Colin Coleman for PS On Point

 [View this message in a web browser]( | [Forward to a friend]( [PS On Point]( PS On Point Weekly Newsletter Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa was struggling to shake off the toxic legacy of Jacob Zuma's presidency. Now, writes Colin Coleman, a former CEO for Goldman Sachs in Sub-Saharan Africa and a senior fellow and lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, the need for a comprehensive strategy to restore growth, create jobs, and broaden socioeconomic inclusion is more urgent than ever. [Read more](. LONG READ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 [Making South Africa Whole]( Making South Africa Whole By Colin Coleman Although COVID-19 has left the South African economy in dire straits, there is plenty that the government could do to manage the emergency and restore prospects for long-term growth. In fact, by focusing squarely on the fiscal trade-offs, the country's most pressing needs could be addressed with current resources. [Read More]( [Register now to attend our virtual sustainability event on September 16 and 17: project-syndicate.org/event/the-green-recovery]( THE BIG PICTURE The Big Picture brings together 4-5 Project Syndicate commentaries on topics in the news - and on the deeper issues driving the news. [Farewell, Big City?]( Farewell, Big City? Since the Industrial Revolution, major urban hubs have powered the global economy by serving as magnets for talent and capital. But as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc and millions discover the benefits of remote working, are the megacities of the pre-pandemic era approaching their expiration date? [Read More]( SAY MORE [Say More: Bertrand Badre]( An Interview with Bertrand Badré Bertrand Badré – a former World Bank managing director and the CEO of Blue like an Orange Sustainable Capital – argues that capitalism should be reformed not replaced, bets on the EU recovery fund, and rates the World Bank’s COVID-19 response. [Read More]( PREVIOUSLY IN PS ON POINT [The Post-Pandemic Economy’s Barriers to Growth]( The Post-Pandemic Economy’s Barriers to Growth By Dambisa Moyo The COVID-19 pandemic could not have come at a worse time for the global economy. If history is any guide, the current period of deglobalization, public indebtedness, weakening growth, and the expanding economic role of governments does not bode well for sustainable GDP growth. [Read More]( This newsletter is a service of [Project Syndicate](. [Change your newsletter preferences](. Follow us on [Facebook]( [Twitter]( and [YouTube](. © Project Syndicate, all rights reserved. [Unsubscribe from all newsletters](.