Media Statement: SA-TIED Phase III launch
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Source domain: treasury.gov.za
Collected on 28 June 2026
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Access to administrative datasets via the National Treasury Secure Data Facility (NTSDF)
The statement describes the NTSDF as linking anonymised administrative tax data and supporting researchers, with the facility directly informing government policy outputs.
- Who it is for
- researchers who can be supported to use anonymised administrative tax data
- How to act on it
- The document does not describe how researchers apply or how access is requested; it only states that the facility has supported researchers.
The document's recorded date is 24 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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A defining achievement of Phase II has been the growth of the National Treasury Secure Data Facility (NTSDF), one of the first such institutions in the Global South, which links anonymised administrative tax data.
SA-TIED Phase III research-policy partnership (2026 to 2029)
A new phase of the SA-TIED research-policy partnership is launched to deepen evidence-based economic policymaking in South Africa, by strengthening the link between research and policy implementation, expanding access to administrative datasets, and building state capability through training and integration within government.
- Who it is for
- government and research stakeholders involved in SA-TIED, including those who will use administrative datasets and participate in training
- How to act on it
- The document does not describe an application or enrolment route; it announces the launch and programme focus.
The document's recorded date is 24 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Phase III, running from 2026 to 2029, will consolidate and expand on these gains. It will focus on a set of core priorities, including strengthening the link between research and policy implementation, expanding access to administrative datasets and building state capability through training, skills development, and greater integration of research within government.
Training in economic modelling, econometrics, spatial analysis, and data science (Phase II achievements; continuing skills development in Phase III)
The statement reports that Phase II trained more than 200 participants in advanced economic modelling, econometrics, spatial analysis, and data science, and says Phase III will build state capability through training and skills development.
- Who it is for
- participants (including government participants) who will be trained in advanced economic and data skills
- How to act on it
- The document does not describe how to enrol or apply for training; it only reports training delivered and states Phase III will include training and skills development.
The document's recorded date is 24 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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More than 200 participants, half of them from government, have been trained in advanced economic modelling, econometrics, spatial analysis, and data science, building skills that will endure well beyond the programme's lifecycle.
Key Takeaways
- Document date: 25 March 2026
- Launch event: SA-TIED Phase II Close-Out Conference on 24 March 2026
- Programme: SA-TIED (Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development)
- Phase III duration: 2026 to 2029
- Lead/partners: National Treasury of South Africa, SARS, UNU-WIDER
- Financial support: European Union and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Phase II outputs: 130+ research papers; 65% authored/co-authored by South Africans; 63% with women authors/co-authors
- Phase II training: 200+ participants trained in economic modelling, econometrics, spatial analysis, and data science
- National Treasury Secure Data Facility (NTSDF): links anonymised administrative tax data; supported 65+ researchers in the past year
- Phase III focus: stronger research-to-policy implementation link; expanded access to administrative datasets; training/skills development; integration within government; public expenditure efficiency
- National Treasury of South Africa
- South African Revenue Service (SARS)
- United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
- European Union
- United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Deputy Minister of Finance Dr David Masondo
- Deputy Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu (SARS)
- Incoming UNU-WIDER Director Patricia Justino
- EU Deputy Ambassador Fulgencio Garrido Ruiz
- British High Commissioner Antony Phillipson
- Abena Larbi-Odam
- Cleopatra Mosana
Dates
Closing Date
24 March 2026