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A PDF document providing a high-level review of South Africa’s economic performance and key policy developments between 2001 and 2003, with a focus on labour demand and human resource development.

Who it is for:

public sector decision-makers, policy analysts, government programme managers, human resource developers, public finance professionals

How to act on it:

Download or open the document in a browser from the GTAC Knowledge Hub page

This is a PDF document from a 2016 public lecture by Prof Mthuli Ncube, hosted on the GTAC Knowledge Hub. It covers theories on institutions and policy design, their impact on economic growth, and relevance to trade and industry in South Africa. The resource is freely available for download or online viewing.

Who it is for:

public sector policymakers, academics, practitioners, students, and researchers in economic development and public finance

How to act on it:

Visit the GTAC Knowledge Hub page and click 'Download' or 'Open in Browser'

A detailed cost comparison study between the current no-fee school funding subsidy in Kwa-Zulu Natal and the national norms and standards. The report is available as a Microsoft Excel file for download or viewing online.

Who it is for:

government officials, education policymakers, public finance analysts, and researchers involved in education funding

How to act on it:

Visit the GTAC Knowledge Hub and select the resource to download or view it in a browser

A Microsoft Excel file containing a logframe-based gap analysis comparing the no-fee school funding subsidy in Kwa-Zulu Natal with national norms and standards. The file is intended for use by government officials, educators, and policymakers to assess funding adequacy and identify gaps in school financing.

Who it is for:

public sector officials, education finance analysts, government programme managers, Kwa-Zulu Natal education administrators

How to act on it:

Download or open the file directly from the GTAC Knowledge Hub website

A Microsoft Excel file containing a costing analysis on the impact of dignity packs for learners in Gauteng. It is intended for use by government planners, finance officers, and education sector officials to assess the financial and developmental implications of dignity pack distribution.

Who it is for:

government programme planners, public finance managers, education sector officials in Gauteng

How to act on it:

Download or open the file in a browser from the GTAC Knowledge Hub

A Microsoft Excel file containing detailed costings for mass participation programmes managed by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture. The document is intended for use by public sector professionals to support budgeting, planning, and evaluation of government initiatives in human development.

Who it is for:

public sector officials, government programme managers, financial analysts, project implementers

How to act on it:

Download the file from the Knowledge Hub or open it in the browser using the provided link

GTAC provides access to all Requests for Information, including those that are advertised, closed, and cancelled, along with related outcomes where applicable. This enables stakeholders to participate in information-gathering phases of procurement and project planning.

Who it is for:

suppliers, consultants, and other stakeholders

How to act on it:

visit the RFIs section on the GTAC website to view and respond to RFI documents

The presentation by Antonio Andreoni on industrial policy models, packages, and institutions is available as a PDF for download. It provides insights into different approaches to industrial policy, focusing on economic sectors, employment, and policy analysis.

Who it is for:

public sector officials, researchers, economists, policy analysts, and students interested in industrial policy

How to act on it:

Visit the GTAC Knowledge Hub page and click the 'Download' button to access the PDF file

A PDF publication from 2016 that presents findings on why South Africa’s plastics industry is underperforming, based on a study by the Centre for Competition Regulation and Economic Development at the University of Johannesburg. The document focuses on policy analysis, economic development, and trade & industry issues.

Who it is for:

public sector decision-makers, policy analysts, economic development practitioners, government officials in trade and industry

How to act on it:

Download the PDF or open it in the browser via the provided links on the GTAC Knowledge Hub webpage

The document 'Kapueja Lethu 2020 a' is available for download as a PDF from the GTAC Knowledge Hub. It explores international cooperation in health through the case of the Cuban Medical Brigade and WHO Surge Team in South Africa.

Who it is for:

researchers, academics, public sector policymakers, health policy analysts

How to act on it:

Visit the GTAC Knowledge Hub webpage and click the 'Download' or 'Open in Browser' button to access the PDF

This document provides a detailed analysis of demographic trends affecting youth in South Africa, focusing on population growth momentum due to past high fertility rates. It is available for free download through the GTAC Knowledge Hub.

Who it is for:

researchers, public sector officials, policy analysts, and anyone interested in South Africa's demographic trends

How to act on it:

Visit the GTAC Knowledge Hub website and navigate to the publication page to download the PDF

This is a research publication by Prof Alex van den Heever on social security policy in South Africa. It provides insights into how social security contributes to economic and social development, with focus areas including women, youth, children, and people with disabilities.

Who it is for:

public sector policymakers, academics, practitioners in social protection and development

How to act on it:

Visit the GTAC Knowledge Hub webpage and use the 'Download' or 'Open in Browser' option