EDGE

The acronym, EDGE, stands for Economic Development and Growth in eThekwini. The brand was established in 2011 by the Economic Development and Investment Promotion Unit with the aim of creating a recognizable source of cutting-edge research and information.

Currently, the EDGE has two distinct facets; the production of publications/economic bulletins, and research papers on identified topics.

EDGE Economic Bulletin

The EDGE publications are quarterly economic bulletins that look at the eThekwini economy, with a brief overview of the global and national context. The EDGE aims to inform stakeholders of the latest developments and trends in eThekwini.

There are currently four editions that have been released since its inception in 2011. Each EDGE publication is centered on a specific theme:

Date:	Theme:
July 2011	Government
October 2011	Fast Facts
February 2012	Green Economy
July 2012	Job Creation
October/November 2012	Fast Facts
February 2013	Investment
Upcoming Publications
April / May 2013	Fast Facts

EDGE Research

EDGE Research consists of a number of research papers on topics that are pertinent in the global, national and local economy. A number of research papers have been compiled, these include:

Let There Be Light: Electricity and Economic Growth in eThekwini

Building Better BRICS: South Africa’s Inclusion into the Bloc

Juggling Jobs: Assessing the New Growth Path and National Development Plan Job Targets

November 2012: Accessing Africa: What Gate, Which Way?

The QLFS AND US 3rd Q 2012

The QLFS AND US 4th Q 2012