Policy dialogue
electricity poles
Powering Economic Recovery: Lessons from South Africa’s Electricity Crisis
29 Nov 2024 / 13:00 to 15:00
Macro-fiscal analysis
Join us for a policy dialogue examining the economic impact of South Africa’s electricity crisis. The discussion will focus on how load-shedding has disrupted key sectors such as manufacturing, public services, and infrastructure, as well...
Request for research proposal
Macroeconomic analysis and policy modelling
SA-TIED
Background The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), together with the National Treasury of South Africa (NT) is opening a request for research proposals under the second phase of the Southern...
November 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
News
UN Building with flags
UN Day: Advancing inclusive economic development in South Africa
SA-TIED
As we mark UN Day, we reflect on the importance of partnerships and research in driving inclusive economic growth in South Africa. Through the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme, UNU-WIDER, National...
October 2024
Vacancies
VACANCY: Research Assistant (Administrative tax data | Big Data)
SA-TIED
UNU-WIDER is looking for an outstanding individual with strong data skills, commitment and potential to contribute to the SA-TIED programme. Closing date 21 November 23:59 (GMT +2) Background Through the collaboration of UNU-WIDER, the National...
October 2024
Technical workshop
data
SA-TIED hosts National Treasury Time Series Econometrics Workshop
4 Nov 2024 / 09:00 to 8 Nov 2024 / 17:00
Macro-fiscal analysis
SA-TIED, in partnership with the University of Pretoria, will host the National Treasury Time Series Econometrics Workshop from 4 to 8 November 2024. This workshop is the first in a two-part series aimed at developing...
Technical workshop
computer
SA-TIED hosts PITMOD Training for SARS Officials
26 Nov 2024 / 09:00 to 28 Nov 2024 / 17:00
Public revenue
SA-TIED will host a Personal Income Tax Microsimulation Model (PITMOD) training event from 26 to 28 November 2024 for personnel at the South African Revenue Service (SARS). This intensive three-day workshop, delivered by experts from...
Working paper
Wait no more: how the administration of VAT refunds impacts firm behaviour
Giacomo Brusco, Marlies Piek, and Tejaswi Velayudhan
Refunds are an essential feature of well-functioning VAT systems and take up a sizeable portion of government spending. In South Africa, refunds amount to 50 per cent of gross VAT collection, representing a substantial transfer...
SEPTEMBER 2024
Public revenue
Technical workshop
people sitting in a computer lab
Unlocking Insights: Utilising Data for Spatial Analysis
16 Sep 2024 / 10:00 to 17 Sep 2024 / 18:00
SA-TIED will host a two-day introductory workshop on 16 and 17 September 2024, offering participants an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the R programming language, thematic mapping, and basic spatial modeling techniques. This workshop...
In the media
NEWSPAPER
Bloomberg Law Highlights SA-TIED Study on VAT and Social Protection
SA-TIED
A working paper from SA-TIED, " Tax Financing Options for New Social Protection Instruments," was recently featured by Bloomberg Law. The study challenges traditional views on VAT increases, suggesting that when the additional revenue is...
September 2024