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17 August 2020
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Story Nitha Ramnath
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Within the next five years, 60% of the world’s population will be living in urban areas. Urban living comes with large-scale economic advantages and society benefits from economies of scale. But, COVID-19 is challenging urban living. We have introduced the term ‘social distancing’ and some policy analysts have even argued for the de-densification of cities.
Join us for a discussion where our panellists will analyse this perceived conflict.
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2020
Time: 14:00 to 15:30 (South African Standard Time – GMT +2)
Please RSVP to Elelwani Mmbadi at
mmbadiE@ufs.ac.za no later than 25 August, upon which you will receive a Skype for Business meeting invite and link to access the webinar.
Speakers:
Prof Ivan Turok
Dr Geci Karuri-Sebina
Mr Thiresh Govender
Moderator:
Lochner Marais
Philippe Burger serves on international advisory panel
2012-10-03
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| Prof. Philippe Burger |
Prof. Philippe Burger, Head of the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, has been elected as member of the Advisory Panel on Budgeting and Public Expenditures of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The OECD, with its head office in Paris, France, promotes policy to improve the economic and social welfare of people worldwide. The new panel consists of the organisation’s senior budget officials, distinguished academics and other experts.