“Overcoming South Africa’s unemployment crisis is a moral, economic and political imperative.” If South Africa is to see any benefit from the Government of National Unity, its plans must result in the upliftment of the millions of South Africans. Getting rid of barriers to growth, like the damaging labour laws and poor skills are important unlocking future success. In the latest paper in the Blueprint for Growth series, the IRR’s Dr Anthea Jeffery discusses key reforms to spur economic growth through job creation. Discussion topics: - The need for millions of jobs - The barriers to job creation - Unleashing labour-intensive sectors - Boosting skills and productivity