The IRR's Blueprint for Growth 2026

The IRR's Blueprint for Growth: Arming SA's Pro-Growth Forces

This paper urges that economic growth be placed front and centre of public policy in South Africa. It provides evidence for the benefits of economic growth, explains why South Africa has failed to achieve it, and describes what needs to change for the South African economy to grow rapidly.

2026 Growth Strategy.pdf

The IRR’s Blueprint for Growth: Cut VAT & BEE Premiums

This report summarises evidence and arguments for two simple ideas: to cut VAT and to cut BEE premiums in public procurement to R0. This will save South African consumers R100 billion, to the benefit of poor people especially.

Cut VAT & BEE Premiums_2026.pdf

Public service_24_04_2026.pdf

The IRR’s Blueprint for Growth: In service of the public: Reforming South Africa's public administration

This paper lays out a bold roadmap to restore competence, cut cadre deployment, and professionalise the state.

Public service_28_04_2026.pdf

Public service_28_04_2026.pdf