College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2021 44 Institute for Internet and Society, the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-BredowInstitut, the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, and the Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers. From a large number of impressive applications, we selected 25 fellows who participated in the sprint, a vibrant mix of academics and practitioners from 14 African countries, across a wide range of disciplines and focus areas. The project advanced dialogue and action at the intersection of science, politics, digital economy, and civil society broadly. NATIONAL AND GLOBAL FOOTPRINT Our national and global footprints have expanded significantly during 2021, through various new initiatives. Many of the research, engagement and capacity building activities mentioned above also contributed to our and UJ’s national and international footprint. In addition to these, in collaboration with the Young Scholars Initiative, we were the lead organiser of the ‘First Young Scholars Conference on Structural Change and Industrial Policy in Africa’. This event was held over two days, with twelve sessions running in parallel, and saw 39 young scholars from around the continent and INVITATION The DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Developm to an online book launch: Towards a New Deal: A political eco of the times of my life Dr Rob Davies About the Author: Rob Davies became a Member of Parliament in 1994 after serv African National Congress (ANC) and South African Communist Party (SACP). He w Professor and Co-Director of the Centre for Southern African Studies at University Cape (UWC). Dr Davies has served as Minister of Trade and Industry from 2009-20 in Political Studies from the University of Sussex and a Master’s degree in Internat from the University of South Hampton in United Kingdom. DATE: 24 May 2021, 14:00-15:30 ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85257293483?pwd= NThTQWVpeU0ydU9kT3NQWWloVXRSdz09 TOPIC OF HIS TALK: “Industrialisation, Integration and Recovery: Taking stock on where we are and where we need to be” beyond presenting their research. Twelve leading international scholars served as discussants and provided feedback in each session. The conference opened with a keynote address from Prof Arkebe Oqubay and closed with a panel discussion between Prof Carlos Lopes (UCT), Dr Karima Bounemra Ben Soltane (UN-IDEP) and Prof Léonce Ndikumana (UMass Amherst). We were part of launching the ‘African Industrial Policy in the 21st Century’ (AIP21) network, which held two vents during 2021. This network brings together leading academics and policy experts to discuss new directions for industrial development and policy in Africa. We also hosted the Thandika Mkandawire Prize for Outstanding Scholarship in African Political Economy and Economic Development, and the Prize for Young Scholars. The prizes are to be awarded annually to recognise outstanding research papers by African scholars and we look forward to the 2022 submissions. Building on the successes o 2021, we ar exc ted about prospects for 2022. Strengthening and expanding our collaborations and innovative activities towards impactful research, policy influence, stimulating public debates, building networks and collaborations, and building stron capacity both at UJ and beyond. Prof Fiona Tregenna Chair: DST/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development College of Business and Economics, University of Johannesburg
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