Distribution Of Developmental Funds Crucial For Equitable Progress | Cape Town Conversation 2023

Cape Town Conversation 2023 | Breakfast Roundtable | Catalysing Progress: Private Sector to Power the SDGs || This panel highlights the pivotal role that the private sector plays in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), serving as a significant source of investment and innovation, driving economic growth and sustainability initiatives. Businesses align their practices with SDGs through strategic policy interventions, addressing environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance. However, private sector engagement necessitates adopting responsible and inclusive business models and fostering sustainable development partnerships among businesses, governments, communities, NGOs, and international organisations for meaningful SDG impact. Given that all the countries in the world are lagging on the Agenda 2030, the distribution of developmental funds within and across regions will be crucial for equitable progress in the longer horizon.

Speakers:
Tito Mboweni, Former Finance Minister, South Africa
Richard Stewart, Chief Regional Officer for Africa, Sibanye Stillwater
Lucy Corkin, Business Strategist, RMB, FirstRand
Bridgette Motsepe, Founder, Executive Chairperson, and CEO of Mmakau Mining (Pty) Ltd.
Nonhlanhla Mjoli-Mncube, Lead Independent Dirctor on the Board, Absa Group Ltd

Moderator:
Ashok Malik, Partner and Chair of the India Practice, The Asia Group

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