TIPS is partnering with and receiving financial support for the Forum from Absa and the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI) based at the University of …
TIPS Forum 2025 Programme: The AfCFTA, Regional Integration and Industrial Development
· In this episode of the TIPS Podcast Series, recorded at the 2025 TIPS Forum, host Dr. Michael Hector sits down with former Minister of Trade and Industry Dr. Rob Davies to …
· The conference aims to deepen the understanding of the relationship between finance and industrial development, and of what financing is required for industrial development.
The 2024 TIPS Forum seeks to deepen understanding of the small business sector in South Africa, how it is evolving, and the implications for industrial policy. The future of small business …
The conference aims to deepen the understanding of the relationship between finance and industrial development, and of what financing is required for industrial development.
6 & Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) in partnership the South African Research Chair in Industrial Development based at the University of Johannesburg and …
· The TIPS Forum 2021 seeks to provide a platform for key economic policy players to collectively reflect on the socio-economic challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Senior Economist, TIPS Neva Makgetla is a Senior Economist at TIPS. She has undertaken extensive research into South African economic issues, published widely, and contributed to a …
· Just like with any pen pal, there are certain things to keep in mind when writing to a prison inmate. Write to someone you already know. If you know someone who is currently serving time in prison, consider writing to them to see if they would be interested in corresponding with you.
The most important letter you will write to your penpal is the firstletter. This page details what is important when writingyourletter of introduction, including what information it should contain and also what not to include.
· Keeping all of that in perspective, before we start discussing WHAT to say in your firstletterto an inmate, we’d like to point out three critical things that a thoughtful firstletter does: First, it builds trust without pressure. Incarcerated people are cautious by necessity.
Answers to the most common questions about writingtoinmates, prison pen pals, sending letters, photos, and mail rules. Learn how Meet-An-Inmate works.
· Learn how to write a thoughtful, positive letterto an inmate or prisoner with tips on topics to discuss and how to provide emotional support during tough times.
· Write a warm, safe, and reply-worthy first pen-pal letter with structure, examples, etiquette, and prompts that adults actually use.
· In this article, we will guide you through the process of writing a letterto an inmate and provide you with valuable tips and ideas to make your correspondence meaningful.
