The Wits Business School, in partnership with the World Bank, invites you to a panel discussion to unpack the latest South Africa Economic Update report.

In reviewing the report, the panel will focus on the following:

• South Africa is diverging in productivity from its peers and global technological and knowledge leaders.
• South Africa’s untapped innovation potential could help to create jobs and reduce poverty through the commercialisation of better goods and services.
• Improved business climate for startups, skilled immigration, trade facilitation and competition in ICT could help South Africa harness its large innovation potential.

Our Panellists:  

• Mr Gabriel Goddard: Co-author and World Bank Lead Economist
• Ms Matsi Modise: Managing Director of SiMODiSA
• Mr Petrus Letaba: Senior Specialist - STI Measurements and Evaluation National. Advisory Council on Innovation, Department of Science and Technology
• Mr Nhlanhla Nene: Interim Director and Head of School, Wits Business School

We look forward to hosting you.