Outlines the projected economic growth for South Africa until 2013, and provides commentary and the actual data. It raises a significant challenge to government meeting its goals of reducing unemployment.
Tag Archives: Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
MTBPS – Adjustments and allocations, but who benefits?
The adjustments provide for an interesting picture of the adjustments government is making in the MTBPS 2011.
Less government spending, and what the National Treasury intends doing to improve the situation
The challenge of non-interest spending declining and the strategies to ensure effective public spending in future.
MTBPS-More continuity, when change is needed
More is needed if government is to use public expenditure to improve employment levels and tackle inequality.
Jobs Fund Update from the MTBPS
Short update on the Jobs Fund from the MTBPS
Economic Freedom and Fiscal Policy – Previewing the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement 2011
The stalemate on economic transformation will be reflected in MTBPS 2011, with Minister Gordhan having to navigate a complex set of political and economic realities.