Research Associate, Sol Plaatje University
Eddie Rakabe is a researcher at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection in the political economy faculty. He has previously worked for the Financial & Fiscal Commission, National Research Council and National Treasury. He holds a master’s degree in economic development from the University of Johannesburg. His research interests are in areas of public finance, informal economy, small business development, value chain analysis and market concentration. He is a regular contributor to various local print media.