Education, inclusive growth, and fiscal consolidation | GTAC webinar

How can South Africa boost inclusive economic growth – even under fiscal constraints? In this GTAC-hosted webinar, Peter Courtney, PhD candidate and researcher at Stellenbosch University and the Tinbergen Institute, presents new findings from the SA-TIED programme on the role of education policy in long-run growth. Drawing on data from national assessments and international studies, he highlights where the education system is underperforming and what policies could deliver real returns. Courtney shows that more spending alone is not the answer. Instead, targeted investments in foundational literacy and numeracy – especially for learners on the cusp of university success – can expand the tax base, reduce inequality, and unlock inclusive growth. 📅 Recorded live on 9 May 2025 What you’ll learn in this webinar ● Why South Africa’s education system isn’t translating into economic gains ● How strategic investments, not just more funding, can shift outcomes ● Which education reforms offer high returns and are fiscally feasible ● Nine practical, evidence-based policy recommendations for growth Speaker ● Peter Courtney – PhD Candidate, Tinbergen Institute & Research Associate, RESEP, Stellenbosch University ● 🔗 Learn more: https://pcourtney.quarto.pub/peter-co... Subscribe for insights on public finance, development, and governance