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As South Africa grapples with high emissions and the need for growth, escaping the constraints of the Environmental Kuznets Curve becomes imperative. Johann Vincent van der Westhuizen outlines the structural changes needed to drive sustainable economic development.

Shirley Robinson, our new head of Climate and Public Economics, brings a unique perspective from her years in the public, private and NGO sector, on how thoughtful public policy can drive real impact. Explore her approach in our latest Q&A.

How should South Africa adapt its industrial strategy in the face of global shifts toward low-carbon technologies and trade policies? In this blog, Itumeleng Mokoena explores the critical choices South Africa faces as it navigates the resurgence of industrial policy and its implications for the future.

Matthew Townshend, recently presented at the “Children's Lives: International Conference on Children and their Families, using the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys. The event was organized by the #UNICEFMICS Programme and the #BristolPoverty Institute at the #UniversityofBristol. Matthew's research explored how specific household and individual-level variables impact learning outcomes, providing insights to guide cross-sectoral programs focused on improving #foundationallearning in #SouthAsian countries. We are excited to share his presentation with you.

Well done to Itumeleng Mokoena for being selected to attend the International Development Economics Associates's workshop and conference in Rio de Janeiro earlier this month. It is immensely encouraging to witness DNAers be recognised for their academic and professional achievements and get exposure to exciting opportunities!

This week, Vuyisiwe K Mahafu, from our Public Economics and Modelling Practice, travelled to Zambia to present findings from a cost-benefit analysis study. The study, funded by the Roger Federer Foundation for the Zambian Ministry of Education, aims to assess the costs and benefits associated with the implementation of universal Early Childhood Education (ECE) services for children aged 3 to 6 in Zambia. The report launch was attended by the government officials, including the Minister of Education, NGOs and business representatives. The event offered an opportunity for all stakeholders to reflect on the gains made in expanding ECE access in the last two decades, whilst recognising that further investment in ECE services is crucial. Our report puts forward a compelling quantitative, not just moral, case for investing in ECE services in Zambia. We look forward to seeing how the report’s findings will inform budgeting and coordination efforts to improve ECE access for children in Zambia. The full report can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dbrH9KKp  

This week, Mosa Mothoa, DNA's Operations and Project Administrator and second-longest serving employee, answered some questions about herself for our Q&A feature. Click to read more about her experiences and contributions to our team.

In our latest Q&A feature, we spotlight Zulaikha Brey, director and manager of the Financial Empowerment – Monitoring and Evaluation (FE-M&E) practice at DNA Economics. Learn more about how her career has evolved and her perspective on the critical role of M&E.