26-27 November 2018, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic. The conference will provide a forum to discuss best practices on developing financial education and consumer protection in supporting financial inclusion in Lao P.D.R and other Southeast Asian countries.

Capacity Utilization in South Africa decreased to 79.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 80.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in South Africa averaged 81.86 percent from 1971 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 86.20 percent in the first quarter of 1974 and a record low of 76.90 percent in the third quarter of 1992. This page provides - South Africa Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from South Korea in Turkey increased to 560.01 USD Million in March from 476.45 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from South Korea in Turkey averaged 542.28 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 764.94 USD Million in October of 2017 and a record low of 281.38 USD Million in April of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from South Korea.

Imports from South Africa in Turkey decreased to 36.23 USD Million in March from 51.03 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from South Africa in Turkey averaged 96.69 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 366.56 USD Million in January of 2018 and a record low of 27.83 USD Million in August of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from South Africa.

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.

In this paper we document the impact of education levels on labour market outcomes from 1994 to 2010 using national household survey data.

In this paper we include measures of school quality in regressions determining the labour market premiums to education level.

South Africa has achieved remarkable progress in educational attainment relative to other emerging countries, but the quality of basic education for a large fraction of the Black African population is still very low.

In this paper we assess the determinants of secondary school outcomes in South Africa. We use Bayesian Averaging Model techniques to account for uncertainty in the set of underlying factors that are chosen among a very large pool of explanatory variables in order to minimize the risk of omitted variable bias.

South Africa has made impressive social progress over the past two decades, lifting millions of people out of poverty and broadening access to essential services like water, electricity and sanitation.

The South African economy has registered tremendous progress over the past two decades, boosting living standards and lifting millions out of poverty nationwide.

Lowering high levels of unemployment and inequality are amongst the largest challenges facing South Africa.

Deepening regional integration within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will raise potential growth for all member countries.

Growth is projected to reach 1.5% in 2018 after many years below one percent or negative in per capita terms. Low growth and high unemployment have adversely affected the well-being of South Africans. Since 2010, inequality, measured by the Gini coefficient at 0.62, has almost stagnated withering the social contract in a context of policy mistrust.

Imports in South Africa decreased to 94197.40 ZAR Million in March from 95451.41 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports in South Africa averaged 20461.56 ZAR Million from 1957 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 125717.29 ZAR Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 66.10 ZAR Million in September of 1961. South Africa main imports are: machinery (23.5 percent of total imports), mineral products (15.1 percent), vehicles and aircraft vessels (10 percent), chemicals (10.9 percent), equipment components (8.1 percent) and iron and steel products (5.3 percent). Main trading partners are: China (18.3 percent), Germany (11.5 percent), United States (6.6 percent), India (4.7 percent), Saudi Arabia (4.6 percent) and Japan (3.4 percent). Others include: the UK, Thailand, Italy and France. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Core consumer prices in South Africa increased 3.70 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in South Africa averaged 4.93 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.30 percent in May of 2009 and a record low of 2.90 percent in January of 2011. In South Africa, core consumer prices measure a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods, excluding volatile items such as food and non-alcoholic beverages, fuel and energy. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Core Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This book examines regional innovation in central and southern Denmark, looking at its role in the economy, its governance and policy context and regional strategies for innovation driven growth.

Reforms over the past two decades have produced a well-balanced, modern tax system. However, considerable revenues will be needed in the years ahead to expand social spending and infrastructure in order to raise growth and well-being. The challenge is to generate these revenues without penalising growth or exacerbating inequality.

26-27 November 2014 – Lusaka, Zambia: This meeting focused on combating corruption and promoting responsible business conduct in SOEs and was followed by a workshop on the governance of SOEs operating in the power generation industry. Participants launched and adopted the Guidelines on the Governance of State-Owned Enterprises in Southern Africa.

24-25 November 2015 – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: This meeting featured discussions on recent state-owned enterprise reforms across Southern African economies. It also included the presentation of a draft handbook on ethics and business integrity for use by governments as owners and by state-owned enterprises.

