smart Cities
EThekwini Municipality's The Durban EDGE and Information Management Unit in partnership with Innovate Durban and the US Embassy and Consulate of South Africa in Durban will be hosting a Seminar titled "New Solutions | The Future of A.I. Enabled Smart Cities" ....
Africa Trade and Economic Co-operation (AGOA)
South Africa will host the Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation (AGOA) forum in early November, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has confirmed. [button...
EDASA Economic Development Primer
These one-page flyers and short videos describe the "why" and impact of core economic development strategies, including business retention and expansion; marketing and business attraction; entrepreneurship and small business development; workforce development;...
Call for Proposals: Natural Resources and Energy Technologies
TIA is calling for the submission of funding applications for developing innovative natural resource and energy technologies. The technological focus areas include: Natural Resources Water and Sanitation: Digitisation for water and wastewater treatment plants, water...
Netherlands Economic Mission to SA on Circular Economy
Dear Sir/Madam, The embassy of the Netherlands in South Africa, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Holland Circular Hotspot would like to draw your attention to an economic mission to South Africa that will take place from 15 until 20 October 2023. The economic...
Career Transition Tips for Senior Women Professionals
Dear EDASA Member In today's fast-paced professional landscape, career transitions are becoming increasingly common and vital. Whether you're looking to pivot to a new industry, take on more leadership responsibilities, or simply align your career with your evolving...
INVITATION TO MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SESSION WITH BUSA
INVITATION TO MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SESSION Dear EDASA Member, We are pleased to invite you, and your respective members, to an engagement session organised by Business Unity South Africa, which will be hosted by Cas Coovadia, CEO of BUSA and Martin Kingston, the Chair of...
Welcome to 8th Africa Agribusiness and Science Week
Harry Gwala Development Agency – Call to Investors
Harry Gwala Development Agency – Investment Summit
Climate Pathways and a Just Transition for South Africa – NBI Reports
Dear Members I hope this email finds you well. Climate Mitigation, De-Carbonisation and Just Transitions are not just buzzwords that we hear about these days, but represent potential economic development opportunities for your region. For your information, please...
Making sustainable biofuels work for smallholder farmers and rural households
REMODELLING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KWAZULU-NATAL: PROMOTING EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION, GOOD GOVERNANCE, AGILE LEADERSHIP AND A CONDUCIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
REMODELLING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KWAZULU-NATAL:PROMOTING EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION, GOOD GOVERNANCE, AGILE LEADERSHIP AND A CONDUCIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT GSB&L WEBINAR SERIES - HOSTED BY THE ACTING DEAN AND HEAD OF THE GSB&L, PROFESSOR ANA MARTINS...
Financing Economic Development in Local Municipalities in South Africa
Dear Members. The linked Webinar covers some relevant issues and offers some useful tips on Financing Economic Development in SA, especially post COVID-19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FiWr-kGjDQ
South Africa’s SONA 2023 – The Full Speech
Click on the link below to access the full speech by the President of South Africa, Hon. Cyril Ramaphosa. Many economic development opportunities highlighted. [button...
Study confirms €1 trillion Africa’s extraordinary green hydrogen potential
Africa is capable of producing 50 million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2035, according to a new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and others. [button...
EDASA
Ongoing professional development is key to the success of Economic Development Agencies and their teams. It is a known fact that the key competitive advantage of an economic development agency is the skills of its team. At EDASA, we strive to offer our members...
Welcome Message from the Board of EDASA
Business Unity SA Weekly Economic Update
A useful overview of the global and national economic trends
Germany eyes a piece of South Africa’s new energy ‘gold rush’
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck began a five-day trip to Namibia and South Africa Sunday, part of a push to secure new energy resources for Europe’s biggest economy to compensate for the cut-off from Russian gas supplies. During his first stop in the Namibian...
US – AFRICA Leaders’ Summit
President Biden is hosting leaders from across the African continent in Washington, DC on December 13-15, 2022, for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The Summit will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the importance of...
Revitalisation of Rural and Township Economy Gathers Momentum
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Nomalungelo Gina has assured Members of Parliament that the department is in the process of rolling out interventions that will see the rural and township economy occupying its rightful place in the mainstream...
The Pakistan Africa Trade and Development Conference and Exhibition
Welcome to The Pakistan Africa Trade and Development Conference and Exhibition. The 3rd rendition of Pakistan-Africa is taking place in South Africa this November from 30 November...
Municipal Investment Competitiveness Index
Dear Member SALGA's Municipal Investment Competitiveness Index is now available online at: ...
