Formal/Informal Linkages in South Africa: Some Considerations
by VALODIA, I., 2006Research Report, Employment Growth & Development Initiative, Human Sciences Research Council
To know how the economy might meet the target of halving unemployment by 2014, the Employment Scenarios project investigated how the informal sector might grow. How much of the employment target is likely to be reached through growth in the informal economy? Is the informal sector likely to continue growing in the period leading up…
read more >>Exploring Economic Behaviour in South Africa’s Informal Economy
by VALODIA, I., DAVIES, R., THURLOW, J. & ALTMAN, M, 2008Research report prepared by the Employment, Growth and Development Initiative, Human Sciences Research Council for Conflict and Governance Facility (CAGE), October 2007
“This report contributes to a larger project of the Human Sciences Research Council, the School of Development Studies and IFPRI, which seeks to understand the competitive behaviour of informal firms in a growing economy. The main components of the project are a background conceptual paper; a social accounting matrix (SAM) that explores the relationship between…
read more >>Informal Traders Survey Questionnaire
by VALODIA, I, DAVIES, R,ALTMAN, M & THURLOW, J, 2008This is the Informal Traders Survey, deployed in support of the paper: Exploring Economic Behaviour in South Africa’s Informal Economy. It is provided as a research tool.
read more >>Formal-Informal economy linkages: Some conceptual and empirical issues
by VALODIA, I, DEVEY, R, DLAMINI, N & LEBANI, L, 2006Research Report, Employment Growth & Development Initiative, Human Sciences Research Council
This report contributes to a larger project on the competitive behaviour of informal firms in a growing economy. Valodia et al explore the idea of a ‘second economy’. Notwithstanding the conceptual problems associated with the idea of a second economy, its prominence in public policy debates offers a unique space to enhance the linkages between…
read more >>Municipal Case Studies: pursuing socio-economic through local procurement
by PHILLIPS,S.,MPOFU,M, 2009/10Research Report. Centre for Poverty Employment and Growth, Human Sciences Research Council
This report reviews a series of case studies where municipalities win South Africa sought to leverage their to promote socio-economic objectives. It is part of a larger study to support Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in developing its own procurement programme. A central question was to explore how dedicated programmes to achieve significant socio- economic objectives through…
read more >>Employment through procurement
by Global Sustainable Development, 2008Research report, Centre for Poverty Employment and Growth, Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria
In a concentrated economy, procurement by large companies and government can be an important way of stimulating small business entry and expansion. A programme of work was established at the HSRC to identify and promote approaches to leveraging Private Preferential Procurement for Employment and Value Creation. The project involved developing and disseminating a knowledge base…
read more >>An overview of preferential procurement in South Africa: Government initiatives and private sector responses
by VAN DER HEIJDEN,T., 2008Research report, Centre for Poverty Employment and Growth, Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria
Fostering the development and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is critically important to expanding employment and promoting economic inclusion, especially for historically disadvantaged groups and youth. However, South Africa’s has a highly concentrated formal sector, dominated by large and well-established companies. This creates significant barriers to entry for new SME’s. Supplying goods and…
read more >>Employment Creation Through the Provision of Social Development Services: Exploring the Options
by DU TOIT, R., 2005Development Southern Africa, 22:5, 657-671
The high unemployment rate in South Africa is a central concern of policy makers. Because there are only a few substantial labour intensive industries, led by the private sector, it has become essential to explore other less mainstream avenues for employment creation. The role of public works programmes has historically focused on the infrastructure sector,…
read more >>An Overview of Preferential Procurement in South Africa: Government Initiatives and Private Sector Responses
by VAN DER HEIJDEN, T., 2008Research Report. Centre for Poverty Employment and Growth, Human Sciences Research Council
Fostering the development and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is a key issue in increasing employment opportunities and raising personal incomes. In addition, supporting the growth of SMEs owned by previously disadvantaged groups, black women and young people is important for achieving a more equitable economy. However, given the structure of the formal…
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