This report builds on national reviews of seven countries in Southeast Asia. It looks at common challenges across the region and at the interplay between regional initiatives and national reforms.

Household Saving Rate in South Korea increased to 35 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 34.60 percent in the second quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in South Korea averaged 32.57 percent from 1970 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 42.70 percent in the first quarter of 1988 and a record low of 13.40 percent in the third quarter of 1971. In South Korea, Households Savings correspond to the income saved during a certain period of time. This page provides - South Korea Households Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in South Africa decreased to -0.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from -0.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in South Africa averaged 4.69 percent from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23.80 percent in the second quarter of 1972 and a record low of -2.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. In South Africa, household saving ratio refers to the income saved by household during a certain period of time. Based on current prices. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Households Savings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in South Korea increased to 2958283.40 KRW Billion in February from 2926410.10 KRW Billion in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in South Korea averaged 726979.71 KRW Billion from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2958283.40 KRW Billion in February of 2020 and a record low of 590.60 KRW Billion in January of 1970. South Korea Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - South Korea Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in South Africa increased to 3233262 ZAR Million in March from 3039985 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in South Africa averaged 644255.77 ZAR Million from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3233262 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2887 ZAR Million in March of 1965. South Africa Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Loans to Private Sector in South Korea increased to 9013021 KRW Hundred Million in March from 8826264 KRW Hundred Million in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in South Korea averaged 5502385.34 KRW Hundred Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9013021 KRW Hundred Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2603700 KRW Hundred Million in December of 2004. This page provides - South Korea Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans to Private Sector in South Africa increased to 4003046 ZAR Million in March from 3877700 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in South Africa averaged 812851.76 ZAR Million from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4003046 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 4051 ZAR Million in April of 1966. In South Africa, Loans to Private Sector refers to credit extended to the domestic private sector. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Loans to Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Crude Oil Production in South Africa remained unchanged at 1 BBL/D/1K in December from 1 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in South Africa averaged 14.42 BBL/D/1K from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58 BBL/D/1K in November of 2003 and a record low of 1 BBL/D/1K in September of 2018. This page provides - South Africa Crude Oil Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages High Skilled in South Africa increased to 22600 ZAR/Month in 2018 from 20300 ZAR/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in South Africa averaged 20500 ZAR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 22600 ZAR/Month in 2018 and a record low of 19000 ZAR/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Industrial Production in South Africa decreased 2 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in South Africa averaged 0.91 percent from 1974 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.50 percent in May of 1995 and a record low of -23.20 percent in April of 2009. In South Africa, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in the manufacturing sector of the economy. This page provides - South Africa Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Electricity Production in South Africa increased to 20093 Gigawatt-hour in March from 19414 Gigawatt-hour in February of 2020. Electricity Production in South Africa averaged 18035.58 Gigawatt-hour from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23801 Gigawatt-hour in July of 2007 and a record low of 10439 Gigawatt-hour in February of 1985. This page provides - South Africa Electricity Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in South Africa increased 2.50 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in South Africa averaged 0.10 percent from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.10 percent in April of 1991 and a record low of -8.70 percent in August of 1992. In South Africa, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in the manufacturing sector of the economy. This page provides - South Africa Industrial Production MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in South Africa decreased to 266439.80 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 271489.94 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in South Africa averaged 193281.23 ZAR Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 278622.84 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 89068.60 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Transport - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Car Production in South Korea decreased to 3950617 in 2019 from 4028834 in 2018. Car Production in South Korea averaged 3774318.77 from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4657094 in 2011 and a record low of 1954494 in 1998. This page provides - South Korea Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in South Africa decreased to 18 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 26 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in South Africa averaged 43.29 points from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 92 points in the third quarter of 1980 and a record low of 12 points in the fourth quarter of 1977. In South Africa, the BER Business Confidence Index covers 1,400 business people in the building sector, 1,400 in the trade sector and 1,000 in manufacturing. The survey assesses the level of optimism that senior executives in the companies have about current and expected developments regarding sales, orders, employment, inventories and selling prices. The index varies on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 indicates an extreme lack of confidence, 50 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page provides - South Africa Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

