Personal profile
Research Interests
The relationship between the State, Institutions and Development, with a particular focus on the role of the state in economic development and the entrepreneurial state.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Contemporary South Africa and the Political Economy of Regional Development
Mdlalose, M. Z., Khambule, I. & Khalema, N. E., 1 Jan 2025, Taylor and Francis. 244 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Preface
Khambule, I., 19 Sept 2025, The State and Development in South Africa: Impasse, Prospects, and Challenges. Taylor and Francis, p. xii-xivResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript
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Promoting place-based regional development through Local Economic Development Agencies and Special Economic Zones in South Africa
Khambule, I., 1 Jan 2025, Contemporary South Africa and the Political Economy of Regional Development. Taylor and Francis, p. 150-172 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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State Institutions and COVID-19 in South Africa: Key Lessons for Government Efficiency
Khambule, I., 19 Sept 2025, The State and Development in South Africa: Impasse, Prospects, and Challenges. Taylor and Francis, p. 147-161 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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State Institutions and Development in South Africa: The Case of Two State-Owned Enterprises
Khambule, I., Jan 2025, In: Insight on Africa. 17, 1, p. 63-79 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Press/Media
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Budget Speech 2026 | Budget targets growth and stability: Prof Isaac Khambule reacts
25/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Sona 2026: Addressing housing as a key driver of protests in South Africa
12/02/26
2 items of Media coverage
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