The Minister of Economic Development and the Deputy Minister of Economic Development are responsible for coordinating the development of the country’s New Growth Path and overseeing the work of key state entities engaged in economic development.
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The MTSF recognises the centrality of a growth path that addresses the economy’s structural constraints, expands the industrial base and creates decent work opportunities on a larger scale.
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The Economic Development Department held a number of Policy Platforms in association with different partners to strengthen its social dialogue efforts.
The Ministry in association with the Cape Times and the SA New Economics Network hosted a series of Policy Platforms entitled The Next Economy National Dialogue.
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The New Growth Path Framework
Government recently adopted the New Growth Path (NGP) as the framework for economic policy and the driver of the country’s jobs strategy
This booklet is the first in a series of publications on the New Growth Path.
This booklet has been produced as a public information resource. It is intended to help shop stewards, business representatives and government officials to communicate the contents of the NGP to a wider audience.
Communication and Media
Invitation to a public lecture by Prof. Joseph Stiglitz. Hosted by the Economic Development Department in partnership with the Mail & Guardian World renowned economist and Nobel Laureate Prof. Joseph Stiglitz is visiting South Africa...
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The Economic Development Department held a number of Policy Platforms in association with different partners to strengthen its social dialogue efforts. The Ministry in association with the Cape Times and the...
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Walmart | Massmart Merger
View press releases and other documents regarding the Walmart | Massmart Merger, from the EDD and Goverment.
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