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Following Economics degrees at Stellenbosch University and a stint at the Small Business Development Corporation, Nigel spent five years in London doing research in development economics, and completing a Masters degree at the University of London. On returning to South Africa, he worked for a number of years as the sector economist at Wesgro, before moving to the Department of Economic Development as the director for sector development. He was instrumental in the establishment of a wide range of not-for-profit industry bodies, as well as developing a comprehensive programme of support for these entities. Following six years in this role, he has been made responsible for a new Strategic Competitiveness Unit responsible for technology and innovation issues amongst other matters.
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