Is a social compact key to saving South Africa’s economy?
This seminar will explore the relevance of social compact policies in light of the urgent need for economic growth.
COVID-19 has disrupted South Africa’s economy, adding further pressure to a country that has, since 2014, seen a decline in average incomes. President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet have been lambasted for their lack of leadership in unlocking growth. Business and civil society often call for a social compact as a prerequisite for economic growth, but the African National Congress seems to be moving away from the key policies that could make an inclusive approach possible.
Drawing on ISS’ work that models improvement in the use of evidence-based economic policies, this seminar will examine the notion of a social compact and whether it can unlock growth in South Africa.
This event is co-hosted by the ISS and News24.
Chair: Ottilia Anna Maunganidze, Head of Special Projects, ISS
Speakers:
Jakkie Cilliers, Chairperson of the ISS Board of Trustees and Head of African Futures & Innovation, ISS
Moeletsi Mbeki, Deputy Chairman, South African Institute of International Affairs
Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya, Director, Project Management, Mistra, South Africa
