A social compact is all well and good, but we need to get down to basics
SA should revisit the National Development Plan and translate its implementation into practicalities
22 February 2021 - 05:10
One of the most vexing questions when doing long-term forecasting is why some countries do well and others do not. There are many explanations ranging from the strength of institutions to social cohesion and leadership.
SA, one of six upper-middle income countries in Africa, is falling steadily behind the averages of upper-middle income countries globally on almost every dimension of human progress, including average income levels, rates of poverty, quality and quantity of education outcomes, and indicators of health...
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