As a Senior Analyst, Thabo focuses on providing accessible research and analysis contributing policy solutions to promote SADC regional integration and sustainable development in Africa. He also represents PESA in Policy Dialogues across SADC. A champion of PESA’s vision, Thabo has co-authored a number of publications and his expertise is focused on Minerals and Energy and the Kingdom of eSwatini. He has an insightful understanding of political economy and regional integration.

Climate Change and Adaptation in SADC
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Trade and Regional Integration in SADC
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Youth Unemployment and Empowerment in SADC
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Public Debt and Government Finances in SADC
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Political Conflict and Development in SADC
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Thabo has also published some work in peer-reviewed journals. See some of his most recent works below:
- Sacolo, T., Mohammed, M. & Dlamini, T. 2018. ‘Evolution of Trade in eSwatini from 1968 to 2015: A Developmental Perspective’, African Review of Economics and Finance, Vol. 10, Issue 2. Available At: https://www.ajol.info/.
- Sacolo, T. & Magongo, T. 2018. ‘The Economic Costs of Electrical Power Outages in eSwatini’, African Review of Economics and Finance, Vol. 10, Issue 2. Available At: https://www.ajol.info/.
- Sacolo, T. & Zikalala, M. 2018. ‘Quantifying the Size and Trends of the Shadow Economy in the Kingdom of eSwatini’, African Review of Economics and Finance, Vol. 10, Issue 2. Available At: https://www.ajol.info/.
- Sacolo, T. & Adiboye, B. 2017. ‘Are Long-Held Beliefs and Taboos on Recycled Water Reducing in Southern Africa?’, Wate Policy, Vol. 19, Issue 6. Available At: https://doi.org/.
- Sacolo, T., Kalaba, M. & Kirsten, J. 2016. ‘Non-Tariff Measures Affecting Agricultural Trade in SADC’, Agrekon, Vol. 55, Issue 4. Available At: https://doi.org/.