Team SA in Davos.

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The World Economic Forum is an independent international organisation committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Team South Africa (Team SA) first participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos (WEF Davos) in 2009.

This year, a South African delegation comprising of government and corporate leaders will travel to Switzerland to participate and add the country’s voice to discussions about global issues. South Africa will leverage the platform to showcase its progress in implementing the economic reconstruction and recovery plan; promote the country’s economic reforms; and advance important public-private partnerships to support the country’s development objectives. It will also position the country as a competitive business destination.
25 May 2022 4AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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