Welcome to the Public Sector Economist Forum
The Forum was founded in 2009 and was born out of a realization that there were severe limitations on the organization functioning, effectiveness and overall contribution of public sector economist employed at sub-national level, further compounded by what often appears to be lack the understanding of unique dynamics at sub-national government levels by policy makers. PSEF therefore exists to enhance the role of public sector economist at provincial economic level and metropolitan municipalities in policy development, analysis and implementation through:
• Creating a platform for economic discussions;
• Sharing of information and best practices;
• Collaborative research;
• Expanding and enhancing access to training opportunities;
• Relevant and province-specific research;and
• Creating linkages between the different spheres of government.
Vision
To support Provincial Government in its drive to accelerate Socio Economic Development and improve service delivery through sound and relevant economic research.
Mission
To act as a voice that raises the visibility and relevance of Provincial Government Economists.
Membership
The development of Economic Policies being a national mandate, it has become crucial also to use the PSEF as a platform for meaningful engagement between economist at National Treasury, National Department of Economic Development and Department of Trade and Industry. Since 2009, these relationships expanded so much and together with commitment of economist in these national departments. With metropolitan municipalities key in driving local economic development, provision has been made to accommodate representatives as well as the metropolitan municipalities in the Steering Committee.
Membership of the PSEF was estimated at just 121 in November 2014. Membership of the forum will be free and is valid for 3 consecutive years.
If you are an economist at one of the South African Public Sector departments, you are welcome to contact the administrator below to create your user account and participate in the website.
Administrator
Lungile Shange - Lungile.Shange@kzntreasury.gov.za
+27 033 897 4249