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September 2022
The importance of partnerships to solve pressing climate and Just Transition related challenges in Africa: Exploring case studies of partnerships and investment opportunities emerging from Just Transition plans and projects in each participating country
“I deeply believe that COP27 is an opportunity to showcase unity against an existential threat that we can only overcome through concerted action and effective implementation.” ~ President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Egypt Climate change is one of the greatest threats to our global economy but tackling it is also one of the world’s biggest economic opportunities. Climate threats are amplified on the African continent, where the transition risk and physical impacts are further exacerbated by high levels of social and…
Find out more »Green Finance Taxonomy Expansion Webinar Series: Developing and Applying the GFT
In April 2022, the South African National Treasury launched the Green Finance Taxonomy (GFT) version 1 for South Africa, which serves as a catalogue that defines a minimum set of assets, projects and sectors as eligible to be defined as "green" or environmentally friendly. The Taxonomy also includes the listing of standards that define economic activities as green, based on conformance to specific criteria. The Taxonomy’s development has been overseen by a Taxonomy Working Group, a multi-representative group drawing from…
Find out more »October 2022
Towards Unprecedented Changes in South Africa’s Power Sector
As the energy transition to net zero by 2050 commences in South Africa’s power sector, it is fundamental that we explore how the finance sector can facilitate and scale this important process. Central to this approach is how key financial actors and institutions will finance and manage the new renewable energy market. Financing the expansion of renewable energy will require investment at all levels of the economy, and a range of market participants including commercial and industrial actors and Independent…
Find out more »Implementing Demand-Led Skilling through Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges
The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Absa are collaborating to demonstrate a model of vocational skills development aligned to skills demand in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The model aims to respond to the urgent need to address youth unemployment and enable economic inclusion by working on both the demand and supply side, unlocking demand for skills in SMEs and supporting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges to respond to and serve such demand. Through this intervention, the…
Find out more »November 2022
Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Business Without Borders
Regional integration is often seen as an important mechanism for driving economic growth and development in the South African Development Community (SADC) region. However, within regional supply and trade value chains, women, youth and the LGBTIQIA+ community are the most vulnerable to barriers due to factors such as the gap in trade financing, gender disparities, institutional and systemic violence and a lack of capacity and advocacy. In response, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) stresses the importance of regional…
Find out more »February 2023
NBI Member and Business Briefing: Unpacking the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (Jet IP)
South Africa has committed to shifting from one of the most carbon-intensive economies in the world to a leading net- zero, resilient economy. However, for this to happen, the country needs to rapidly transition its energy outlook. At the United Nations main climate change conference (COP27) on 7 November 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the new Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET IP). The JET IP is the first of its kind, detailing how South Africa proposes to use the…
Find out more »CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: “Yesterday’s Lessons, Today’s Leadership, and Tomorrow’s Impact”
CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: “Yesterday’s Lessons, Today’s Leadership, and Tomorrow’s Impact” South Africa is grappling with several critical issues such as inequality, stagnant economic growth and the increasing cost of living, with the impacts of these challenges severely affecting marginalised communities. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated these issues, resulting in a greater divide across society. The Public and Private sectors have an important role to play in addressing these substantial issues through strong, cohesive and collaborative leadership. The National Business…
Find out more »Notification: Postponement of Event – Thought Leadership Dialogue: Partnering Against Money Laundering and Corruption in South Africa and the Subregion
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, we have taken the decision to postpone the Thought Leadership Dialogue: Partnering Against Money Laundering and Corruption in South Africa and the Subregion event. The event will now take place on the 21st of February 2023. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. “Corruption is a complex barrier to development in Africa. The scale and ease with which illicit assets flow in and out of the region pose a significant threat to stability. An…
Find out more »March 2023
POSTPONED: CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: ‘Boardroom Dancing’ – Catalysing a Transformative Narrative for Corporate Leadership
PLEASE NOTE Due to unforeseen circumstances, this dialogue is being postponed. A new date will be communicated in due course. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to join us for our upcoming CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: ‘Boardroom Dancing’ – Catalysing a Transformative Narrative for Corporate Leadership, on Thursday, the 23rd of March 2023. In this important dialogue we will be engaging with Nolitha Fakude: Chair of Anglo American’s Management Board…
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