NOW Ep88: G20 South Africa | Global goals, local priorities

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In our latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, CEO of Investec SA Cumesh Moodliar and Business Unity South Africa CEO Cas Coovadia explore how South Africa’s G20 presidency can boost investor confidence and unlock opportunities for Africa. Discover how SA is positioning itself as a gateway to growth and innovation on the global stage.

Podcast key moments:

00:00 – Introduction
01:43 - How will South Africa’s G20 presidency influence the country's economic trajectory?
02:59 – What focus areas should South Africa prioritise during its presidency?
05:11 – What is the B20 and what does it aim to achieve?
06:47 – What are the B20 priorities
09:00 – Are there specific recommendations from Brazil that will need to be taken forward?
10:37 – What macroeconomic issues should be top of the agenda at the G20 meetings?
11:46 – How will the themes of Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability address development priorities?
13:41 – A multi-dimensional approach to measuring growth
15:03 – Can Africa position itself as a trade partner and offshoring destination?
17:04 – G20 public-private partnerships opportunities

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Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.
Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:43 How will South Africa’s G20 presidency influence the country's economic trajectory?
  • 02:59 What focus areas should South Africa prioritise during its presidency?
  • 05:11 What is the B20 and what does it aim to achieve?
  • 06:47 What are the B20 priorities
  • 09:00 Are there specific recommendations from Brazil that will need to be taken forward?
  • 10:37 What macroeconomic issues should be top of the agenda at the G20 meetings?
  • 11:46 How will the themes of Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability address development priorities?
  • 13:41 A multi-dimensional approach to measuring growth
  • 15:03 Can Africa position itself as a trade partner and offshoring destination?
  • 17:04 G20 public-private partnerships opportunities
10 Dec 2024 English South Africa Business · Investing

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