South Africa
The South Africa country chapter includes a brief evaluation of policy developments and related support to agriculture, contextual information on the framework in which agricultural policies are implemented and the main characteristics of the agricultural sector, an evaluation of support in 2013-14 and in the longer term perspective, and a brief description of the main policy developments in 2013-15.
This case study considers the substantial reforms to the South African public expenditure management system undertaken since the mid-1990s. The key aspects of the reform process have been: establishing the institutional framework for budget reforms through the “new” Constitution and further national legislation and practice; adopting a multi-year budget framework and top-down budget process; developing a framework for public financial management and reporting; improving the classification system of public finances; and creating a performance-oriented public service. South Africa has successfully implemented a number of these reforms and has radically altered the way in which it budgets for public services and how it accounts for public expenditure and commitments. The case study concludes by drawing on the lessons learned through this process.
South Africa: Tourism in the national economy: Tourism consumption appears in OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2010.
South Africa: Stock of Total External Debt (percentage of GDP) and Debt Service (percentage of exports of goods and services) appears in African Economic Outlook 2009.
South Africa: Real GDP Growth and Per Capita GDP (USD/PPP at current prices) appears in African Economic Outlook 2009.
South Africa: Public Finances (percentage of GDP at current prices) appears in African Economic Outlook 2009.