EDASA Economic Development Primer
These slides and short videos describe the "why" and the impact of core economic development strategies, including business retention and expansion; marketing and business attraction; entrepreneurship and small business development; workforce development; and foreign...
South Africa’s Energy Crises Response
The President of the Republic of South Africa (PROSA) has made wide ranging reforms to the South African energy sector. While this is aimed at easing the current energy challenges faced, these reforms represent a massive economic development opportunity for local...
Ethekwini Economy at a Glance
Globally - leaders from various sectors met in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF). The objectives of this year’s WEF is to find solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges including the impacts of the war in Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic. Ultimately the...
The Real Economy Bulletin First Quarter
The Real Economy Bulletin is a TIPS review of quarterly trends, developments and data in the real economy, together with a comprehensive analysis of the main manufacturing industries and key data in Excel format. [button...
South Africa’s 1st Quarter Economic Overview
Dear Members Please see attached SA's 1st Quarter 2022 Economic Overview
South African 1st Quarter Economic Overview
Dear members Please find attached the 2022 Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Data Analysis for your information. Kind Regards, The Edasa Team
Framework for a Just Transition in South Africa
The Presidential Climate Commission is a multi-stakeholder body established by the President of the Republic of South Africa to advise on the country’s climate change response and pathways to a low-carbon climate-resilient economy and society. The Framework for a Just...
World Competitiveness Survey 2022
Dear members, You are hereby informed that the Productivity SA will be conducting an IMD World Competitiveness Survey on the 31 March 2022. Members who are interested in participating in the Survey kindly click on the link below....
Post Event Recording: The South African Energy Transition Journey, with Andy Calitz of FutureEnergy
The South African Energy Transition Journey, with Andy Calitz of FutureEnergy Date: 23 February 2022 Time: 10h00 to 12h00 SAST Platform: Zoom Webinar Hosted by: EE Business Intelligence With: Standard Bank and Sasol Moderated by: Chris Yelland, managing...
Budget Speech 2022
Read the latest Budget Speech by Minister of Finance, the Hon. Enoch Godongwana
Online: Economic Insights 2.0: Power, Production, People
To industrialise South Africa, to revive the once robust manufacturing sector, tourism, agriculture, and other large contributors to GDP, will require all stakeholders to collaborate and find solutions. Government and regulators must create a conducive environment,...
Jobs Fund 2022 – Applications now open
The Jobs Fund (a programme of the National Treasury) was established to test innovative employment models. The Jobs Fund has over years been successful in crowding in funding, ideas, innovation and technical expertise from the market. To date (as of 31 December 2021)...
Economic Outlook and Budget Speech 2022
There’s still time to join Isaah Mhlanga, Executive Chief Economist at Alexander Forbes, as he discusses the recent economic developments and their expected impact. He will be joined by Professor Mzukisi Qobo, Head of the Wits School of Governance and member of...
Battery Storage Value Chain Creation in Southern Africa: Findings and Perspectives
Invitation: Online stakeholder engagement workshop Battery Storage Value Chain Creation in Southern Africa: Findings and Perspectives You, your colleagues, business associates, friends and all interested persons are cordially invited to a stakeholder engagement...
Vacancy Partnership Lead – Innovate Durban
Are you a dynamic and high performing individual who has what it takes to be a PARTNERSHIP LEAD? Innovate Durban is a Non-profit Organisation aimed at supporting innovators and developing the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in KwaZulu-Natal. We are needing to...
Request for Useful Economic Development Resources
Dear Members, EDASA is constantly looking for useful resources such as reports, academic papers, and events, etc. that would be beneficial to Economic Development Practitioners especially in these challenging times. Should you have or know of any resources or events,...
Atlantic Ocean Sustainable, Profitable and Resilient Aquaculture
All Atlantic Ocean Sustainable, Profitable and Resilient Aquaculture (ASTRAL) is a Horizon 2020 collaborative project that focuses on integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) farming and defines, supports and promotes this type of sustainable aquaculture production...
IDC Post Unrest Recovery Fund Options
SAPOA/IDCIDC POST UNREST BUSINESS RECOVERY FUND ENGAGEMENT
SAPOA/IDCIDC POST UNREST BUSINESS RECOVERY FUND ENGAGEMENT WEBINAR Event Date 04/08/2021 Event Time 10:00 Event End Date 04/08/2021 Event End Time 11:30 Synopsis The purpose of the webinar: Inform members of SAPOA of the recovery package Unpack the qualifying criteria...