South Africa Government Bond Yield 10Y was 9.29 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the South Africa Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 20.69 in August of 1998. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

South Korea 10Y Bond Yield was 1.43 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the South Korea Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 7.91 in April of 2001. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

South Africa recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 6.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in South Africa averaged -3.43 percent of GDP from 1989 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1 percent of GDP in 2007 and a record low of -7.40 percent of GDP in 1992. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - South Africa Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in South Africa increased to 9.49 percent in March from 5.09 percent in February of 2020. Private Sector Credit in South Africa averaged 13.60 percent from 1966 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35.88 percent in July of 1981 and a record low of -2.35 percent in May of 1966. Private sector credit measures year over year change in the bank lending to domestic private sector. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Private Sector Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in South Africa decreased to 58.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 58.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Youth Unemployment Rate in South Africa averaged 52.84 percent from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 48.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014. This page provides - South Africa Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in South Korea increased to 9.70 percent in March from 9 percent in February of 2020. Youth Unemployment Rate in South Korea averaged 7.19 percent from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.40 percent in February of 1999 and a record low of 3.80 percent in July of 1995. This page provides - South Korea Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in South Africa increased to 156.30 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 155.60 points in the third quarter of 2019. Import Prices in South Africa averaged 42.60 points from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 156.60 points in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 1.20 points in the second quarter of 1960. In South Africa, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - South Africa Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in South Korea decreased to 100.84 points in March from 106.39 points in February of 2020. Import Prices in South Korea averaged 66.20 points from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 145.47 points in March of 2012 and a record low of 5.99 points in January of 1971. In South Korea, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - South Korea Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Households Debt in South Africa increased to 34.30 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 34.10 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 2019. Households Debt To GDP in South Africa averaged 37.81 percent of GDP from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 43.90 percent of GDP in the first quarter of 2008 and a record low of 33.10 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2017. This page provides - South Africa Households Debt To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in South Korea stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in South Korea averaged 29.17 percent from 1974 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40 percent in 1975 and a record low of 22 percent in 2009. In South Korea, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the top marginal corporate income tax rate for corporations with more than KRW 200 billion of taxable income a year. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of South Korea. This page provides - South Korea Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in South Africa stands at 28 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in South Africa averaged 32.98 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 37.80 percent in 2002 and a record low of 28 percent in 2013. In South Africa, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of South Africa. This page provides - South Africa Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in South Korea increased 0.70 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in South Korea averaged 6.05 percent from 1966 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 47.40 percent in July of 1974 and a record low of -4.70 percent in November of 2015. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - South Korea Producer Prices Change - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in South Africa increased 4.50 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in South Africa averaged 5.50 percent from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.80 percent in April of 2014 and a record low of 2.30 percent in November of 2018. In South Africa, Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Producer Prices Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in South Africa was recorded at 4.10 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in South Africa averaged 8.92 percent from 1968 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20.70 percent in January of 1986 and a record low of 0.20 percent in January of 2004. In South Africa, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Housing and Utilities (24.5 percent of total weight), Transport (16.4 percent) and Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (15.4 percent). Others include: Miscellaneous Goods and Services such as personal care, Insurance and Finance (14.7 percent); Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (5.4 percent); Household Contents, Equipment and Maintenance (4.8 percent); Recreation and Culture (4.1 percent); Clothing and Footwear (4.1 percent). Restaurants and Hotels, Education, Communication and Health account for the remaining 10 percent. The CPI basket was revised in January of 2013. This page provides - South Africa Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing PMI in South Africa decreased to 46.10 points in April from 48.10 points in March of 2020. Manufacturing PMI in South Africa averaged 50.75 points from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 57.89 points in March of 2007 and a record low of 38.38 points in April of 2009. The Absa Manufacturing PMI is a monthly survey of purchasing managers in South Africa's manufacturing sector. The index provides leading indications of business conditions in the sector. A reading above 50 percent indicates that the manufacturing economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.