ISS Seminar, Pretoria: South Africa`s Economic Development Challenges

Date: 2012-04-05

Venue: , ISS conference room, Block C, Brooklyn Court, 361 Veale Street, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria, Parking in Brooklyn mall and Absa Court for a fee

RSVP:
Helen Chanda
Tel: (012) 346 9500
Email: [email protected]

South Africa is facing complex economic challenges, with increasing pressure on creating jobs, providing better industrial policies, improving the quality of education and providing clear direction in the management of labour relations. In addition, the global economy is changing rapidly, with many African countries surpassing South Africa in terms of growth and investment opportunities. How can South Africa meet its challenges and continue to stay competitive? Can it still claim to be the ‘Gateway to Africa’ – one of the reasons for its inclusion in structures such as the BRICS?

Speakers:

• Bobby Godsell, former CEO of Anglogold Ashanti, Chairperson of Business Leadership South Africa and member of the National Planning Commission.

• Peter Draper: senior research fellow, South African Institute for International Affairs, specializing in global economic governance, regional economic integration and trade and investment policies.

Chair:

• Jakkie Cilliers, executive director, Institute for Security Studies.

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