title: Economics Research South Africa
text: # Economics Research South Africa
  
  Economics Research Southern Africa (ERSA) is a research program funded by the National Treasury of South Africa.
  
  The primary objectives of this research programme are:
  
  * To provide for the management of a research programme focussed on growth, employment and broadening participation in the South African economy
  * To create a network of economic researchers based in South African universities and to deepen economic research capacity in Southern Africa
  * To expand and broaden economic research capacity in Southern Africa, train and mentor young economists and create a supportive network to link Southern African economic researchers.
  * To draw a broad and representative range of South African economists into a programme of policy-oriented research, and to encourage independent and expert economic research.
  