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Inflation Trends in SA and the case for a lower inflation Target
In this insightful presentaton, Mr Nkosiphindile “Nkosie” Shange, Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) explored the latest inflation trends in South Africa, currently tracking below the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) target. What does this mean for the economy and is it time to re-evaluate our inflation targeting framework. This presentation unpacked the drivers behind current inflation dynamics, assessed the economic implications, and explored whether there is merit in advocating for a lower inflation target in South Africa.
Spending Reviews: Topics, methodology and findings
Since 2013, GTAC’s Public Expenditure and Policy Analysis (PEPA) unit has guided the production of over 270 spending reviews across various sectors. This booklet presents a selection of these reviews in the form of one-page infographics, designed to summarise key findings and enhance accessibility for a broader audience. The infographics cover diverse areas including education, health, peace and security, public services, economic development, and community and social development. A complete list of all spending reviews conducted is included. The format is suitable for A5 printing and aims to improve the reach and impact of technical analyses by presenting them in a clear, visual, and engaging format.
Boitumelo Mashilo Joins Global Dialogue on Scaling Up Social Infrastructure Investment
During the month of April Mr Boitumelo Mashilo, one of GTAC’s own from the Capital Projects Appraisal Unit, joined global leaders in infrastructure and development financing at a high-level workshop on social infrastructure investment held in Paris. Convened by the...
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Boitumelo Mashilo Joins Global Dialogue on Scaling Up Social Infrastructure Investment
During the month of April Mr Boitumelo Mashilo, one of GTAC’s own from the Capital Projects Appraisal Unit, joined global leaders in infrastructure and development financing at a high-level workshop on social infrastructure investment held in Paris. Convened by the...
The Jobs Fund is inviting applications in the green and informal sector as part of its 12th funding round
The Jobs Fund, is one of the largest challenge funds globally and is now taking applications in its 12th funding round. Since its launch in 2011, the Jobs Fund through its 11 Funding rounds has catalysed innovative job creation interventions creating 210,719 permanent...
Project in the spotlight
GTAC has partnered with Development Southern Africa on a special issue of the journal titled “Spending Reviews and the Evolution of South African Public Finance Management Reforms”. The special issue is a collection of articles that offer a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of spending reviews, from their early roots in budget innovations in the United States to their adaptation within South Africa’s unique fiscal context. The collection is authored by members of GTAC’s Public Expenditure and Policy Analysis Unit.
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Inflation Trends in SA and the case for a lower inflation Target Webinar
27 June 2025
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the latest inflation trends in South Africa, currently tracking below the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) target. What does this mean for the economy and is it time tore-evaluate our inflation targeting framework. Presented by Mr Nkosiphindile “Nkosie” Shange, Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), this session will unpack the drivers...
PPP Foundation Training
1 – 3 October 2025
The three-day PPP Foundation Training programme is aimed at national and provincial government officials, and the private sector. The training programme is as follows: SA’s PPP regulatory frameworkPPP inceptionPPP feasibility studyPPP procurementIntroduction to standardised PPP provisionsPPP contract managementIntroduction to project finance; project finance structures & project documentationTypical risk allocation in PPPsGroup work: Compiling a risk matrixIntroduction to toolkit for tourismTypes...
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