Economics of Innovation Training Workshop

The DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID), hosted at the College for Business and Economics (CBE), is inviting you to its two-day Economics of Innovation Training Workshop. The Economics of Innovation Workshop aims to develop a sound theoretical and empirical base in economics of innovation and innovation policy. The primary emphasis is on how concepts in innovation, innovation policy and management can be applied to socio-economic outcomes of economies, sectors, and firms, as well as exploring its applications in the South African context. The course builds on basic foundations in microeconomics and industrial policy, and open to students, and innovation practitioners and policymakers. This workshop is being organised as part of the project on the “Contribution of science, technology and innovation to socio-economic development in South Africa” commissioned by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).

 19-20 October 2023 | Hybrid workshop

JBS Park| University of Johannesburg

Rethinking Economics for Africa Festival (REFA)

The Rethinking Economics for Africa (REFA) Festival hosts a diverse range of speakers, student activists, prominent academics and civil society organisations from across the African continent and the globe. The REFA Festival provides participants with opportunities to exchange ideas and tools on how to build a movement for rethinking economics in our universities and society more broadly. This year the organisers are putting a special emphasis on ensuring participants from across the region can attend.

07-08 September 2023|

WITS Science Stadium, Wits University| Johannesburg

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Industrial Policy for Policy Makers Programme (IPPM) 

Financing Industrialisation in Africa

The fourth edition of the Industrial Policy for Policy Makers (IPPM) training programme will take place in September 2023, alongside the annual African Programme on Rethinking Development Economics (APORDE). This year’s theme for IPPM is: Financing Industrialisation in Africa. The programme is a partnership between APORDE, the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID) and Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS). It is aimed at senior government officials from across Africa and will be held in Gauteng (Magaliesburg), South Africa, from the 4th to 8th September 2023

04-08 September 2023|

Johannesburg (Muldersdrift)|South Africa

Application submission closing date: 15 June 2023|13:00 SAST

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TIPS FORUM 

Industrial Policy in an era of global structural change: Implications for Southern Africa

The TIPS Forum aims to deepen the understanding of industrial policy in the context of the structural changes taking place. The Forum offers the opportunity for collective critical analysis of possible solutions that consider related opportunities and challenges, and further actions. The TIPS 2023 Forum will bring together academics, policymakers, civil society organisations, workers and practitioners to discuss these issues and share ideas on the way forward. TIPS is partnering with, and receiving financial support for the Forum from the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI) based at the University of Johannesburg. The Forum will be undertaken in association with the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (the dtic).

01-02 August 2023 | Hybrid Event

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Third Young Scholars Conference on Structural Change and Industrial Policy in Africa

Following the success of the previous conferences, the Third Young Scholars Conference on Structural Change and Industrial Policy in Africa invites papers from young scholars whose work engages with these themes. We especially encourage research that takes a pluralist perspective. The purpose of this conference is to contribute to scholarship on structural change and industrial development and policy in Africa, specifically among young scholars.

 13-14 June 2023 | Virtual Conference

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Colloquium on Innovation and Capabilities in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries

Medical and healthcare innovations have the potential to revolutionise healthcare delivery, access and public health outcomes. The colloquium brings together some of the leading scholars in this field, associated with SARChI Industrial Development, to share some of their latest research. The colloquium will explore potential policy implications of recent innovations in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries for the improvement of healthcare practices and the enhancement of public health outcomes in developing countries.

16 May 2023 (09:00-15:50)|Hybrid Event

JBS Park, LG021| University of Johannesburg

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