Growth must become the central objective of public policy if South Africa is to succeed in overcoming its deepest social failures, from high unemployment to poverty.
This is the theme of the inaugural 2026 paper in the IRR’s Blueprint for Growth series, which spells out the reforms needed to reverse prolonged economic stagnation.
In a webinar at 10am tomorrow, IRR Projects and Publications Manager Terence Corrigan will discuss the key themes of the paper with its author, IRR CEO Dr John Endres.
Says Endres: “Many other growth plans have, of course, been drafted for and by the government. Often, however, they are vague, complex, and impractical – or have time frames so long as to make them seem irrelevant. Others seek instant fixes and so rely on gimmicks such as ‘wage subsidies’ and ‘industrial development zones’, while overlooking the structural reforms required.
“The IRR’s Blueprint for Growth avoids these pitfalls. It will have a measurable impact on investment, growth, employment, and income levels within 18 months. It will restore confidence in the economy, which is at a low ebb after the prolonged Covid-19 lockdown and many more years of bad policy, anaemic growth, corruption, and lacklustre governance.”
Join tomorrow’s webinar here: https://streamyard.com/watch/EuUetPkuyTaU