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This briefing by Neil Coleman of the Institute for Economic Justice analyzes the geopolitical disparities in social protection between the Global North and Global South. It argues that while the Global North faces a decline in its social democratic contract, the Global South struggles with fragmented, low-value assistance and high exclusion rates. The author contends that a Universal Basic Income (UBI) is currently unaffordable under the existing economic paradigm and requires radical global redistributive reforms, such as a global minimum tax and debt relief, to become feasible.

This briefing note critiques the OECD's Two-Pillar international tax framework as undemocratic and biased toward high-income nations, arguing it fails to curb tax abuse by MNEs and the super-rich. It advocates for a UN Framework Convention on International Tax and Cooperation to ensure equitable participation and revenue mobilization for developing countries. The author urges South Africa to leverage its 2025 G20 Presidency to support the UN process and establish minimum global taxation standards for High Net Worth Individuals.

This case study, written by Busisiwe Mgangxela of Bafo and Busi Organic Farming (Pty) Ltd, details the systemic challenges faced by small-scale farmers on the Hillview farm, a PLAS farm in East London. The account highlights severe mal-administration, corruption within the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), and the failure of the state to provide necessary infrastructure and producer support.

A joint submission from over 175 civil society organizations and trade unions, coordinated by the Global Alliance for Tax Justice (GATJ), providing inputs for the Ad Hoc Committee to Draft Terms of Reference for a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (FCITC).

A joint statement by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) and the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) urging the South African government to reject proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increases in the 2025 budget. The organizations argue that such increases are regressive, violate constitutional obligations to social justice, and disproportionately harm low-income households, particularly African women and people with disabilities. They propose alternative revenue-generating strategies, including wealth taxes and improved tax collection, to address budget shortfalls without exacerbating poverty and inequality.

This report by the Institute for Economic Justice, based on a survey of 920 economics students and graduates across 85 countries, argues that mainstream economics education is failing to prepare students for contemporary crises. It calls for a shift toward a pluralist, interdisciplinary, and critical curriculum that moves beyond the dominance of neoclassical economics to better address the COVID-19 pandemic, systemic bias, and the climate emergency.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice outlines the necessity and framework for a 'just transition' within South Africa's food system. It argues that the current industrial food system is characterized by deep social inequality, corporate dominance, and environmental degradation, and proposes a shift toward food sovereignty and agro-ecology to ensure fair livelihoods, environmental sustainability, and the right to food.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice outlines the necessity and framework for a just transition within South Africa's food system. It argues that the current industrial food system is characterized by deep social inequality, corporate dominance, and significant environmental damage, contributing approximately 18% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. The document proposes a transition based on food sovereignty, focusing on equitable livelihoods, environmental sustainability through agroecology, and the universal right to food and nutrition.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice outlines the necessity and framework for a 'just transition' within South Africa's food system. It argues that the current system is characterized by extreme inequality, corporate dominance, and environmental degradation, and proposes a shift toward agroecology, food sovereignty, and the protection of workers' rights to ensure food security and climate resilience.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice outlines the necessity and framework for a just transition within South Africa's food system. It argues that the current industrial food system is characterized by deep inequality, corporate dominance, and environmental degradation, and proposes a transition based on human rights, ecological stability, and equitable livelihoods.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice outlines the necessity and framework for a 'just transition' within South Africa's food systems. It argues that current industrial food production is characterized by deep inequalities, corporate dominance, and environmental degradation, and proposes a transition based on agroecology, fair livelihoods, and the right to nutritious food.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Economic Justice describes the South African food system as an unsustainable, corporate-industrial model characterized by concentrated ownership, food insecurity, and environmental damage. It advocates for a 'just transition' toward agroecology and a system that treats food as a public good to ensure the right to food for all citizens.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice examines the current state of South Africa's food systems, highlighting the dominance of large-scale industrial agriculture and the resulting socio-economic and environmental inequalities. It advocates for a 'just transition' toward agroecology and a rights-based approach to food security.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice outlines the vulnerabilities of South African agriculture to climate change, predicting significant temperature increases, water scarcity, and socio-economic disruptions. It emphasizes that small-scale farmers and marginalized groups are most at risk and advocates for a just transition toward agro-ecological practices and resource redistribution.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice outlines the projected impacts of climate change on South African agriculture and the food system, highlighting increased temperature rises, water scarcity, and the disproportionate vulnerability of smallholder farmers and marginalized groups. It advocates for a 'just transition' based on agroecological practices and resource redistribution to mitigate inequality and food insecurity.

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that South Africa's food system requires a deep systemic transformation toward agroecology to achieve climate resilience and food sovereignty. It critiques 'false solutions' driven by corporate interests—such as GMOs and climate-smart agriculture—and proposes a bottom-up approach that integrates traditional knowledge with ecological science to reduce emissions, adapt production, and address social inequalities.

This fact sheet, published by the Institute for Economic Justice, advocates for the adoption of agroecology to create just and climate-resilient food systems in South Africa. It contrasts agroecology—a bottom-up approach based on ecological science and traditional knowledge—with 'false solutions' such as GMOs and Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), which the document claims reinforce industrial control and inequality. The text outlines how agroecology enhances resilience through local production, biodiversity, and the redistribution of power and resources to small-scale farmers.

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) provides feedback on the draft Procedure Manual for the implementation of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant for the Department of Social Development. The IEJ argues that the draft fails to sufficiently address administrative barriers and accessibility issues, specifically regarding digital exclusion and the onerous nature of monthly verification processes.

This report by the Institute for Economic Justice scans Ghana's policy landscape regarding the energy transition, focusing on the integration of localisation, decent work, and gender inclusivity. It identifies a comprehensive energy policy regime but highlights significant gaps in industrial policy, SMME support, and the practical implementation of gender mainstreaming within renewable energy (RE) production networks.

This document is a joint public comment submission by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) regarding the draft South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM). The submission argues that the current draft over-relies on private investment and market liberalisation, neglecting the role of state-led industrial policy, public ownership, and the protection of workers' rights during the energy transition.