Articles for May 2022
South African food security: the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war
Food security has dominated global media headlines since the Russia-Ukraine war began four months ago. While prices of food products are rising globally, not all countries are negatively affected the same way. The poor nations and those with generally low productivity in agriculture, such as much of the African continent, feel the impact more severely than others. South Africa is in a relatively fortunate position because of its vibrant agricultural sector, which cushions the country against food shortages in the foreseeable future, but price increases will be felt by consumers.
Francis Wilson: A heart on fire: 17 May 1939 - 24 April 2022
Professor Francis Wilson, the founder of SALDRU and the chronicler and analyst of over 200 years of Southern African economic history has passed away.
He was 82.
SALDRU is the administrator and home base of Econ3x3, although it began as an independent publication under the REDI3x3 project. Its aim, as was Wilson’s, is to use research to fashion evidence-based policy that can help improve the lives of many South Africans who still burden under the legacy of apartheid.