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SUMMARY:Insights into the Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) by Cas Coovadia
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to join Cas Coovadia\, National Business Initiative’s (NBI) Chairperson and Business Unity South Africa’s (BUSA) CEO\, on Thursday the 12th of November at 10:00 to learn about and get insight into the Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) that has been put forward by Business for South Africa (B4SA); within the context of the announcement by President Ramaphosa of the South African Recovery and Reconstruction Plan. \nCas will give an overview on how the plan intends to save existing jobs and accelerate creation of new jobs\, including economic growth\, country competitiveness and a sustainable effective state. \nHe will also focus on the role of business\, and how\, together with leaders of Government\, organised communities and labour will harmonise and fast-track the implementation of the common areas of intervention of the ERP and the Jobs Summit in 2018\, leading to an accelerated and inclusive economic recovery in South Africa. \nThe dialogue will be hosted by Joanne Yawitch\, NBI CEO. \n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Water security is no longer a future concern\, it is already affecting communities\, businesses\, cities\, economies and ecosystems. As pressure on water systems grows\, organisations need credible and practical ways to respond beyond their own operations. This is where water stewardship becomes critical     \n\n\n\n        \n        Join the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\, for a thought leadership webinar exploring the newly launched AWS Standard Version 3.0 the global benchmark for credible water stewardship.     \n\n        \n                    \n                    \n\n        \n                \n        \n    \n    \n        \n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Building on the NBI’s early 2025 Thought Leadership Session\, which introduced the AWS Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition Guide\, this session will explore how the AWS Standard Version 3.0 can help organisations move from ambition to practical action\, strengthening water management and supporting lasting impact for people\, nature and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Participants will gain insights into: \n\nThe revised AWS Standard Version 3.0\nHow water stewardship can support utilities\, cities\, industries and other organisations\nSouth Africa’s water security challenges\nPractical examples of collective action and implementation\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speakers            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nGarth Barnes: Programme Manager: Environment & Society\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nFaith Lawrence (PhD): Head of Strategic Partnerships & Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nTyler Farrow: Standards Manager\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nHelen Seyler: Technical Consulting Director\, ERM\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Event Details:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nDate: Thursday\, 09 July 2026\nTime: 15h00 – 16h30 (SAST)\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        Join us to explore how the AWS Standard 3.0 can help organisations respond to today’s water challenges and create lasting positive impact for people\, nature\, and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                Click Here to RSVP
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/insights-into-the-economic-recovery-plan-erp-by-cas-coovadia/
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