Counting the Costs of Looting – July 2021
Trade & Investment Opportunities between KZN and Mauritius – Online Seminar
TIKZN in partnership with the Economic Development Board of Mauritius cordially invites you to a virtual event on Trade and Investment Opportunities between KwaZulu-Natal and Mauritius on Wednesday, the 26th May 2021 @ 09:00am (South African time) on Zoom. The...
Global Investment Convention 2021 Digital Edition
Crescendo Worldwide has organised the “Global Investment Convention- Digital Edition”, starting from 15th June to 16th June 2021, to which we are inviting Potential Asian Investor Companies who are looking at Africa as an investment destination. Details of Convention:...
Budget 2021 – highlights
SONA 2021
South African COVID-19 Vulnerability Index – STATS SA
The South African COVID-19 Vulnerability Index (SA CVI) aims to statistically and spatially identify vulnerable populations that are more likely to be adversely affected should COVID-19 spread in the affected area. The Index uses Census 2011 data and eight indicators...
Virtual Cabinet Meeting, 18 November 2020
Statement on the virtual Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Presidential Investment Summit 2020
2020 Investment Announcements
13/11/2020 PRESIDENT TO LEAD THIRD SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the third South Africa Investment Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday 17 and 18 November 2020 as part of expanding South Africa’s efforts to grow domestic and international investment. In 2018 President Ramaphosa embarked on a R1,2...
French firms set to make R14bn in fresh investment pledges to South Africa
French firms set to make R14bn in fresh investment pledges to South Africa 4TH NOVEMBER 2020 BY: TERENCE CREAMER - CREAMER MEDIA EDITOR French Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness Minister Franck Riester, who is leading a business delegation to South Africa this...
Invitation to National Workshop: Aquaculture Developent Bill
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries is in the process of soliciting further inputs from aquaculture industry stakeholders on drafting the Aquaculture Development Bill. [button...
Affiliation to FutureLearn
EDASA is pleased to announce our Affiliation to FutureLearn, who gives our members access to hundreds of additional courses for FREE. Please take advantage of this unique opportunity by visiting www.edasa.net.za and clicking on the Learn tab. Happy Learning The EDASA...
Call for Expression of Interest – Tilapia Selective Breeding Programme
Call for Expressions of Interest Development of a Tilapia Selective Breeding Programme 1. Introduction Msingi is an industry development organization working in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda) that aims to support the growth of high potential...
Foreign Investor Policy Preferences and Experiences in Developing Countries, World Bank Report, October 2020
This paper provides insights to inform government efforts to attract and retain foreign direct investment, by analyzing the results of a survey of more than 2,400 affiliates of multinational enterprises across 10 middle-income countries. The paper explores corporate...
Annual Investment Meeting – 2020
AIM Digital is the largest deal-making virtual platform for the global investment community launched by the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Annual Investment Meeting. With the theme “Reimagining Economies: The Move Towards a Digital, Sustainable and Resilient Future,”...
Transitioning to a Circular Economy provides hope in a post-pandemic world, Chris Whyte
As we emerge, hopefully, from the lockdowns initiated by the pandemic that gripped the world, we are left with the tattered remains of our economy and a sense of shock embraces us as we strategize how to get back to where we were and save the economy. In doing so we...
World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2020
Against the backdrop of a raging and devastating pandemic, the world economy is projected to shrink by 3.2 per cent in 2020. Under the baseline scenario, GDP growth in developed countries will plunge to –5.0 per cent in 2020, while output of developing countries will...
GroFin – small and growing business fund – application deadline 31 December 2021
Since its inception in 2004, GroFin has invested in 735 SMEs and sustained nearly 90,000 jobs. Headquartered in Mauritius, we offer financing and support to SGBs in 14 countries in Africa and the Middle East. We focus on small businesses operating in education,...
World Bank Group: Doing Business 2020
Doing Business 2020 is the 17th in a series of annual studies investigating the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that...
CDE: Are we asking the right questions about Economic Recovery
No-one knows what the long-term economic effects of the Covid-19 epidemic will be. The massive disruption attendant on a global lockdown has thrown supply chains into turmoil, pushed tens of millions of the workers into (at least) temporary unemployment, and caused...
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2020
In September 2015, the United Nations launched the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a beautiful blueprint for global peace and prosperity. In adopting the 2030 Agenda, countries demonstrated a remarkable determination to take bold and transformative steps to...
National Treasury Briefing
Briefing by National Treasury on Financial implications of COVID-19 on both the economy and budget
The future of work in South Africa
How can South Africa embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to rekindle economic growth and transformation, revitalise skills, and create high-quality jobs in large numbers?1 And how can the country mitigate the risk that the 4IR will lead to job losses –...