From inequality to inclusive growth : South Africa's pursuit of shared prosperity in extraordinary times / edited by Jan Hofmeyr.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hofmeyr, J. H. (Jan H.), editor.

Series:

Transformation audit ; 2011

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Poverty--South Africa.

Poverty.

Labor market--South Africa.

Labor market.

South Africa--Politics and government--21st century.

South Africa.

South Africa--Economic conditions--21st century.

South Africa--Economic policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (130 pages) : color illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

2011 Transformation Audit : from inequality to inclusive growth

South Africa's pursuit of shared prosperity in extraordinary times

Transformation Audit 2011

Place of Publication:

Cape Town, South Africa : Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The 2011 Transformation Audit presents a collection of articles by South African thought leaders, which asks how the country can set goals and achieve them in a hostile global climate that threatens developmental gains that have been painstakingly achieved. For nearly two decades, South Africans have conducted exhaustive analyses of the country ís challenges, embarked on bold scenario exercises and, more recently, produced forward looking strategies aimed at addressing these challenges. The most eminent of these in recent years were the Department of Economic Developmentís New Growth Path, and

Contents:

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of tables and figures; Contributors; Acronyms and abbreviations; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 - Economic Governance; The Economy at a Glance; Review. 'If you want peace, fight for justice': Economic policy in a divided society; Opinion. Nationalisation of mines; A necessary step towards economic liberation; Burdening the state does not serve the cause of economic liberation; Chapter 2 - The Labour Market; The Labour Market at a Glance; Review. Employment under pressure: Inclusive strategies are in everybody's interest

Opinion | Are labour unions still serving the interests of the entire working class? Reinvent to remain relevant: The challenge for unions as the voice of the working class; Trade union strategies are not helping the poor and unemployed; Chapter 3 - Skills and Education; Skills and Education at a Glance; Review. The challenge of South African schooling: dimensions, targets and initiatives; Opinion. Do uniform targets help to improve schooling outcomes?; Balanced criteria should replace perverse pass -rate incentives; Beware of the misleading means and measures

Chapter 4 - Poverty and Inequality Poverty and Inequality at a Glance; Review. Policies for reducing income inequality and poverty in South Africa; Opinion. Is it time to adopt a new developmental model?; Planning the status quo? A sustainable development model needs new thinking; Social and economic inclusion in post-apartheid South Africa; Chapter 5 - Perceptions of Well-being; Public Opinion on Economic Security; Economic security in a time of uncertainty: A South African public opinion perspective; References; Back cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-112).

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786613531292

9781280127410

1280127414

9781920489434

1920489436

9781920489427

1920489428

9781920489441

1920489444

OCLC:

830165925