Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU)

@DPRU_UCT

The Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) based at @UCT_news. Our research aims to inform economic policy surrounding labour markets, poverty, and inequality.

University of Cape Town dpru.uct.ac.za Joined April 2015

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Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) @DPRU_UCT 2d

Honouring the Legacy of Pravin Gordhan
📅 Thursday 19 Nov 2026
🕠 17:30-20:00 SAST
📍 Kramer Law Building, Lecture Theatre 2,UCT
RSVP by 12 Nov 2026: url.za.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/76jsCwjyBrSv…
#PravinGordhan #DPRU #UCT #WitsUniversity #ProgressiveDemocracy #PublicLeadership #Legacy #PanelDiscussion

Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) @DPRU_UCT Nov 5

Please join us in honouring the late Minister Pravin Gordhan. RSVP here: forms.gle/YWQAJXaCM2HQhq…

Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) @DPRU_UCT Oct 24

Congratulations to Dr Köhler, Senior Research Officer at the DPRU, on receiving a Y1 rating from South Africa’s National Research Foundation. The Y1 rating recognizes young researchers who show strong promise of establishing themselves as leaders in their fields. @TimothyKohler

Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) @DPRU_UCT Oct 12

That’s a wrap on #JobsAndDev2026! 🇭🇰

Huge thanks to @HKUST_IEMS for fantastic hosting & to all presenters & attendees for 2 days of brilliant discussions!

Grateful to our partners: @HKUST_IEMS @UNUWIDER @WorldBank @ilo @AFD_en @giz_gmbh @IBS_Warsaw

See you in 2028! 🌍

Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) @DPRU_UCT Oct 10

After a great evening of Chinese cuisine & performances, Day 2 of #JobsAndDev2026 at @HKUST is live! 🇭🇰

Today features a keynote on manufacturing by Prof. Uta Schönberg, a policy panel on AI & work, two parallel sessions and more.

🔗 jobsanddevelopmentconference.org