Join us at the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, for the first in a series of G20 events in 2025. The purpose is to deepen understanding of the G20, its importance, and its potential to address the themes of solidarity, inequality, and sustainability. With a keynote address followed by panel discussions with experts, we will foster cross-sectoral dialogue to develop actionable strategies for leveraging the presidency to create meaningful impact.

 As the only African member of the G20, and with the African Union joining for the first time, South Africa must amplify the voices of developing nations and help to address pressing global challenges such as inequality, climate change, and economic disparities. This is a historic opportunity for South Africa to demonstrate leadership on the global stage and foster collaboration to address the critical issues of inequality and sustainability. In working together across sectors and elevating the voices of all stakeholders, this event will serve as a catalyst for inclusive and impactful engagement with the G20 platform.

 Private sector, public institutions, civil society, philanthropy, and think tanks—must engage in shaping the G20’s priorities and outcomes. Together, we can ensure that global governance systems work to reduce inequality and advance sustainable development for all.

Agenda

8.30—9.00 Registration, tea and coffee 

9.00 Programme Overview

Dr Solange Rosa, Director: Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, GSB UCT 

9.05 Welcome and Opening Remarks

Introduction to the event's goals and the significance of the G20 presidency for South Africa

Prof Jeff Murugan, acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation, University of Cape Town 

9.15 Session 1 - Multi-Sectoral Collaboration: Voices from the Global South

Chair: Luvuyo Rani, CEO, Africa Forward 

• B20: Addressing inequality and sustainability: The role of the private sector 

Speaker: Anthony Costa, B20 Secretariat 

• W20: Using the G20 to shape global policies

Speaker: Sibulele Poswayo, Co-chair of the W20

• F20: Philanthropy’s perspectives on the G20

Speaker: Louise Driver, Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa

10.15 Keynote Address: The G20, its History, its Role in Global Governance and the South African G20 presidency 

Speaker: Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, G20 SA Sous-Sherpa and Deputy Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)

11.00—11.30 Tea, coffee and snacks

11.30 Session 2 - Tacking Inequality and Sustainability: Priorities for South Africa’s Presidency

Chair: Nishendra Moodley, CEO Economic Development Partnership

• G20 for Impact – Perspectives from the Brazilian presidency

Speaker: Marcel Fukayama, G20 For Impact 

• The role of social innovators and entrepreneurs 

Speaker: Luvuyo Rani, CEO, Africa Forward

• Mainstreaming Impact Investing

Speaker: Mandy Jayakody, Impact Investing South Africa

• Just and sustainable urban transitions in Africa 

Speaker: Anton Cartwright, African Centre for Cities TBC

12:30 Closing Remarks 

Professor Kosheek Sewchurran, Graduate School of Business, UCT 

Next steps for continued collaboration.

ENDS AT 1.00PM

THis is a hybrid event (in-person and on-line) If joining us on line, your link will be sent to you.

ZOOM LINK  - for online viewing

https://uctgsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FqecLzOBROCXDmt4xmk5Bw