Description
Our Economic Policy course is geared towards providing personnel within
the working environment with a knowledge and understanding of the economic policy
environment in South Africa, as instituted since 1994. It is targeted towards individuals
with a graduate level of education. It covers two main themes - stabilisation policies and
transformation initiatives instituted by the South African government since its election
10 years ago.
Key coverage includes
the global context for economic policy (at the time of policy formulation in the
mid-1990s), the role of the state and inter-governmental relations (including
restructuring and privatisation initiatives), a summary and critique of GEAR (Growth,
Employment and Redistribution Strategy). Outlines of fiscal and monetary policy, trade and
industrial policy, labour policy and the social welfare system will also be covered. A
discussion of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) concludes the review.
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Issues
Addressed
- What informed government in formulating
economic policy?
- How is this translated into what role
government plays?
- What are government's objectives in setting
the budget?
- Trade and industrial policy
- Why does government target inflation?
- How does government try to support industry?
- What are government's objectives for labour
and poverty alleviation?
- What is the thinking behind BEE?
Training
Is generally provided in-house
at the venue of the company concerned, but can be separately arranged if needed. Groups
of 10 to 20 people are preferred. A set of course notes is provided to delegates.
The contents of the course can be tailored to meet the client’s needs
Presented by
Karen Heese who has a Masters
degree in Economics and has worked in both the private and public sector on a range of
policy issues.
User Benefits
- A comprehensive and concise course that can be
tailored to the company’s needs.
- Acquisition of knowledge that is applicable to
the everyday work environment.
- A deeper understanding of the South African
and global economy.
- An appreciation of the interface between
economic policy and the economy.
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