Vuyiswa Mkhabela is an Economist in the Research and Information Unit at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). With experience spanning economic consulting and development finance, her work focuses on industrial policy, structural transformation, sustainable industrial development, and value chain analysis. She contributes to strategic research that informs policy and investment decision-making and has worked on initiatives related to industrial competitiveness, trade, investment, and regional development. Her interests include industrial strategy, state capability, and the role of industrial policy in supporting inclusive and sustainable economic development.