This conference addresses new ways to think about South Africa in the regional and global economy, possibilities for industrial policy, innovation in social programs, and shifts in economic structure. South Africa’s economic growth has slowed in recent years against a troubling background of deep structural inequalities that have persisted in the 20 years since democratization.

The meeting addresses the question of how to construct a model of transformation that can secure the participation of all actors, including those that still feel marginalized or disenfranchised, while getting the country back on the path to economic growth and stability. We build upon innovative internal debates in South Africa and hope to extend some of these debates with policy analysis and comparative insights.

Participants Include:

• Marianne Ulriksen, University of Johannesburg
• Ralph Mathegka, Clearcontent Research and Consulting
• Gavin Hartford, Stakeholders Solutions
• Antoinette Handley, University of Toronto
• Mcebisi Ndletyana, MISTRA
• Steve Friedman, University of Johannesburg
• Peter Leon, Webber Wentzel
• Fuad Cassim, National Treasury