09:00 - 09:05 Welcome: Brief Introduction on the CBPEP and Aims of Event
Ms Lindiwe Ndlela, Acting Head, Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC)
09:05 - 09:35 Overview: Structural Transformation and the Challenge of Economic Growth in South Africa
Prof Haroon Bhorat, University of Cape Town
Macro-Economic Fundamentals and Global Growth
Dr Thabi Leoka, Independent Economist
Expenditure and Taxation: The Pursuit of Long-Run Growth
Prof Tania Ajam, University of Stellenbosch
Pro-Employment Macro-Economic Policies for Africa
Dr Gilad Isaacs, Institute for Economic Justice and Wits University
Moderator: Mr Ron Derby, Power fm
Trade, Exports and Firm Competitiveness
Prof Lawrence Edwards, University of Cape Town
Market Structure and Competition Policy in South Africa: Growth and Employment Challenges
Prof Liberty Mncube, Wits University
South Africa’s Energy Policy: Opportunities and Constraints for Economic Growth and Employment
Dr Kenneth Creamer, Wits University
South Africa’s Current Competition Policy Cases: The Search for Economic Growth
Ms Tamara Paremoer, Competition Commission
Moderator: Prof Haroon Bhorat, University of Cape Town
Opportunities and Constraints in Expanding Employment-Intensive Sectors
Prof Anthony Black, University of Cape Town and Prof Fiona Tregenna, University of Johannesburg
Growth and Employment in Agriculture: Key Opportunities and Constraints
Mr Wandile Sihlobo, Agricultural Business Chamber of SA
Growth and Employment in Clothing & Textiles: Key Opportunities and Constraints
Mr Etienne Vlok, South African Clothing and Textiles Workers Union
Trade Negotiations and Inclusive Growth: Opportunities and Risks
Prof Faizel Ismail, University of Cape Town
Moderator: Ms Kathy Nicolaou-Manias, CBPEP
The Green Economy
Dr Grové Steyn, Meridian Economics
Tourism
Ms Kate Rivett-Carnac, Independent Consultant
The Chemical Sector
Dr Rod Crompton, Wits University
Logistics and Transport Sector
Mr Derek Thomas, Letsema
Global Value Chains and Growth Opportunities for South Africa
Prof Mike Morris, University of Cape Town
Moderator: Mr Ron Derby, Power fm
16:50 - 17:00 Conclusions and Thanks
Mr Glen Fisher, CBPEP
09:00 - 09:05 Welcome
Ms Kathy Nicolaou-Manias, CBPEP
Dr Neva Makgetla, Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies
Mr Stuart Theobald, Intellidex
Mr Mike Brown, etf-SA.co.za
Moderator: Ms Pippa Green, South African Press Council
The Role of the Fiscus - Limits and Opportunities
Prof Michael Sachs, Wits University
Schooling as an Economic Growth Constraint
Prof Servaas van der Berg, University of Stellenbosch
Inequality as an Economic Growth Constraint
Prof Murray Leibbrandt, University of Cape Town
Constructing a Social Plan for Growth
Mr Neil Coleman, Institute for Economic Justice
Jobs and Inclusion
Ms Ann Bernstein, Centre for Development and Enterprise
Moderator: Ms Pippa Green, South African Press Council
Expanded Public Works Programme and Community Work Programme
Dr Kate Philip, Independent Expert
The Jobs Fund
Ms Najwah Allie-Edries, National Treasury
Youth Employment Service (YES)
Ms Tashmia Ismail, YES
The Presidential Youth Intervention
Mr Rudi Dicks, Presidency
The Role of Employment Programmes
Dr Morné Oosthuizen, University of Cape Town
The Informal Economy
Mr Ayabonga Cawe, Xesibe Holdings
Moderator: Ms Pippa Green, South African Press Council
13:30 - 13:40 Closing and Thanks
European Union Representative
Designing the Economy for the Future: A Long-Term Perspective to Growing Employment in SA Panel Discussion
Mr Rudi Dicks, Presidency
Mr Andrew Donaldson, University of Cape Town
Prof Haroon Bhorat, University of Cape Town
Facilitated Discussion
Chaired by Ms Subethri Naidoo, GTAC
